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  • Water supply and sewerage licensing regime: standard licences conditions and the approach to secondary legislation

    The Water Act 2014 (WA14) introduces reforms to the water supply licensing regime (the “WSL”) that will allow the water sector to achieve increased resilience, increased customer choice and support economic growth. These include changes that will allow more competition in the retail market for non-household water and sewerage services. The reformed WSL will be known as the water supply and sewerage licensing regime (the “WSSL”). This consultation is published alongside drafts of... More
    Closed 28 January 2016

  • Review of Local Air Quality Management: Changes to guidance and reporting

    This consultation invites views on Government measures to improve delivery of Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) in England. These detailed proposals are a result of the last LAQM review consultation concluded in January 2015. The consultation is aimed principally at air quality practitioners in England, but we want to hear views from as wide a range of interested parties as possible. The Technical Guidance referred to is a UK-wide document, for which the draft version has been updated... More
    Closed 21 January 2016

  • Stage II Petrol Vapour Recovery during Refuelling of Motor Vehicles at Service Stations

    Petrol contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which evaporate inside the fuel tank of a vehicle and fill the air space above the liquid fuel. When a vehicle is refuelled, these vapours are forced out from the fuel tank by the incoming fuel and, unless controlled, escape into the atmosphere through the filler neck of the fuel tank. The UK Government has committed to invest in cleaner air for all. Emissions of VOCs contribute to the formation of low level ozone, a major air pollutant.... More
    Closed 11 January 2016

  • Consultation on the initial findings of the Review of the Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010

    The Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations came into force on 6 April 2010 and have been in force now for five years. The Government, in line with its commitment to review all new regulations after they have been in force for a period of time, is undertaking a review of their effectiveness. The original objectives of the Regulations were to ensure that all greyhound tracks in England were covered by the same minimum welfare standards and the traceability of racing greyhounds was... More
    Closed 31 December 2015

  • Proposals to amend the governance structure of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

    Defra are inviting views on proposed amendments to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA) regarding the current governance structure of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the statutory regulator of the veterinary profession. Please see the consultation letter and consultation background document for further information. How to respond: Please visit our online survey link below. Alternatively, if you wish to respond by other means, please contact us at ... More
    Closed 24 December 2015

  • Consultation on changes to the plastic packaging recycling business targets for 2016 & 2017 and new plastic and glass targets for 2018-20

    Packaging Regulations :consultation on changes to the plastic packaging recycling business targets for 2016-17 and new targets for plastic and glass for 2018-20. We want to know what you think about our plans to amend business targets under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations. The regulations require producers of packaging to ensure that a proportion of the packaging they handle is recovered and recycled. The proposed changes would amend plastic packaging... More
    Closed 23 December 2015

  • APHA seeks views on the proposed introduction of new fees for statutory services

    * Update 10 April 2018 - Consultation Report published Between 26 October 2015 and 14 December 2015 APHA consulted on proposals to introduce new fees for some statutory services as set out below. We are grateful for the interest shown in the proposals. A summary of the responses can be found on the Government website at GOV.UK . The summary includes a list of names and organisations that responded but not personal names, addresses or other contact details.... More
    Closed 14 December 2015

  • APHA seeks views on the proposed revision of existing fees for statutory services

    * Update 10 April 2018 - Consultation Report published Between 26 October 2015 and 14 December 2015 APHA consulted on proposals to introduce new fees for some statutory services as set out below. We are grateful for the interest shown in the proposals. A summary of the responses can be found on the Government website at GOV.UK . The summary includes a list of names and organisations that responded but not... More
    Closed 14 December 2015

  • New basic rules for farmers to tackle diffuse water pollution from agriculture in England

    The Government’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and improving the environment is delivered through a range of tools, initiatives and best practice. These aim to protect and improve the water environment and support competitive agriculture. We need a combination of different actions to tackle agricultural diffuse pollution of water effectively. Some action will happen as a result of advice and incentives such as through the new Countryside Stewardship scheme, or through... More
    Closed 24 November 2015

  • Bovine TB in non-bovine farmed animals: call for views

    In April 2014 the Government published ‘The Strategy for Achieving Officially Bovine Tuberculosis-Free status for England’[1]. This includes deploying a package of interventions, informed by scientific and veterinary advice, to address all likely routes of transmission of Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis), the bacterium responsible for bovine tuberculosis. This call for views is the starting point for considering what more should be done to address TB in non-bovine animals. ... More
    Closed 20 November 2015

