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Welcome to the Oil & Gas UK Environmental Legislation Website. The aim of this site is to provide access to information on statutory environmental requirements for offshore and onshore upstream oil and gas operations. The website provides guidance on consent applications, statutory limits for discharges and emissions, and what statutory and industry reporting mechanisms are in place. Guidance is also given on consent renewal, variation and what to do in the event of non-compliance. The website is maintained and updated on a quarterly basis to ensure the information provided is accurate and up to date (see How to Use Site for more information). Latest News and Ongoing Consultations is updated more frequently as required. The contents of the site is driven by the users, and if anyone has suggestions for additional topics or summary tables please contact us. In addition any feedback on broken links, errors or general tidbits for inclusions will be welcomed. Crown material has been reproduced with the permission of the controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. The material available in this guide is designed to provide general information only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, it does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Content of this site must not be used for re-sale. Latest News and Ongoing Consultations 5 July 2010 - The OSPAR Commission has launched a dedicated website for the OSPAR Ministerial Meeting, the North-East Atlantic Environment Summit, which will be held in Bergen, Norway, 20-24 September 2010. Read More about the Ministerial Meeting. 28 June 2010 - DECC issues revised PON1 proforma and guidance notes to include changed contact details for JNCC and MRCC Coastguard. 23 June 2010 - Coalition Government publishes emergency budget including a number of environmental measures. Read More. 18 June 2010 - Scottish Government publishes report investigating potential for Energy from Waste. 18 June 2010 - Site wide update undertaken for changes in legislation up to end April 2010, see News Page for details of new key legislation/guidance incorporated. 15 June 2010 - Coalition Government announces a Review of Waste Policy in England, looking at the most effective ways of reducing waste and maximising the money to be made from waste and recycling. 10 June 2010 - Scottish Government publishes Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill. 8 June 2010 - DECC announces that the UK Government will increase its inspection of drilling rigs and monitoring of offshore compliance and has asked a new oil industry group to report back on its findings on the UK’s ability to prevent and respond to oil spills. Read More 7 June 2010 - Coalition Government publishes Energy Bill 2010 1 June 2010 - Coalition Government publishes Programme for Government including chapters on Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Energy and Climate Change.
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