Consolidates 15 amendments to the 2010 regulations plus additional updates. Includes the April 2016 extension to cover flood risk activities. Retransposes 15 Directives. The updated Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 replace those enacted in 2010 and consolidates 15…
Summary Environment Agency Guidance on the ESOS Regulations. Organisations that qualify must submit energy audit by 5th December 2015. Original Author: Environment Agency Original Link: Content The Environment Agency has issued updated guidance “Comply with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)”.…
SOURCE: GOV.UK Vision unveiled for geodiversity to be recognised as an integral part of our environment, economy and heritage. The Geodiversity Charter is a first for England. It seeks to inspire decision makers and communities to celebrate and take action for our…
Do you use or have a business interest in the sea? Defra are seeking your views on the monitoring of the marine environment around the UK to help achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) by 2020. There are several monitoring proposals…
SOURCE: EA Do you manufacture products from vegetable raw materials or from mixed animal and vegetable raw materials? The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) could affect breweries, millers, soft drinks manufacturers, vegetable processors, ready meals and other mixed product manufacturers. If…
Have your say on managing water abstraction (All businesses) Defra and the Welsh Government have published a joint consultation, ‘Making the most of every drop’. They would like your views on the proposed changes to the abstraction management system and…
Do you manage a waste operation? If you have not passed a continuing competence assessment since 29 February 2012, you have until 28 February 2014 to do this. If you miss the deadline, you will not be considered as a…
Do you produce or handle business waste? (All businesses) If you produce or handle business waste you can now use edoc (electronic duty of care) to create and keep your waste transfer records online. Edoc, a free to use…
Do you transport waste generated by your own business activities? You will now need to register as a waste carrier (lower tier). You can register as a waste carrier using our new and simple tool available on GOV.UK. Registering costs…
These regulations revoke four sets of previous legislation relating to marine oil pollution and merchant shipping. These include SI 1957/358, 1972/1929, 1981/584 and SI 1984 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2944/introduction/made?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Environment+Agency&utm_campaign=3690313_February+2014&dm_i=2WX,273GP,BJ9KL4,7Y7DS,0