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  • Retail exits reform: how we plan to implement new regulations

    The Water Act 2014 introduces reforms that will enable the water sector to deliver increased resilience, increased customer choice and support economic growth. An important part of these reforms is the extension of competition into the retail market for non-household water and sewerage services. This means that all non-household customers, such as businesses, charities and public sector organisations, will be able to switch from their local monopoly water company (the “undertaker”) to... More
    Closed 18 February 2015

  • Making flood defence consents part of the environmental permitting framework

    This is an invitation to give your views on various aspects of the Government’s proposals to integrate flood defence consents into the Environmental Permitting regime which has been launched today. The following listed documents may be found in the related documents section below and on Defra’s website at: Consultation document Annex 1; proposed exemptions Annex 2; proposed exclusions Impact Assessment These documents relate to this consultation by Department for... More
    Closed 17 February 2015

  • Isles of Scilly Water Legislation Consultation

    Various key pieces of water legislation within England that protect public and environmental health do not apply to the Isles of Scilly (or have only been applied in part). Such legislative gaps mean that the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) and Environment Agency (EA) have no enforcement powers in relation to water on the islands. This means that residents on and visitors to the Isles of Scilly (IoS) may not enjoy the same level of public health and environmental protection as is available... More
    Closed 12 February 2015

  • Consultation on the draft Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015

    This consultation invites views on proposals for new Regulations on the seizure of vehicles in relation to offences concerning waste. The aim of the draft Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (the draft Regulations) is to help the Governments in England and Wales reduce illegal waste activity, including fly-tipping, by giving enforcement authorities (local authorities, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales) more effective tools to... More
    Closed 3 February 2015

  • Review of Local Air Quality Management (England) - regulatory and guidance changes

    The purpose of this consultation is to invite views on our proposals to improve Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) delivery in England. This is a follow-up consultation to one issued in July 2013. This latest consultation contains a number of proposals to reduce regulatory and administrative burdens in line with commitments made under the Red Tape Challenge, and to improve the overall effectiveness of LAQM in dealing with current air quality challenges. The attached consultation... More
    Closed 30 January 2015

  • Implementing the new EU Flourinated Greenhouse Gas Regulations

    Implementing the new EU Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulation Summary: Seeking views on implementing provisions of the new EU F-gases regulation and on the assessment of impact on business. Detail: We want to know what you think about our plans to implement the main provisions of the [EU Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas regulations]( http://ec.europa.eu/clima/policies/f-gas/index_en.htm ) in the UK. We also want your views on our assessment of the cost of the new domestic legislation on... More
    Closed 20 January 2015

  • Consultation on proposed measures to implement elements of EU Regulation 1257/2013 on ship recycling relating to the authorisation of UK ship recycling facilities

    Seeking views on the measures required to establish the most appropriate approach for ensuring compliance with EU Regulation 1257/2013 on ship recycling. This is a joint consultation between Defra and the Department of Environment Northern Ireland and relates to the introduction of draft GB and draft Northern Ireland 2015 Regulations. The EU Regulation imposes an obligation on ship recycling facilities wishing to undertake recycling activities on ships that exceed 500 gross tonnes and flying... More
    Closed 20 January 2015

  • Designation of Rayrigg Meadow Windermere as a bathing water

    We have received an application from South Lakeland District Council for Rayrigg Meadow, Windermere to be designated as a bathing water under the Bathing Water Directive (76/160/EEC, revised by 2006/7/EC). Evidence in support of the application is set out in the consultation document, which also shows the location of the bathing area. More
    Closed 5 January 2015

  • Possession of wild bird eggs: Establishing the grounds for an offence

    Possessing and taking wild birds’ eggs is an offence. However, until 2004, if a person charged with possessing wild birds’ eggs could show that the egg(s) had not been taken in contravention of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 they had a defence; known as the ‘Pre-1981 Defence’. In 2004, to comply with the EU Wild Birds Directive, Defra and the Welsh Government amended the definition of "wild bird” in the 1981 Act. This amendment also narrowed the defence to the... More
    Closed 9 December 2014

  • Cornish Cyder Brandy Technical File consultation

    The purpose of this consultation is to seek views on the draft technical file for Cornish Cyder Brandy, which will form the basis of a new application for a Cornish Cyder Brandy Geographical Indicaiton (GI). Cornish Cyder Brandy is currently produced by Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm, who are responsible for the content of the draft technical file. Views are welcome from those with interests in the manufacture of spirit drinks in the UK, including retailers and consumer representatives. These... More
    Closed 28 November 2014

