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OEP Welcomes the Implementation of the Environmental Principles Policy Statement

The 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). 

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is seeking volunteers to sign up to a College of Experts to provide insight and advice to help in its work.

The 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.  

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has been granted permission by the Supreme Court to intervene in the appeal of R (Finch) v Surrey County Council.

OEP seeks permission to intervene in Supreme Court appeal to highlight importance of clarity in environmental law

Under the Water Framework Directive Regulations, the Environment Agency (EA) must review and update River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) every six years for approval by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

OEP statement on the deadline for Environmental Targets being missed