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An approach to waste management issues likely to face the Scottish Government following exit from the Euratom Treaty.
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2018. We also want your views on two proposals for managing this year’s fee.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The current CoRWM view on why geological disposal is the best option for disposal of higher activity radioactive waste.
CoRWM's current position on retrievability considerations for geological disposal of radioactive waste
An updated framework for the long term management of higher activity radioactive waste.
This strategy sets out how we will preserve material resources by minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency and moving towards a circular economy in England.
Seeking views on the updated guidance for householders and new guidance for local authorities on meeting and enforcing the duty of care for waste.
This paper outlines Credible Options for a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) engagement strategy across the NDA Group, considering the current environment around skills and wider issues.
We are asking for evidence to inform our review of serious and organised crime in the waste sector.
The current position of CoRWM on safety concerns regarding a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF).
The current position of CoRWM on the safety, security and environmental protection aspects of the transport of radioactive materials.
The current position of CoRWM on selecting a site based on the ‘best geology’ for a geological disposal facility.
The current position of CoRWM on the indefinite storage of radioactive waste.
Budget 2018 announced that the government will introduce a world-leading new tax on produced or imported plastic packaging. Subject to consultation, this will apply to all plastic packaging that doesn’t include at least 30% …
We're consulting on how to transpose the emergency preparedness elements of the Basic Safety Standards Directive 2013 (BSSD 2013).
We're seeking views on proposals to amend the regulatory framework that applies to nuclear sites in the final stages of decommissioning and clean-up.
Seeking views on new packaging recycling business targets for paper, steel, aluminium and wood for 2018 to 2020.
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2016. We also want your views on two proposals for managing this year’s fee.
This strategy explains how the government will work with groups and businesses to reduce litter.
Information from the smart waste tracking digital challenge (under the GovTech Catalyst) event held on 29 June 2018.
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