  • Introduction of a Points System for Fishing Vessel Masters

    The purpose of the consultation is to seek views on our proposals to introduce a new system of points against masters of fishing vessels who are found guilty of serious fisheries offences. The points system would see masters convicted in court of fisheries offences awarded a number of points, in addition to any penalties applied by the court. These points would work in a similar fashion to the points scheme that has operated for many years in the driving licence system. A series of... More
    Closed 19 November 2014

  • Reducing information requirements for the holding register of keepers of bovine animals in England

    This consultation is about a proposal to remove the requirement for keepers of bovine animals (cattle, bison and buffalo) in England to record the identification number of the dam (mother) in their holding register when they buy in or bring cattle on to their holding. Breeders will still have to record in their holding register the identification of the dam for calves born on their holding. The proposal is part of the Government’s Red Tape Challenge to reduce the regulatory burden to... More
    Closed 31 October 2014

  • Consultation on Modernising Agricultural Tenancies

    The Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) applies to agricultural tenancies entered into before 1 September 1995 and also applies to certain tenancies granted after that date. The changes to secondary legislation considered in this consultation apply to agricultural tenancy agreements governed by the AHA. The consultation seeks views on updating the regulation on the repair and maintenance of fixed equipment (which was made in 1973 and amended in 1988) by including items now in common use. We... More
    Closed 10 October 2014

  • Proposal to change the brucellosis bulk milk tank sampling arrangements for producer-retailers

    Defra are inviting views on a proposal to require producer-retailers to collect and submit bulk milk tank samples for Brucellosis testing. This is instead of the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) visiting these farms to collect the samples. Please see the consultation letter and impact assessment for further information. More
    Closed 18 September 2014

  • The Flood Reinsurance Scheme - Regulations

    The UK Government announced in June 2013 that it was taking forward the Flood Reinsurance Scheme (Flood Re) as the preferred approach to addressing the availability and affordability of flood insurance. The Flood Re Scheme will ensure that domestic property insurance continues to be widely available and affordable in areas of flood risk without placing unsustainable costs on wider policyholders or the taxpayer. Flood Re will provide transitional support to households at flood risk over a... More
    Closed 16 September 2014

  • Pet travel: changes to the EU scheme

    Defra, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government are inviting views from stakeholders and members of the public on new regulations that will enforce directly applicable European Union (EU) changes to the pet travel scheme. The main requirements of the pet travel scheme will not change, but a number of new controls will be introduced to increase levels of compliance and improve the security and traceability of the pet passport. Our preferred approach to enforcing these requirements... More
    Closed 14 September 2014

  • Water Industry: Changing the Specified Infrastructure Projects Regulations

    We want to know what you think about proposed changes to the Water Industry (Specified Infrastructure Projects) (English Undertakers) Regulations 2013. These are also known as the SIP Regulations. The changes will affect Infrastructure Providers. These are independent companies licensed by the water regulator (Ofwat) to finance and deliver large or complex projects, like the Thames Tideway Tunnel. The proposed amendments would allow Ofwat to include conditions in an Infrastructure... More
    Closed 8 September 2014

  • IFCAs: Report to Parliament about Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities' conduct and operation

    This is a Call for Evidence. Every four years, the Defra Secretary of State must prepare a report about the conduct and operation of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs). The report must be laid before Parliament. This first report will cover the period to the end of August 2014. More
    Closed 1 August 2014

  • Proposed enhancements to bovine TB cattle control measures: tackling cattle-to-cattle transmission

    Defra is inviting views from stakeholders on the impacts of a proposal to abolish (with effect from 1 October 2014) the current TB pre-movement testing exemption for movements within Sole Occupancy Authorities (SOAs) situated in annual TB testing areas in England. Also included within this consultation are: A call for views on whether cattle keepers should be legally required to provide the TB history of their herd when selling stock; A call for views on compulsory... More
    Closed 11 July 2014

  • Reform of regulatory system to control small sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants in England

    Small sewage discharges: A new approach to how we regulate these in England Please see the outcomes and results of this consultation further down. We proposed (a) a simpler regulatory framework for the whole of England, and (b) a further deregulatory measure to move to a more risk-based approach to permitting. Our lives and livelihoods depend on a clean, healthy water environment. We are working to control and prevent pollution to protect people’s health and wellbeing, and the... More
    Closed 10 June 2014

