Consultation Papers

Total articles found: 614

• Consultation: Local Authority Environmental Regulation of Industrial Plant: 2012/13 Fees and Charges

  Title:	Consultation: Local Authority Environmental Regulation of Industrial Plant: 2012/13 Fees and Charges
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Policy and Legislation | Measurement and monitoring | Tools and techniques | National and International Government | Consultation Papers | Pollution prevention and control | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
  Published:	30 September 2011
  Deadline:	23 December 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	The Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 provide for the setting of fees and charges for Local Air Pollution Prevention and Control (LAPPC) and Local Air – Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (LA-IPPC) at levels that will recover costs of local authorities of implementing the system. This Government consultation relates to the LAPPC and... (113 words total)

• Sound of Barra possible Special Area of Conservation (pSAC) consultation

  Title:	Sound of Barra possible Special Area of Conservation (pSAC) consultation
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Policy and Legislation | Wildlife | Water | Consultation Papers | Local Government | Earth and its environment | Biodiversity and conservation | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Scottish Natural Heritage
  Published:	29 September 2011
  Deadline:	09 December 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	This consultation which is being carried out by Scottish Natural Heritage on behalf of the Scottish Government on the proposal to designate a Special Area of Conservation in the marine environment.

• Draft Environment Agency Drought Plans

  Title:	Draft Environment Agency Drought Plans
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Closed to Comments | Policy and Legislation | Local Government | Water | National and International Government | Consultation Papers | Tools and techniques | Earth and its environment | Biodiversity and conservation
  Author:	Environment Agency (EA)
  Published:	29 September 2011
  Deadline:	28 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	The purpose of this consultation is to share our plans for drought management across England and Wales and gather people's views on how we plan to respond to the impact of drought

• Consultation Document on Enabling Legislation for National Parks

  Title:	Consultation Document on Enabling Legislation for National Parks
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Closed to Comments | Legislation | Wildlife | Consultation Papers | Local Government | Leisure | National and International Government | Earth and its environment
  Author:	Department of Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI)
  Published:	29 September 2011
  Deadline:	31 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	In March 2011, the Department published a White Paper as a first step towards bringing forward enabling legislation to allow for the creation of national parks in Northern Ireland. At the time the Department said that further material would be published for consideration during the consultation period. Accordingly, a new consultation... (110 words total)

• Consultation on The Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (NI) 2012

  Title:	Consultation on The Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (NI) 2012
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Closed to Comments | Earth and its environment | Consultation Papers | Policy and Legislation | Tools and techniques | Environmental Impact Assessment
  Author:	Department of Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI)
  Published:	29 September 2011
  Deadline:	24 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	The Department of the Environment has issued a consultation paper on its proposals for amendment and consolidation of the Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 (the 1999 EIA Regulations). The purpose of the consultation is to obtain views on the specific amendments to the 1999 EIA Regulations described within the paper.... (72 words total)

• Government Proposal to abolish the Inland Waterways Advisory Council

  Title:	Government Proposal to abolish the Inland Waterways Advisory Council
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Earth and its environment | Policy and Legislation | Consultation Papers | Closed to Comments | Local Government
  Author:	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
  Published:	29 September 2011
  Deadline:	14 November 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	This consultation seeks views on the proposed abolition of the Inland Waterways Advisory Council as a statutory Non Departmental Public Body, as provided for under the Public Bodies Bill currently before Parliament, following the Government’s Arms Length Body Review.

• A New Era for the Waterways

  Title:	A New Era for the Waterways
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Policy and Legislation | Water | Consultation Papers | National and International Government | Local Government | Earth and its environment | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
  Published:	28 September 2011
  Deadline:	24 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	Following the consultation held earlier in the year, ‘A New Era for the Waterways’, this is a limited, supplementary consultation on certain aspects of the proposed Transfer Order under the Public Bodies Bill for transferring the functions of British Waterways in England and Wales to a New Waterways Charity and... (56 words total)

• Targeted Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004

  Title:	Targeted Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Policy and Legislation | Transport | National and International Government | Resource Efficiency | Reporting, including accounting | Measurement and monitoring | Energy | Consultation Papers | Earth and its environment | Eco-Design | Tools and techniques | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Department for Transport (DfT)
  Published:	28 September 2011
  Deadline:	10 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	This consultation proposes amendments to the Biofuel (Labelling) Regulations 2004. These regulations will transpose Article 21(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC, the “Renewable Energy Directive” (RED). The Article requires that where transport fuels (for all modes) contain more than 10% biofuel by volume, this should be indicated at sales points. Implementation of Article 21(1) of the... (84 words total)

• Draft National Planning Policy Framework

  Title:	Draft National Planning Policy Framework
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Policy and Legislation | Local Government | Resource Efficiency | National and International Government | Consultation Papers | Tools and techniques | Earth and its environment | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
  Published:	28 September 2011
  Deadline:	17 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	The National Planning Policy Framework is in process of consultation. This is a key part of reforms to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, and to promote sustainable growth. Communities and Local Government are keen to hear views from all interested parties on the draft and how... (54 words total)

• The Future of Narrative Reporting: a further consultation

  Title:	The Future of Narrative Reporting: a further consultation
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Earth and its environment | National and International Government | Reporting, including accounting | Consultation Papers | Tools and techniques | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
  Published:	28 September 2011
  Deadline:	25 November 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	The consultation seeks views on Government plans to make narrative reporting simpler, clearer and more focussed. It includes proposals to change company narrative reports to make the framework clearer for companies and easier for investors to locate the information they need. We are also reviewing the disclosure requirements that we... (58 words total)

