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Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI, SPA and Ramsar site
On 2 November 2017 Natural England notified additional land as part of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognising the land’s importance for overwintering waterbirds and other interest features of the SSSI. It is proposed that the boundaries of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries (Mid Essex Coast Phase 3) Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site are also extended to include the same areas of land. Natural England is therefore running two... MoreClosed 2 March 2018 -
Call for Evidence - Domestic Burning of House Coal, Smokeless Coal, Manufactured Solid Fuel and Wet Wood
Defra is seeking information on the use of solid fuels such as house coal, manufactured solid fuel and wood for domestic heating, and the impact that changes to the availability of these fuels would have on consumers and businesses. The Government’s long term strategy is to see households move away from these polluting fuels towards cleaner technologies. This call for evidence is a series of questions which will help Government consider what steps should be taken as we transition... MoreClosed 27 February 2018 -
Open access restriction at Quarry Bottom (case number 2008020070)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the... MoreClosed 23 February 2018 -
Wildlife Licence Charges
Natural England is inviting views about the way we fund the wildlife licence service in the future. We want to ensure this service offers value for money for licence applicants and the taxpayer and achieves good outcomes for wildlife. You need a wildlife licence from Natural England if you plan to disturb or remove wildlife or damage habitats. Natural England undertakes its licensing work in agreement with Defra. Natural England proposes to introduce charges for the statutory... MoreClosed 5 February 2018 -
Consultation on a revision to marine licensing application fees
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in England and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) invite views on proposals to revise the fee structure and fee rates for marine licence applications as operated by the Marine Management Organisation on behalf of the Secretary of State. We are consulting on the introduction of an online self-service portal for Band 1 marine licence applications along with a fixed fee rate for this type of application. Also on proposals to... MoreClosed 2 February 2018 -
Consultation on the draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill
This consultation seeks views on the draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill . The Bill reflects the principle of animal sentience in domestic law and increases the maximum sentences for animal cruelty tenfold, from six months to five years in England and Wales. This draft Bill will embed the principle that animals are sentient beings, capable of feeling pain and pleasure. It contains an obligation, directed towards government, to pay regard to the welfare... MoreClosed 31 January 2018 -
Implementing EU Directive 2015/1787 on the safety and quality of Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water for Human Consumption
Commission Directive (EU) 2015/1787 (the Directive) amending Annexes II and III to Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption alters the monitoring requirements for spring water and bottled drinking water and makes changes to the methods of analysis to be used in monitoring. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is intending to implement the Directive by adjusting domestic legislation to take account of the changes the Directive... MoreClosed 18 January 2018 -
West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking views on draft proposals for potential management of commercial fishing in the part of West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) inshore of 12 nautical miles. Three management options are being considered and the MMO would like feedback from all interested parties on the proposed management measures. The MMO would like any information you feel could be relevant to inform our decision for management at this site. In particular we... MoreClosed 12 January 2018 -
Proposals to amend the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (England) Regulations 2010 and the Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Wales) Regulations 2008
Seeking views on updating the rules for the prevention, control and eradication of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs). We want to know what you think about amending the English and Welsh regulations on Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs), a family of diseases that include BSE in cattle and scrapie in sheep and goats. The changes would: bring UK law regarding controls on feeding animal protein and handling of Specified Risk Material into line with... MoreClosed 10 January 2018 -
Banning UK sales of ivory
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is seeking views on banning UK sales of elephant ivory, and seeking evidence on the effect this change will have. This consultation applies to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, however we welcome responses from organisations and people based outside of the UK. It includes the consultation document and the impact assessment which can be found at the bottom of this page. Before responding to the questions set out in... MoreClosed 29 December 2017 -
Consultation on developing a National Policy Statement for Water Resources and proposals to amend the definition of nationally significant water infrastructure in the Planning Act 2008
By the 2050s England is expected to face a water deficit of 8-22% of total water demand. Demand for water will increase due to population and economic growth, whilst the impacts of climate change and drought are likely to reduce the reliability of rainfall. We need to take action now to ensure we can meet our future water needs in an affordable way. Government is clear we must take ambitious action to reduce demand for water by being more water efficient. At the same time, new water... MoreClosed 22 December 2017 -
Open access restriction at Titchwell Nature Reserve (case number 2007040001)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the... MoreClosed 18 December 2017 -
Open access restrictions at The Downs (case numbers: 2006110003 & 2006100112)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to... MoreClosed 15 December 2017 -
Consultation on the proposed amendments to the 2013 WEEE Regulations