  • Draft Air Quality Plans

    This consultation seeks views on draft plans to improve air quality. The Government’s primary driver for action on air quality is the impact it can have on health and the environment. A cleaner, healthier environment benefits people and the economy. The plans set out actions being planned or implemented at local, regional and national levels to meet the annual and hourly EU limit values for nitrogen dioxide in the shortest possible time. This consultation applies to England, Wales... More
    Closed 6 November 2015

  • The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) Regulations 2016

    This consultation seeks views on proposals to consolidate and update existing legislation: The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) Regulations 2007, as amended (the 2007 Regulations), governing the exploitation, bottling and marketing of natural mineral water, spring water and other bottled drinking water. The following measures are being discussed: • Consolidation of existing legislation which has been amended a number of times to reflect... More
    Closed 30 October 2015

  • Consultation on the implementation of amendments to the environmental permitting guidance on waste incineration

    On 16 July 2015 the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Environment and Rural Affairs Rory Stewart announced that as part of the commitment to cleaner air the Government would amend the current Environmental Permitting Guidance – the Waste Incineration Directive document to state clearly that all waste incineration plants and waste co-incineration plants burning waste oils in England and Wales fall under the scope of Chapter IV of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). This change... More
    Closed 26 October 2015

  • Consultation on the Large Combustion Plants (Transitional National Plan) Regulations 2015

    This consultation focuses on the Large Combustion Plants (Transitional National Plan) Regulations 2015, which will provide the legal basis for the implementation of the UK Transitional National Plan (TNP) from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2020. The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) allows certain large combustion plants (LCPs) an additional four and a half years in which to make the necessary investments in emissions abatement technology to achieve compliance with the stringent IED... More
    Closed 26 October 2015

  • Improving TB cattle controls, including a proposal for statutory post-movement testing

    Defra is inviting views from stakeholders on a proposal for statutory TB post-movement testing of cattle moved (directly or via a market) from herds in Great Britain on annual (or more frequent) surveillance testing to all herds in the Low Risk Area (LRA) of England. This new policy would not apply to cattle slaughtered within 120 days of arrival at the destination herd in the LRA. A small number of other post-movement testing exemptions are also proposed. Also included within this... More
    Closed 23 October 2015

  • Retail exits reform: draft regulations

    The Water Act 2014 (WA14) introduces reforms that will allow the water sector to achieve increased resilience, increased customer choice and support economic growth. These include changes that will allow more competition in the retail market for non-household water and sewerage services. 'Retail’ services incorporate all customer-facing activities such as billing, meter reading and dealing with enquiries. These are distinct from the ‘wholesale’ or ‘upstream’ activities involved in... More
    Closed 15 October 2015

  • Consultation on proposals to introduce language controls for migrant EU veterinary surgeons

    Defra are inviting views on proposed amendments to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA) regarding language testing controls in the UK for EU migrant vets. Please see the consultation letter and consultation background document for further information. How to respond: Please visit our online survey link below. Alternatively, if you wish to respond by other means, please contact us at rcvsconsultation@defra.gov.uk . More
    Closed 30 September 2015

  • Proposal to remove Staithes from the list of designated bathing waters

    The Bathing Water Directive protects bathers' health at popular beaches and inland waters by requiring water quality to be monitored for intestinal enterococci and E.coli during the bathing season, which in England runs from 15 May to 30 September. The Directive applies to waters that are used by a large number of bathers and where bathing is supported and promoted by the local authority or private owner. There are currently 406 beaches and 12 lakeside sites in England that are designated as... More
    Closed 30 September 2015

  • Proposal to remove Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach from the list of bathing waters

    The Bathing Water Directive protects bathers' health at popular beaches and inland waters by requiring water quality to be monitored for intestinal enterococci and E.coli during the bathing season, which in England runs from 15 May to 30 September. The Directive applies to waters that are used by a large number of bathers and where bathing is supported and promoted by the local authority or private owner. There are currently 406 beaches and 12 lakeside sites in England that are designated as... More
    Closed 30 September 2015

  • Proposal to remove Newhaven from the list of designated bathing waters

    The Bathing Water Directive protects bathers' health at popular beaches and inland waters by requiring water quality to be monitored for intestinal enterococci and E.coli during the bathing season, which in England runs from 15 May to 30 September. The Directive applies to waters that are used by a large number of bathers and where bathing is supported and promoted by the local authority or private owner. There are currently 406 beaches and 12 lakeside sites in England that are designated as... More
    Closed 30 September 2015

  • Consultation on guidance to Natural England on licences to control the risk of bovine tuberculosis from badgers.

