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Consultation opens on Fornax permit draft decision

Consultation opens on Fornax permit draft decision

The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant an environmental permit to Fornax (North East) Ltd.

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Waste exemptions: new rules from January 2027

Details of changes to waste exemption rules from January 2027, subject to approval in Parliament.

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Digital waste tracking: check if you need to report the waste you receive

When permitted or licensed organisations must report controlled waste using the ‘Report receipt of waste’ service.

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Environment Agency consultation on a Resource Framework for Aggregate from Inert Waste

We want your views on the draft Resource Framework for Aggregate from Inert Waste, including the proposed approach used to develop the framework and whether you agree with its specific requirements.

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Updated: Use of manufactured topsoil: RPS 190

Added to 'Things to note' section: Where topsoil manufactured from waste materials meets BS3882:2015 it may still be considered a waste material. This RPS will next be reviewed by 1 July 2029.