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  • Waste Management Plan for England 2021

    This plan provides an analysis of waste management in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Generic design assessment of the UK HPR1000: consultation plan

    Environment Agency's plan for consulting with the public and stakeholders on the generic design assessment (GDA) of General Nuclear System Ltd’s UK HPR1000.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • NDA Radioactive Waste Strategy

    This single radioactive waste strategy will apply to all radioactive waste generated within the NDA group, including materials that may become waste at some point in the future.

    • From: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation no 22

    We want your views on a new standard rules set for operators storing PAS 107 certified shredded tyres.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • Plastic Packaging Tax: policy design

    This consultation seeks views on areas of the Plastic Packaging Tax which have been further refined as we move closer to the implementation date of April 2022.

    • From: HM Revenue & Customs
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  • Introduction of a new plastic packaging tax

    This measure introduces a new plastic packaging tax.

    • From: HM Revenue & Customs
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  • Derivation of new Environmental Assessment Levels to air

    We want feedback on an amended hierarchy for the sources of Environmental Assessment Levels for the substances that may be released to air.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • Single use carrier bags: extending and increasing the charge

    Seeking views on extending and increasing the single use carrier bag charge as part of our commitment in the 25 Year Environment Plan.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation no 21

    We’re seeking views on 3 new standard rules sets and revisions to existing standard rules sets.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • Circular Economy Package policy statement

    Sets out the key changes which will be made in implementing the Circular Economy Package (CEP).

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 3 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Waste prevention programme for England

    The programme sets out the roles and actions for government and others to reduce the amount of waste produced in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Business Plan 2020 to 2023

    The Draft Business Plan sets out key activities and expected progress for all 17 of the NDA’s nuclear sites over the next 3 years.

    • From: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
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  • Plastic packaging tax

    Seeking views on the design of the tax on plastic packaging announced at Budget 2018.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Site Evaluation - How we will evaluate sites in England

    A public consultation related to the search for a suitable site for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF)

    • From: Closed organisation: Radioactive Waste Management
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  • Gwerthuso Safleoedd - Sut byddwn yn gwerthuso safleoedd - Nghymru

    Ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus yng nghyswllt y gwaith o chwilio am safle addas ar gyfer Cyfleuster Gwaredu Daearegol (GDF)

    • From: Closed organisation: Radioactive Waste Management
    • Updated:
  • Site Evaluation - How we will evaluate sites in Wales

    A public consultation related to the search for a suitable site for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF)

    • From: Closed organisation: Radioactive Waste Management
    • Updated:
  • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee 2019

    Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2019. We also want your views on two proposals for managing this year’s fee.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK-Tunisia sustainable tourism charter

    This charter between the UK and Tunisia aims to support a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly tourism industry in Tunisia.

    • From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure

    Policy framework providing the basis for planning decisions on geological disposal infrastructure for the long-term management of higher activity radioactive waste.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers (bottles and cans)

    We are seeking views on proposals to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 2 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government