  • Consultation on the applicability of integrated pollution prevention and control to onshore oil exploration activities

    This consultation concerns the proposed amendment of the interpretation and application of Part A(1) of Section 1.2 of Part 2 of EPR Schedule 1. The proposal seeks to clarify that paragraph 4 of Part A(1)(h), the loading, unloading, handling or storage of, or physical, chemical or thermal treatment of crude oil, Stabilised crude petroleum, does not apply to activities for which a petroleum exploration and development licence has been issued by the Minister pursuant to the Petroleum Act 1998.... More
    Closed 2 June 2014

  • Intended Abolition of the Home Grown Timber Advisory Committee

    I am writing to invite views on Government proposals for the abolition of the Home Grown Timber Advisory Committee. Further detail on the consultation questions and background on HGTAC is at the end of this document. More
    Closed 30 May 2014

  • Consultation on exotic diseases of pigs - new regulations

    Defra, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government are inviting views from stakeholders on proposals to introduce new regulations for the control of an outbreak of African swine fever, classical swine fever or swine vesicular disease in GB. The proposed legislation consolidates and simplifies the legislation for these three diseases by replacing eleven existing statutory instruments. The new regulations are clear and transparent about the measures to be taken, and also address some... More
    Closed 27 May 2014

  • Consultation on General and Class licences under wildlife legislation in England

    Natural England is seeking views on a number of proposals and topics relating to the General and Class Licences issued under wildlife legislation. These licences are periodically reviewed, and Natural England consults with stakeholders and the general public on proposed changes and seeks views on broader topics.The themes of this consultation include: the management of conflict species; the trapping and welfare of animals; sale, exhibition and possession of... More
    Closed 19 May 2014

  • Common Fisheries Policy: Common Organisation of the Market (CMO) in fishery and aquaculture products

    We are seeking views on the implementation of the marketing standards and labelling requirements under the Common Organisation of the Market (CMO) in fishery and aquaculture products. More
    Closed 12 May 2014

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

    Consultation Summary Seeking views on the proposed method to implement the pelagic landing obligation, also known as a discard ban, in England. Consultation description We are seeking views on how we should implement the pelagic landing obligation in England. The pelagic landing obligation is a ban on discarding of fish. All fish caught in pelagic fisheries must not be returned to the sea, except when subject to specific exemptions. The ban will come into force on 1 January... More
    Closed 12 May 2014

  • Consultation on Tuberculosis (TB) animal disease controls for deer and camelids.

    This consultation sets out the Government’s proposals for consolidating the provisions of the GB-wide Tuberculosis (Deer) Orders in England. These Orders have already been revoked in Wales by Tuberculosis (Wales) Order S.I. 2011/692. Scottish Government’s intention for these Orders is to revoke and replace these Orders in due course. They comprise: The Tuberculosis (Deer) Order 1989 SI 1989 No 878 www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/878/article/9/made The Tuberculosis... More
    Closed 6 May 2014

  • A consultation on the National Pollinator Strategy: for bees and other pollinators in England

    Defra is seeking views on a proposed national pollinator strategy for bees and other pollinators in England. The strategy sets out proposals to safeguard these important insects given their role in pollinating many food crops and wild plants and their contribution to our food production and the diversity of our environment. Bees and other pollinators face a wide range of environmental pressures and some species are threatened. Examples of pressures are: intensification of land-use and... More
    Closed 2 May 2014

  • Triennial Reviews of the Science Advisory Council and the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment

    On 25th March 2014, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for natural environment and science, Lord de Mauley, announced the start of the Triennial Reviews of the Science Advisory Council (SAC) and the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE). The Written Ministerial Statement announcing the Reviews and the Terms of Reference are included below. This is part of the government’s rolling programme of Triennial Reviews of public bodies to consider whether the... More
    Closed 30 April 2014

  • Implementing the Nagoya Protocol in the UK

    We want to know what you think about how we propose to implement rules on the use of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge in the UK. An international treaty called the ‘Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing for Genetic Resources’ was signed in 2011. In order to ratify this treaty the EU and the UK must set down new rules. These rules will require researchers who use genetic resources to be ‘duly diligent’ that they only use resources that have been... More
    Closed 21 April 2014
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