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OEP Welcomes the Implementation of the Environmental Principles Policy Statement
01.11.2023OEP Welcomes the Implementation of the Environmental Principles Policy Statement

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 seeking volunteers to join College of Experts
27.06.2023The 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.

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 granted permission to intervene in Supreme Court appeal to highlight importance of clarity in environmental law
13.04.2023The 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
09.02.2023OEP seeks permission to intervene in Supreme Court appeal to highlight importance of clarity in environmental law

Delayed River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) to be published this week
19.12.2022Under 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.

Statement in response to publication of Environmental Targets
16.12.2022
OEP statement on Environmental Targets deadline being missed
28.10.2022OEP statement on the deadline for Environmental Targets being missed