Consultation on reform of the regulatory system to control small sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants in England. Summary of responses and government response. October 2014

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2014
Consultation on reform of the regulatory system to control small sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants in England. Summary of responses and government response. October 2014 Download document

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Abstract

Presents a summary of the responses received and the government response for the 2014 consultation on reforming the regulatory system controlling small sewage discharges in England. General binding rules (GBRs) and a risk-based approach to permitting in sensitive areas will apply from January 2015. A new regulatory framework to control small sewage discharges in England will also be introduced.

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PB 14212. See also: Reform of the regulatory system to control small sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants in England. General binding rules for small sewage discharges (SSDs) with effect from January 2015 (DEFRA, 2014) and Reform of the regulatory system to control small sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants in England. Additional information - October 2014 (DEFRA, 2014).

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  • Waste disposal/drainage
  • Sewage treatment/sterilisation
  • Building services
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Public health/water engineering

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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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