    We want to know what you think about our proposed licence changes. They will provide more flexibility in the control of badger populations in areas where bovine TB is a problem and will increase the potential to achieve disease control benefits. The proposals would apply to applications to Natural England for a licence from 2016 onwards. More
    Closed 25 September 2015

  • The revised Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice

    The Duty of Care is a legal requirement for those dealing with certain kinds of waste to take all reasonable steps to keep it safe and is set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA). It applies to anyone who is a holder of household, industrial and commercial waste, known as controlled waste. The purpose of the Code of Practice is to give simple, clear and practical guidance on what those who import, produce, carry, keep, treat or dispose of controlled waste have to do to... More
    Closed 21 September 2015

  • Water industry charging: guidance to Ofwat

    The Water Act 2014 received Royal Assent on 14th May 2014. It introduces changes in legislation to enable the water and sewerage sectors to deliver increased resilience, improved customer service and to support economic growth. An important aspect of these reforms is that they allow competition to be increased in the non-household retail and upstream parts of the industry. The Act also sets out a new framework for the regulation of charging in the water industry. This is necessary to... More
    Closed 6 August 2015

  • Consultation on changes to the Producer Responsilbilty regimes for batteries and packaging

    The Government proposes to amend the producer responsibility regimes for batteries and packaging across the UK. The proposed changes amend the: The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009. Producer Responsibility Obligation (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007. Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007. The consultation paper also seeks evidence to help underpin a review of the waste plastic packaging... More
    Closed 22 May 2015

  • Waste crime: consultation on proposals to enhance enforcement powers at regulated facilities; and call for evidence on other measures to tackle waste crime and entrenched poor performance in the waste management industry

    We are seeking views on enhancing enforcement powers and other measures to tackle waste crime and persistent poor performance in England and Wales. More
    Closed 6 May 2015

  • Consultation on the Second Tranche of Marine Conservation Zones

    This consultation is to seek your views on whether it would be appropriate to designate each of the 23 proposed Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) in the second tranche and to add new features for conservation in 10 of the first tranche MCZs. MCZs, together with other types of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), will form the UK contribution to an international ecologically coherent network of MPAs and help to deliver the vision of clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans... More
    Closed 24 April 2015

  • Review of approach to issuing animal test certificates for veterinary medicines

    Animal test certificates are issued by the VMD to permit the use of a veterinary medicine in a clinical field trial, to allow the procurement and supply of that veterinary medicine and to enable produce from treated animals to enter the food chain. Clinical field trials have the specific purpose of making observations on the safety or efficacy, or both, of an unauthorised veterinary medicine administered by a veterinary surgeon in the course of treating or preventing a disease in... More
    Closed 24 April 2015

  • The Bodmin Moor Commons Council Establishment Order

    Consultation on whether there is substantial support for the Order which would establish the Bodmin Moor Commons Council. More
    Closed 13 April 2015

  • Common Fisheries Policy: Implementation of the demersal landing obligation (discard ban) in England

    We are seeking your views on our proposals to implement the landing obligation in England for demersal fisheries. The landing obligation puts an end to the wasteful practise of discarding, thus preventing fish being thrown back into the sea, dead, after being caught. The phased introduction of a landing obligation, also known as a “discard ban”, was one of the key successes the UK Government secured in reforming the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The reform is designed to deliver... More
    Closed 31 March 2015

  • Reducing unused licences (latent capacity) in the English 10 metre and under fishing sector

    We want to know what you think about current levels of latent capacity in the English 10 metre and under finfish and shellfish sectors. We would also like your views on how to reduce latent capacity to help to solve any problems. Latent capacity means the number of licences issued to allow fishing for quota species, which are not used. It also describes licences issued and used to catch 300kg quota species or less a year. The term is also used for rights (entitlements) to catch shellfish,... More
    Closed 31 March 2015
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