The Environment Agency is consulting on the development of three new Standard Rules.  Consultation closes 31st Jan.  These rules are for waste operators who carry out the treatment of:

The consultation also covers amendments to three other Standard Rules.  New waste codes will be added to SR2008 No12 and SR2008 No13.  Changes will also be made to SR2015 No18 covering the acceptance and storage of intact waste vehicle catalytic converters and amending a number of conditions.  https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/environmental-permitting/standard-rules-consultation-no-21/

The Environment Agency is consulting on changes to river basin management plans.  Consultation closes 24th April 2020. https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/environment-and-business/challenges-and-choices/

The Marine and Coastguard Agency is consulting on the recasting of the SI 1999/2723 Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances For Ships Other Than Ships Of Classes III to VI(A)) Regulations 1999.  Consultation closes 23rd December.  This is to reflect up to date requirements as contained in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-recasting-the-merchant-shipping-life-saving-appliances-regulations