Regulation and Legislation
Two pollution fines in a week for Northern Ireland Water
Monday, 15 March 2010
Northern Ireland Water has been fined for the second time in a week for pollution offences.
 
Strong criticism from water companies over national water plan
Monday, 15 March 2010
Water UK, the body which represents the UK water and wastewater companies at UK and EU level, has said that an official plan for water resources is suggesting “controversial and unproven solutions”, in a withering criticism of Environment Agency proposals.
 
Ofwat launches new consultation on bulk supply
Friday, 12 March 2010
Ofwat, the economic water industry regulator for England and Wales, has launched a new consultation on bulk supply.
 
Defra announces phase-out by 2020 for peat-based compost
Friday, 12 March 2010
A call for the phase-out of peat in compost material was announced this week by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn as part of the latest Act on CO2 campaign.
 
Healey announces “green overhaul” for planning system
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has today announced proposals to update planning rules for three planning policies to help councils to tackle climate change.
 
Regulating for sustainability
Monday, 08 March 2010
The regulatory regime for the water industry has played a major role in securing service and environmental improvements and increased efficiency.
 
SEPA confirm anaerobic digestion output will not be subject to waste controls
Friday, 05 March 2010
Scotland's environment watchdog has confirmed that anaerobic digestion output that is certified under the new PAS110 quality assurance scheme and that satisfies prescribed production and usage criteria will not be subject to waste regulatory controls
 
“Nationally significant” Thames Tunnel Project to be referred to Infrastructure Planning Commission
Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Secretary of State for Environment Hilary Benn has confirmed that the proposed Thames Tunnel, the second phase of Thames Water’s £2bn London Tideway Tunnels project, is to be referred to the Infrastructure Planning Commission for fast-tracking through the planning process.
 
Sweeping changes for Northern Ireland planning system
Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots has outlined measures to bring about the most sweeping reform of Northern Ireland’s planning system for over 30 years.
 
New planning regime gets under way
Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Planning Minister John Healey has heralded the start of the new planning regime for major infrastructure as it begins receiving applications for energy projects with the potential to provide up to £50bn worth of international investment and supply electricity to 22m homes.
 
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