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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... MoreOpened 26 October 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... MoreOpened 23 October 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... MoreOpened 20 October 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... MoreOpened 19 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... MoreOpened 18 October 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... MoreOpened 18 October 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... MoreOpened 10 October 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... MoreOpened 10 October 2017 -
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... MoreOpened 6 October 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... MoreOpened 4 October 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... MoreOpened 2 October 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... MoreOpened 2 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... MoreOpened 26 September 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... MoreOpened 26 September 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... MoreOpened 12 September 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... MoreOpened 6 September 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... MoreOpened 5 September 2017 -
Aarhus National Implementation Report 2017
The UK is a Party to the Aarhus Convention, a UNECE treaty which provides for access to information, public participation in decision making and access to justice in environmental matters. MoreOpened 15 August 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... MoreOpened 11 August 2017 -
Mandatory Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) recording in slaughterhouses
The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on a proposal for mandatory CCTV recording in slaughterhouses for animal welfare purposes, in line with the Government's manifesto commitment. The objective of the proposal is to improve animal welfare in slaughterhouses and provide assurance that there is effective monitoring and verification of animal welfare standards in slaughterhouses. The proposal relates to the mandatory installation of CCTV equipment in all areas of approved... MoreOpened 11 August 2017 -
Open access restriction at Holme Bird Observatory (case number 2005040189)
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... MoreOpened 7 August 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... MoreOpened 7 August 2017 -
Water supply and sewerage licensing: updating security and emergency measures directions
Under section 208 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (“WIA 91”) , Defra’s Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers can issue general or specific directions to water and sewerage undertakers (undertakers) and to water supply and/or sewerage licensees (licensees) in the interests of national security or to mitigate the effects of a civil emergency. To date two general directions have been issued: The Security and Emergency Measures (Water and Sewerage Undertakers) Direction 1998 –... MoreOpened 1 August 2017 -
Consultation on proposals to simplify surveillance testing in the High Risk Area of England and other disease control measures
Bovine TB is the most pressing and costly animal health problem in the UK. The disease threatens our cattle industry and presents a risk to other livestock, as well as wildlife species, pets and humans.The Government remains determined to eradicate bovine TB. This is the latest in a series of consultation exercises aimed at introducing effective and proportionate TB control measures in cattle that will, when combined with measures to address the TB risk posed by badgers, increase the... MoreOpened 19 July 2017 -
Open access restriction at Brick Kiln Walks (case number 2007020104)
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... MoreOpened 17 July 2017 -
Open access restriction at Dunwich Heath (case number 2007020106)
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... MoreOpened 17 July 2017 -
Open access restriction at Westleton Heath (case number 2007020105)
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... MoreOpened 17 July 2017 -
Open access restriction at Walberswick Common and surrounding sites (case number 2007020109)
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... MoreOpened 17 July 2017 -
Open access restriction at Marshalling Yard, East Dean (case number 2006030177)
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... MoreOpened 7 July 2017 -
Improving air quality: national plan for tackling nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities
The UK Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland are seeking views on a revised Plan to reduce levels of nitrogen dioxide around roads within the shortest possible time - the most immediate air quality challenge. This consultation applies to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It includes the consultation document; the draft UK Air Quality Plan for tackling... MoreOpened 5 May 2017
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