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  • Solar PV cost controls comprehensive review (Phase 2A)

    What generation tariffs should be applied to solar PV installations with an eligibility date on or after 1 July 2012.

    • 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

  • Government response to parliamentary scrutiny of the draft national policy statement for waste water

    The draft Waste Water NPS was laid before Parliament for scrutiny on 16 November 2010.

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

  • National policy statement for waste water

    A framework document for planning decisions on nationally significant waste water infrastructure.

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

  • The Water Act 2003: withdrawal of compensation on the grounds of Serious Damage

    The current system for managing water abstractions was introduced in the 1960s and was linked to the use or ownership of land but was not designed to protect the environment.

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

  • National policy statement for waste water: a framework document for planning decisions February 2012

    This document contains the following information: National policy statement for waste water: a framework document for planning decisions on nationally significant waste water infrastructure.

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

  • Developing better energy efficiency

    Energy efficiency is at the heart of the government’s approach to tackling dangerous climate change and ensuring safe, secure and affordable…

    • 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

  • Government’s response to Sir Michael Pitt's review of the summer 2007 floods: final progress report 2012

    This is the final progress report of implementation of the recommendations made by Sir Michael Pitt.

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

  • Driving export growth in the farming, food and drink sector

    To maximise the opportunity for growth through overseas trade and remove barriers, government and industry have developed an Exports Action Plan.

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

  • Flood & water management act 2010: Progress report on implementation

    How Defra is progressing on its implementation of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

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

  • UK climate change risk assessment: Government report 2012

    It sets out the main priorities for adaptation in the UK under 5 key themes identified in the CCRA 2012 Evidence Report.

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

  • Bioenergy Capital Grant Scheme: projects supported in rounds 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6

    Projects supported by rounds 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Bioenergy Capital Grant Scheme.

    • 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

  • European Marine and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)

    This consultation sought views on proposals on the European Commission’s proposals for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. The European…

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

  • Comprehensive review phase 1 - tariffs for solar PV: government response to question 1 of feed-in tariffs scheme

    This document set out proposals for responding to developments in the solar PV sector, particularly a substantial increase in deployment prompted…

    • 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

  • Modifications to the standard conditions of electricity supply licences (number 1 of 2012)

    Draft licence modifications laid before Parliament under section 42(3) of the Energy Act 2008; draft to lie for forty days pursuant to section…

    • 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

  • 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

  • Proposed Legislative Reform Order to amend the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

    The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) governs the veterinary profession through its Council and system of committees.

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

  • Draft Statutory Instruments: The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Regulations 2012

    Draft Statutory Instruments: The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Allocation of Allowances for Payment) Regulations (2012)

    • 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

  • Planning for sustainable growth in the English aquaculture industry

    We are seeking your views on the potential growth in the aquaculture industry in England. The consultation has been prepared by representatives…

    • 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

  • Adaptation reporting power: final summary

    An evaluation of the risk assessment of adaptation reports under the adaptation reporting power.

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