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How businesses in England can manage septic tank sludges and other wastes from non-mains domestic sewage systems.
The T1 waste exemption allows you to treat waste packaging so it can be reused in its original form or becomes clean waste suitable for recycling.
Non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, types of permits, how to apply, change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit.
The types of permit available, how much they cost and how to apply for your environmental permit.
Appropriate measures for permitted waste management facilities that handle organic waste, also known as biowaste.
How to choose a waste recovery or disposal method and assess its risks when applying for or changing your bespoke environmental permit.
How to assess the risks to groundwater for treated effluent discharges.
Environment Agency regulatory position on installing small-scale equipment for monitoring in a river and for associated equipment such as instrument cabinets located alongside.
Standard rules for research and development activities which support products and processes associated with permitted activities at Part A(1) installations.
The D1 exemption allows you to deposit dredging spoil on the banks of the water it was dredged from and treat it by screening and removing water.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of post-combustion carbon dioxide capture.
How to submit an appropriate environmental permit application for a landfill site, and how to carry out your activities to comply with your permit.
The D6 exemption allows you to dispose of small amounts of specific waste that have been produced on site in an incinerator.
The T10 exemption allows small organisations, such as charities, to sort recyclable waste so that it can be recovered.
The T12 exemption allows you to sort, repair, refurbish or dismantle waste for reuse or recovery.
How to develop a management system for carrying out flood risk activities under an environmental permit.
The U13 exemption allows you to spread cut plant material at the place of production for weed suppression or to provide nutrients to the soil.
The U4 exemption allows you to use waste plant material or untreated wood as fuel in a small appliance to produce heat or power.
Find out if your groundwater discharges are extremely low risk so don’t need an environmental permit or exemption.
How to apply for a standard rules environmental permit from the Environment Agency.
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