The Environment Agency is consulting on a new standard rules permit for operators to collect and store biogas from a lagoon or tank and upgrade that biogas to biomethane. Consultation published 17th August and closes 9th November. https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/environment-and-business/standard-rules-consultation-no-27/

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on regulatory proposals relating to the carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) transport and storage Revenue Support Agreement counterparty direction. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ccus-transport-and-storage-revenue-support-agreement-counterparty Consultation closes 25th October.

The Department of Health and Social Care is consulting on proposed amendments to the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 (HPNR). Consultation closes on 15th November. The proposals update the regulations to meet current surveillance needs and support prompt and effective public health action on seven additional infectious diseases (schedule 1), twelve additional causative agents (schedule 2) and an expansion of current reporting requirements placed on diagnostic laboratories to also report negative and void test results, in addition to positive results already required. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/health-protection-notification-regulations-2010-proposed-amendments

The Environment Agency is consulting on charge proposals for notified international waste shipments. Consultation published 4th October and closes 29th November. This consultation outlines a proposed charging structure for regulating waste shipments sent under notification controls. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/environment-agency-charge-proposals-for-notified-international-waste-shipments