by westoncompliance | Jul 28, 2026 | Environment, HMSO, Pollution, Transport, UK, Waste
These Regulations make amendments to SI 2016/1154 Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 in relation to waste controlling activity, waste controlling-transporting activity and waste transporting activity (together “waste controlling or...
by westoncompliance | Jul 10, 2026 | Carbon Capture and Storage, DESNZ, Fees, OPRED, Pollution, UK
DESNZ and OPRED have updated various parts of this guidance on fees and charging for environmental and other regulatory functions for offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage...
by westoncompliance | Apr 20, 2026 | Marine, MARPOL, MCA, Pollution, UK, Vessels
The MCA has published this marine guidance note, which provides information on amendments to Annex VI in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (MARPOL) concerning regulation 26 on the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan...
by westoncompliance | Mar 19, 2026 | Consultation, Defra, Environment, Onshore, Persistent organic pollutants, Pollution, Regulatory Process, UK
The Defra POPs Consultation 2026 seeks views on proposed updates to Persistent Organic Pollutants regulations, mainly to reflect new substances added under the Stockholm Convention and to consider further policy changes.It focuses on how these chemicals should be...
by westoncompliance | Mar 19, 2026 | DESNZ, OPRED, Pollution, PONs, UK, Venting
DESNZ and OPRED have updated the PON1 guidance to provide additional information relating to excessive venting of bulk powders (Appendix J).A PON1 must be submitted where there has been an excessive vent of bulk powders – OPRED expects measures are implemented...
by westoncompliance | Feb 13, 2026 | Environment, Environment Agency, Flood Risk, Onshore, Permits and Licences, Pollution, UK
The Environment Agency (EA) has published new guidance on how to apply for an environmental permit for an activity in England that could cause pollution, increase flood risk or affect land drainage.Read more…Source: EA.
by westoncompliance | Dec 19, 2025 | Ballast, Equipment, Marine, MCA, Pollution, Safety, UK, Vessels
The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/1280) repeal and replace the UK’s previous 2016 marine equipment rules (and related 2019 amendments) with a single, updated framework that sets out how marine safety and pollution-control equipment...
by westoncompliance | Nov 27, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, Marine, MCA, Pollution, UK
The MCA has updated this guidance, which outlines the standards to be met by organisations delivering Tier 2 response services in the UK, by updating contact details in Appendix 6 and replacing the Appendix 7 attachment to a newer version.Read more…Source:...
by westoncompliance | Aug 1, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, Marine, MMO, Pollution, UK
The MMO has removed Corexit EC9500B from its list of approved oil spill treatment products.Read more…Source: MMO.
by westoncompliance | Jul 15, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, Marine, MMO, Pollution, UK
The MMO has updated its list of approved oil spill treatment products to include Eflochem OSD.Read more…Source: MMO.
by westoncompliance | Jul 3, 2025 | Environment, Fees, OPRED, Pollution, UK
OPRED has made minor changes to the “Charging for environmental and other regulatory functions” section; and the “Charging schemes” section, of this fees page, and document updates.”The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees)...
by westoncompliance | Jul 2, 2025 | Environment, Fees, HMSO, Pollution, UK
The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2025 revise the fee structure for environmental regulation by OPRED. These regulations increase hourly fees charged to the offshore oil and gas sector: environmental specialists’ rates...
by westoncompliance | Jul 2, 2025 | Environment, Oil Pollution, OPEP (Oil Pollution Emergency Plan), OPRED, Pollution, UK
OPRED have issued an environmental alert because mandatory five-year reviews of oil pollution emergency plans (OPEPs) were either not conducted or not submitted in time. This meant operations were carried out without approved OPEPs, prompting OPRED to launch four...
by westoncompliance | Jun 13, 2025 | Environment, Environment Agency, Groundwater, Onshore, Pollution, SEPA, UK
The Environment Agency (EA) has enhanced and expanded its Land Contamination Risk Management (LCRM) guidance, making it applicable across the entire UK, with key changes including:Now officially applies to Scotland, accompanied by a supporting information note from...
by westoncompliance | May 29, 2025 | Emissions, Environment, HMSO, Pollution, UK, Waste, Water
These Regulations amend the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 to bring water, waste and industrial emissions activities into the framework for authorisation of environmental activities provided by the 2018 regulations.As provided for in schedule...
by westoncompliance | May 22, 2025 | Marine, MARPOL, MCA, Pollution, UK, Vessels
The MCA has updated the list of approved MARPOL surveyors.The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) Annex II, Regulation 16 requires the government of each party within the Convention to appoint or authorise surveyors for...
by westoncompliance | May 21, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, HMSO, Onshore, Persistent organic pollutants, Pollution, UK
These regulations make amendments to remove the entries concerning Dechlorane Plus and UV-328.Read more…Source: HMSO.
by westoncompliance | May 8, 2025 | Emergency, Oil Pollution, OPRED, Planning, Pollution, UK
OPRED has issued a communication to industry regarding the arrangements for planning of Tier 3 oil spill response exercises.OPRED guidance requires that Tier 3 exercises, which interface with elements of the National Contingency Plan, are held every three years.With...
by westoncompliance | May 8, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, Marine, MMO, Pollution, UK
The MMO has updated its list of approved oil spill treatment products. The list includes the name, nature and type, and approved use.Read more…Source: MMO.
by westoncompliance | Mar 27, 2025 | Chemicals, Environment, Marine, MMO, Pollution, Renewables, UK
The Maritime Management Organisation (MMO) has updated its list of approved oil spill treatment products. The list includes the name, nature and type, and approved use.Read more…Source: MMO.