• Natural Environment White Paper Inquiry (EFRA Select Committee)

  Title:	Natural Environment White Paper Inquiry (EFRA Select Committee)
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Closed to Comments | Policy and Legislation | Earth and its environment | Tools and techniques | Consultation Papers
  Author:	Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (IEEM)
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	26 September 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	This consultation will seek views on the following: What actions are required across Government Departments, from local government and by civil society to deliver the White Paper’s proposals to grow a green economy and reconnect people with nature? Will the institutional framework outlined for delivering the proposals (in particular... (188 words total)

• North East Catchment Flood Management Plans

  Title:	North East Catchment Flood Management Plans
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Policy and Legislation | Environmental management systems | Tools and techniques | Water | Consultation Papers | Earth and its environment | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Environment Agency (EA)
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	07 November 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	Catchment Flood Management Plans (CFMPs) give an overview of the flood risk across each river catchment. They recommend ways of managing those risks now and over the next 50-100 years. They consider all types of inland flooding, from rivers, ground water, surface water and tidal flooding, but not flooding directly... (131 words total)

• Proposed amendments to The Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

  Title:	Proposed amendments to The Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Policy and Legislation | Energy and carbon management | Tools and techniques | Energy | Transport | Chemicals | Consultation Papers | Waste management | Earth and its environment | Pollution prevention and control | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Department of Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI)
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	24 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	A consultation paper on legislative amendments transposing Directive 2009/126/EC on Stage II petrol vapour recovery during the refuelling of motor vehicles at service stations, and revised guidance on the Waste Incineration Directive.

• Consultation on an Addendum and Delivery Programme to the NI Waste Management Strategy 2006-2020

  Title:	Consultation on an Addendum and Delivery Programme to the NI Waste Management Strategy 2006-2020
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Closed to Comments | Policy and Legislation | Measurement and monitoring | Tools and techniques | National and International Government | Consultation Papers | Waste management
  Author:	Department of Environment Northern Ireland (DoENI)
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	20 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	The consultation paper seeks views on the addendum and delivery programme of the NI Waste Management Strategy 2006-2020.

• Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: desk-based identification and assessment of potential candidate sites for geological disposal

  Title:	Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: desk-based identification and assessment of potential candidate sites for geological disposal
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Closed to Comments | Policy and Legislation | Waste management | Energy | Tools and techniques | Consultation Papers | Earth and its environment
  Author:	Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	30 September 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	The consultation sets out proposals for desk-based identification and assessment of potential candidate sites for geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste under the Managing Radioactive Waste Safely Programme.

• Consultation on possible models for a Capacity Mechanism

  Title:	Consultation on possible models for a Capacity Mechanism
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Policy and Legislation | National and International Government | Resource Efficiency | Measurement and monitoring | Energy and carbon management | Energy | Consultation Papers | Earth and its environment | Tools and techniques | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	04 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	The Government is seeking views on alternative approaches to a potential Capacity Mechanism for the GB electricity market.

• Smart Metering Implementation Programme: A call for evidence on data access and privacy

  Title:	Smart Metering Implementation Programme: A call for evidence on data access and privacy
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Closed to Comments | Policy and Legislation | Energy | Tools and techniques | Consultation Papers | Earth and its environment | Measurement and monitoring
  Author:	Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	13 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	This call for evidence seeks views and further evidence to support policies which the Government is developing on the privacy framework for smart metering. This builds on the position set out in the government response to the prospectus published in March 2011.

• Smart Metering Implementation Programme: Consultation on draft Licence conditions for a Code of Practice for the installation of smart electricity and gas meters

  Title:	Smart Metering Implementation Programme: Consultation on draft Licence conditions for a Code of Practice for the installation of smart electricity and gas meters
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Closed to Comments | Policy and Legislation | Tools and techniques | Energy | Consultation Papers | Earth and its environment
  Author:	Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	10 November 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	This consultation document seeks views on new conditions that would be added to electricity and gas supply licences. These would require suppliers to develop and adhere to code(s) of practice governing the installation of smart meters at domestic and micro-business sites.

• Smart Metering Implementation Programme: Consultation on draft licence conditions and technical specifications for the rollout of gas and electricity smart metering equipment

  Title:	Smart Metering Implementation Programme: Consultation on draft licence conditions and technical specifications for the rollout of gas and electricity smart metering equipment
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Earth and its environment | Energy | Measurement and monitoring | Consultation Papers | Tools and techniques | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Department for Energy and Climate Change
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	13 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	This consultation seeks views on the draft licence modifications in relation to the regulatory framework for the rollout of smart meters. The consultation also describes the proposals to establish the technical specifications for smart metering equipment and a proposed approach to developing these specifications.

• Consultation on the simplification of the Climate Change Agreements Scheme

  Title:	Consultation on the simplification of the Climate Change Agreements Scheme
  	Consultation Paper
  Categories:	Policy and Legislation | Energy and carbon management | Tools and techniques | Emissions standards | National and International Government | Resource Efficiency | Consultation Papers | Earth and its environment | Closed to Comments
  Author:	Department for Energy and Climate Change
  Published:	06 September 2011
  Deadline:	28 October 2011  CLOSED
  Abstract:	Climate Change Agreements expire in March 2013. However, the government announced in the 2011 budget that the scheme will continue until 2023, subject to state aid approval, and a consultation on simplfying the scheme will be published in summer 2011. This consultation therefore presents a number of proposals to deliver significant improvements in energy... (96 words total)