Whats new on NetRegs

• Waste – Duty of Care Roles and Responsibilities

  The Northern Ireland Environment Agency has published a short guide to the duty of care responsibilities including advice and information for waste producers, carriers and those accepting, storing and treating waste.

  https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/waste-duty-care-responsibilities

• Please let us know your thoughts on our new website

  What do you think about our new and improved website. We want your feedback on what you like, what you don’t like and ways we can continue to improve the website. Follow the link to complete the very short survey: NetRegs website – User feedback

• NEW guidance on Environmental Management Systems

  We have recently updated and improved our guidance on Environmental Management Systems (EMS). You can find the guidance via the Environmental Topics tab or alternatively select the following link Environmental Management Systems (EMS).

• Consultation on proposed changes to the packaging recycling business targets

  See NI Future legislation or Scotland Future legislation for details of the Consultation

• NetRegs SMEnvironment survey 2016

  NetRegs has carried out a survey of environmental awareness among SMEs. There are separate reports for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

• NIEA Guidance - Greenfield Excavated Matrials in Construction

  NIEA and the CEF have developed a Regulatory Position to promote Sustainable re-use of natural excavated material from Greenfield sites.

  NIEA: Guidance on the Regulation of Greenfield Excavated Materials in Construction and Development

• New GPP 2 Above Ground Oil Storage

  The replacements for the PPGs are being developed. Now available GPP 2 Above Ground Oil Storage

• SEPA Consultation on an Intergated Authorisation Framework

  SEPA is asking for your views on the proposals for integrated authorisations.

  Consultation documents

• GPP 24 Stables, Kennels and Catteries

  NEW GPP 24 now available: Stables, Kennels and Catteries

• ENDS Award Shortlist

  NetRegs has been nominated for 3 ENDS Awards with the result being revealed on the 4th of May.

  

• NetRegs wins an ENDS Environmental Impact Award

  Knowledge development category winners, see the END Awards

• EIA (Agriculture) Regulations for Northern Ireland

  Any person intending to alter the use or management of areas of uncultivated or semi-natural land must obtain prior approval from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

  Read more on the DAERA website

• Download our NEW leaflet today: Duty of Care for waste

  NetRegs have produced a new leaflet for Scottish businesses explaining what you must do to comply with YOUR duty of care for waste.

  Duty of Care for waste (Scotland) leaflet (PDF - 775KB)