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Environmental permitting guidance (England). Groundwater activities. For the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides guidance on applying legislation dealing with groundwater activities, which includes both those activities that require a permit, and those activities that are unlawful. Also describes how particular terms should be interpreted in England.
Document History
Version 1.0. Document type: guidance. First published: 8 April 2025. Applies in England only.
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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