The (WEEE) Directive requires an extension of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment scope to bring all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) under the requirements of the Directive, unless explicitly exempt (‘open scope’). There is also a requirement to categorise and report EEE and WEEE in six revised categories. The 2013 WEEE Regulations transposed the requirements of the WEEE Directive into national law. This extension will see a small amount of new EEE coming... MoreClosed 8 December 2017 -
Wildfowling Guidance Review
Natural England is seeking views on proposed changes to the assessment and consenting process for wildfowling on designated sites in England. The proposed changes aim to make the process of wildfowling consents more straightforward, transparent and reflective of the impact and nature of wildfowling. A large proportion of wildfowling in England takes place on designated sites, which are either notified solely as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or are also either a Special... MoreClosed 1 December 2017 -
Consultation on WEEE Compliance Fee Methodology 2017
Evaluation of proposals The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 establish a system in which producers of equipment are required to finance the cost of collection, treatment, recovery and recycling of WEEE arising from private households. The regulations establish a system of annual collection targets that are imposed on Producer Compliance Schemes (PCSs). The Secretary of State has discretionary powers to approve a compliance fee methodology as an... MoreClosed 1 December 2017 -
Introducing civil penalties for infringements of the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulation
Defra is consulting on the introduction of civil penalties in England, Scotland and the marine areas. These measures are being considered to address concerns about whether the current penalty system provides sufficient deterrence against non-compliance. This is a public consultation and it is open to anyone with an interest to provide comments. It should be of particular interest to those operating in the sectors of refrigeration, air-conditioning, insulation foams, electrical switchgear... MoreClosed 24 November 2017 -
Consultation on the proposed Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017
This consultation seeks views on the government’s proposed approach to implementing the requirements of EU Regulation 2017/852 on Mercury, which will be contained within the Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017. The European Parliament and Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/852 on Mercury on the 17 May 2017. This filled gaps in existing EU mercury legislation with the aim of enabling the EU and its Member States to ratify the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The EU... MoreClosed 21 November 2017 -
Call for evidence on voluntary and economic incentives to reduce littering of drinks containers and promote recycling
As part of the Government’s commitment to deliver its Litter Strategy for England[1], Defra has established the Voluntary and Economic Incentives Working Group. This independent group is tasked with examining specific voluntary and/or regulatory interventions that can reduce the incidence of commonly littered items and improve recycling and reuse of packaging. The group will undertake a series of investigations into different types of products and/or packaging that are commonly... MoreClosed 20 November 2017 -
Open access restriction at Barkers Crags, Live Moor and Snotterdale (case number 2007010118)
The North York Moors National Park is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the... MoreClosed 14 November 2017 -
Open access restriction at Raisdale Moor (case number 2007040061)
The North York Moors National Park is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the... MoreClosed 14 November 2017 -
Open access restriction at Preston Beach (Overcombe) case number 2012056403
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the... MoreClosed 3 November 2017 -
Open access restriction at Holme Dunes Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT) (case number 2007080088)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the... MoreClosed 3 November 2017 -
Proposed changes to fees for statutory plant health services provided by the Animal and Plant Health Agency in England and Wales
We are seeking views on proposed changes to the charging structure and fees for the following plant health services provided by the Animal and Plant Health Agency in England and Wales: Inspection of imported plants and plant material and sampling and testing of potatoes imported from Egypt and the Lebanon; Seed potato certification; Plant passporting; Export certification; Plant health licensing and Certification of fruit propagating... MoreClosed 31 October 2017 -
Open access restriction at Weymouth Beach and Promenade (case number 2012056430)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the... MoreClosed 31 October 2017 -
Open access restriction at South Falstone (case number 2017088493)
The Forestry Commission is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply... MoreClosed 24 October 2017 -
Open access restriction at Harwood Village (case number 2017088499)
The Forestry Commission is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply... MoreClosed 24 October 2017 -
Updates to the public and private drinking water regulations 2017
We are seeking views on proposed amendments to the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 (‘public regulations’) and the Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (‘private regulations’); known jointly as the drinking water regulations. The changes will only apply to England. The current regulations ('the 2016 Regulations') transpose the requirements of Council Directive 1998/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption (known as the ‘Drinking Water... MoreClosed 24 October 2017 -
Code of Practice for the welfare of meat chickens and meat breeding chickens
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on a new statutory Code of Practice for the Welfare of Meat Chickens and Meat Breeding Chickens, for England . The purpose of the existing statutory code is to provide owners and keepers of meat chickens and meat breeding chickens with guidance on how to comply with relevant welfare legislation. The existing code has not been updated since it was published in 2002. It does not reflect the additional rules relating to the welfare of... MoreClosed 6 October 2017 -
Open access restriction at Titchwell Nature Reserve (case number 2007040001)
Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the... MoreClosed 3 October 2017
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