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| Title: | Draft Planning Policy Statement: Eco-towns – Consultation |
| Organisation: | DCLG |
| Issued: | 28 November 2008 |
| Deadline: | 19 February 2009 OPEN |
| Synopsis: | The draft Planning Policy Statement (PPS) on eco-towns precisely defines: • what constitutes an eco-town • what environmental, social, and economic standards these developments should achieve and • how eco-towns relate to the planning system Eco-towns will be developments of a minimum of 5,000 homes - well linked to, but distinct from, existing settlements - that achieve the highest standards of environmental sustainability, including: • employing renewable energy technologies... (55 words more) |
| Title: | Consultation Paper on Potential Legislative Measures to Implement Zero Waste |
| Organisation: | Scottish Government |
| Issued: | 21 August 2008 |
| Deadline: | 06 October 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | The Scottish Government is committed to moving towards a Zero Waste Scotland. This will help to ensure we use resources properly. It will also help combat climate change. This consultation seeks views on proposed primary legislation to help implement Zero Waste. None of the proposed measures would take effect until secondary legislation - regulations - are made. There will be full consultation on any such regulations before they are enacted. Up until now, most waste legislation in Scotland has... (65 words more) |
| Title: | Implementing the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003: Development of environmental standards and conditions limits - phase II |
| Organisation: | Scottish Government |
| Issued: | 11 July 2008 |
| Deadline: | 30 September 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | The Water Framework Directive ( WFD) is changing the way we manage Scotland's water environment. We need to ensure that water use is sustainable, for this and future generations, and to this end the Directive requires us to protect and improve the health of aquatic plant and animal communities in Scotland's water environment. To help us do this, we are in the process of defining the environmental standards that are needed to secure healthy aquatic ecosystems. This consultation seeks your views... (95 words more) |
| Title: | Statutory Consultation on the Renewables Obligation Order 2009 |
| Organisation: | BERR |
| Issued: | 11 July 2008 |
| Deadline: | 30 September 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This is the statutory consultation on the Renewables Obligation Order 2009. It takes forward our proposals on banding as set out in the Energy White Paper 2007. This is intended to contribute to meeting our commitment to the two long-term energy challenges. They are: Tackling climate change by reducing carbon dioxide emissions both within the UK and abroad; and Ensuring secure, clear and affordable energy as we become increasingly dependent on imported fuel. The Renewables Obligation... (206 words more) |
| Title: | Towards Carbon Capture and Storage |
| Organisation: | BERR |
| Issued: | 10 July 2008 |
| Deadline: | 22 September 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This consultation seeks views on several aspects of the regulation of Carbon Capture and Storage. Specifically, it consults on aspects of the proposed EU Directive on the Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide and invites views on the principle of ‘carbon capture readiness’ for combustion plants and the regulation of Carbon Dioxide storage. |
| Title: | Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008 |
| Organisation: | Maritime and Coastguard Agency |
| Issued: | 08 July 2008 |
| Deadline: | 14 August 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | The consultation provides the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) proposals for implementing Annex VI of MARPOL 73/78 through the proposed Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008. The United Kingdom has acceded to the 1997 Protocol which provides for the establishment of international Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships by adding a new Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78. Annex VI comprises 19 regulations and includes a Technical Code on the... (119 words more) |
| Title: | A second consultation on the controls on the handling, transfer and transport of waste |
| Organisation: | Defra |
| Issued: | 24 June 2008 |
| Deadline: | 08 September 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | The Waste Strategy for England 2007 sets out a blueprint for waste prevention and re-use, landfill diversion and investment in waste infrastructure. To ensure the strategy is a success, illegal waste activity must be effectively tackled. Illegal waste activity, predominantly fly-tipping is a significant threat to the environment, as well as the quality of life of the general public. The consultation is in two parts. One includes proposals for the introduction of new powers for the Environment... (68 words more) |
| Title: | Consultation on Transposition of Article 6 of the Groundwater Directive |
| Organisation: | Defra |
| Issued: | 10 June 2008 |
| Deadline: | 20 August 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | The new Groundwater Directive (2006/118/EC) (GwD) is a “daughter” of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and clarifies certain objectives of the WFD relating to prevention and control of groundwater pollution. Article 6 of the new GwD concerns “measures to prevent or limit inputs of pollutants into groundwater” and needs to be implemented in 2008 to meet with the WFD timetable. The approach to transposition proposes amendments to the 1980 Groundwater Regulations. Though complex,... (70 words more) |
| Title: | Consultation on the EU Commission's proposals to amend the EU ETS from 2013 |
| Organisation: | Defra |
| Issued: | 13 May 2008 |
| Deadline: | 23 July 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | On 23 January 2008 the European Commission published a package of proposals for tackling climate change and delivering a low carbon economy in Europe. These proposals together aim to implement the decisions agreed by EU Heads of State and Government at the March 2007 Spring European Council, including a 20 per cent reduction in EU GHG emissions by 2020 from 1990 levels, increasing to 30 per cent when there is an international climate agreement; 20 per cent of total EU energy consumption to come... (89 words more) |
| Title: | Consultation on the draft Marine Bill |
| Organisation: | Defra |
| Issued: | 13 May 2008 |
| Deadline: | 20 June 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | Defra are seeking your views on the proposals set out in the draft Bill and input to the supporting Impact Assessment. The key issues covered are: the creation of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO); planning in the marine area; licensing activities in the marine area; marine nature conservation; managing marine fisheries; reform of inland and migratory fisheries; modernisation and streamlining of enforcement powers; administrative penalties scheme for domestic fisheries... (181 words more) |
