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  • Amending the powers of local authorities regarding presentation of waste for collection

    This consultation sought views on proposed amendments to Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, which sets out the penalties which local authorities may apply to householders who present their waste incorrectly.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Amendment to the UK Plan for Shipments of Waste to allow the export of dredged sediments from the River Tyne for disposal

    Defra consulted on a proposed amendment to the UK Plan for Shipments of Waste ("the UK Plan") to allow the export of contaminated sediments from the River Tyne for disposal.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Overall illustrative timeline for Plutonium management in the UK

    Chart showing the timeline for Plutonium management in the UK.

    • From: Closed organisation: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Implementation of the Nitrates Directive in England 2013-2016

    The Nitrates Directive is intended to reduce water pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Recovery and recycling targets for packaging waste for 2013-2017

    Recovery and recycling targets for packaging waste for 2013-2017

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Interim government response to Dr Mike Weightman’s final report on Fukushima, Dec 2011

    Interim Government response to Dr Mike Weightman’s final report on Fukushima (Dec 2011)

    • From: Closed organisation: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Responsibility deal between the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments and the direct marketing sector

    Poorly targeted advertising mail is irritating to householders, is a waste of businesses’ money and is environmentally unsustainable.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Security for construction phase of nuclear power stations: Impact assessments (final)

    Outlines policy options, including alternatives to regulation, for dealing with issue of security for new nuclear power stations.

    • From: Closed organisation: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Letter from Dr Mike Weightman to Secretary of State, 30 September 2011

    The letter the Chief Nuclear Inspector sent to Chris Huhne alongside his final report on Fukushima.

    • From: Closed organisation: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nuclear liabilities management strategy

    The Ministry of Defence's high level approach for managing the nuclear liabilities.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Draft national policy statement for hazardous waste

    This document contains the following information: Draft national policy statement for hazardous waste.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Assessing radioactive waste disposal sites

    This consultation sought views on how potential sites for geological disposal of higher activity waste will be identified and assessed during…

    • From: Closed organisation: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Habitats Regulations Assessment of the revised draft Nuclear National Policy Statement

    Reports the revised Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment) and takes into account the changes to the draft Nuclear…

    • From: Closed organisation: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Responsibility deal between Government and the waste and resource management sector

    The objective of this deal is to build on this progress and improve further the management of waste as a resource in the economy.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government response to Dr Mike Weightman’s interim report on Fukushima

    The letter sets out in more detail the Government’s plans to take forward work in the areas identified by the report as having actions of direct…

    • From: Closed organisation: Department of Energy & Climate Change
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Waste wood as a biomass fuel

    The purpose of this report is to provide market information to progress the development of wood waste as an energy source.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Advisory committee on packaging annual report 2010/11

    The Committee's new remit is to advise on optimising packaging, monitor existing regulations and advise on data from across the supply chain.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Collaborative waste, resources and sustainable consumption evidence programme

    This document details the programme on evidence-based policy-making on waste, resource management and sustainable consumption in England and Wales.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Anaerobic digestion strategy and action plan

    A commitment to increasing energy from waste through anaerobic digestion.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government review of waste policy in England 2011

    This document contains actions and commitments which together set a clear direction towards a zero waste economy.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government