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OEP identifies possible failures to comply with environmental law in relation to regulatory oversight of untreated sewage discharges
12.09.2023The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has identified possible failures to comply with environmental law by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Environment Agency and Ofwat in relation to the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

OEP launches investigation into DAERA’s advice on ammonia emissions
23.05.2023The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) can today announce that it is to carry out an investigation into the advice given by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) on ammonia emissions in Northern Ireland.

OEP launches investigation into the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs)
27.06.2022The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) announced on Tuesday, June 28 that it is to carry out an investigation into the roles of Ofwat, the Environment Agency and the Defra Secretary of State in the regulation of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in England.