| Title: | CD217 - A consultative document on proposals for new amending Regulations about the Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Chemicals: CHIP 3.2 |
| Organisation: | Health and Safety Executive |
| Issued: | 09 May 2008 |
| Deadline: | 04 July 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This consultation seeks comments on proposed amendments to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply Regulations 2002 (CHIP). The amendments are necessary because Great Britain must implement into national legislation EC Directive 2006/8/EC, commonly known as the 2nd Adaptation to Technical Progress of the Dangerous Preparations Directive (the 2nd ATP. The 2nd ATP makes changes to three of the annexes in the Dangerous Preparations Directive (DPD) which are technical in nature... (131 words more) |
| Title: | Introduction of banding to the Renewables Obligation (Scotland) - Preliminary Consultation |
| Organisation: | Scottish Government |
| Issued: | 09 May 2008 |
| Deadline: | 04 July 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | The Renewables Obligation (Scotland), or ROS, is fundamental to increasing renewables capacity across Scotland, and achieving our target that 50% of Scottish electricity demand should be met from renewable sources by 2020. The ROS has led to significant increases in renewable output across Scotland since its introduction in 2002. In order for it to remain effective, we need to ensure that support under the ROS is targeted appropriately. New powers enabling the banding of the Renewables... (236 words more) |
| Title: | Consultation on draft regulations and guidance implementing the Environmental Liability Directive 2004/35/EC with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage |
| Organisation: | Defra |
| Issued: | 10 March 2008 |
| Deadline: | 20 May 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This is a consultation on the draft regulations for England and Wales to implement Directive 2004/35 on environmental liability (ELD). Scotland and Northern Ireland will be consulting separately on their draft regulations. |
| Title: | Consultation on the draft Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2008 |
| Organisation: | Maritime and Coastguard Agency |
| Issued: | 10 March 2008 |
| Deadline: | 27 May 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This consultation letter seeks views on the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) policy proposals to regulate sewage and garbage from shipping as reflected in the draft Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage and Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2008. The measure addresses two discrete but related areas of pollution from ships which form two of the annexes to the International Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78). The Regulations address the... (76 words more) |
| Title: | Proposals to amend the Wildlife (NI) Order 1985 in Northern Ireland |
| Organisation: | Department of Environment Northern Ireland |
| Issued: | 10 March 2008 |
| Deadline: | 06 June 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This document sets out the Department of the Environment’s proposals for updating and amending the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 (“the Wildlife Order”). Since it was brought into force in 1985 the Wildlife Order has served Northern Ireland’s wildlife well, however it is recognised that the Order is now over 20 years old and in need of review, particularly the lists of species that are provided specific protection. Therefore, the primary aim of the review is to ensure that the... (28 words more) |
| Title: | Sustainable Communities Act 2007: Consultation on Draft Regulations and Statutory Guidance |
| Organisation: | DCLG |
| Issued: | 10 March 2008 |
| Deadline: | 12 May 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This consultation paper seeks views on the draft Regulations and Statutory Guidance for the Sustainable Communities Act 2007. The Guidance is being developed by the Government following the Act coming into force on 23 October 2007. The Sustainable Communities Act received Royal Assent on 23 October 2007. This consultation document explains the provisions of Sections 2, 3 and 5 of the Act which relate to the process by which local authorities may make proposals to the Secretary of State about... (8 words more) |
| Title: | Adaptation to scientific and technical progress on RoHS Directive |
| Author: | Öko-Institut & Fraunhofer IZM |
| Organisation: | Europrean Commission |
| Issued: | 07 February 2008 |
| Deadline: | 01 April 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | Stakeholder consultation on adaptation to scientific and technical progress under Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment for the purpose of a possible amendment of the Annex. |
| Title: | EU Directive 2006/21/EC on the Management of Waste from the Extractive Industries (The 'Mining Waste Directive') |
| Organisation: | Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) |
| Issued: | 23 January 2008 |
| Deadline: | 11 April 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | The consultation paper sets out the options identified by Government, including its preferred option, for transporting into national law in England EU Directive 2006/21/EC on the management of waste from the extractive industries - the 'Mining Waste Directive'. This includes an accompanying Impact Assessment. |
| Title: | Implementation of the Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators Directive (2006/66/EC) |
| Author: | Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR) |
| Issued: | 08 January 2008 |
| Deadline: | 07 March 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This consultation seeks views on options for implementing the requirements of Directive 2006/66/EC on Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators in the UK. At this stage, Government are not consulting on draft Regulations. Responses to this consultation on options for implementation will inform Government decisions on the content of legislation to transpose the Directive into national law. There will be further public consultation on draft Regulations in due course. |
| Title: | Defra climate change simplification project |
| Organisation: | Defra |
| Issued: | 20 December 2007 |
| Deadline: | 05 March 2008 CLOSED |
| Synopsis: | This consultation is on the recommendations presented in the “Climate Change Instruments: Areas of Overlap and Options for Simplification” report. The report reviews Defra’s three major climate Change instruments - EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) and the proposed Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) – with a view to eliminating avoidable overlap, simplifying the existing regulation, and ensuring that the regulatory burden on the economy is kept to a... (42 words more) |
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