This regulatory position statement covers the discharge of uncontaminated water (such as rainwater) from excavations at building sites and other excavations.

It does not apply to discharges to ground or groundwater.

The Environment Agency gives notice that it proposes to carry out improvement work to Millbrook tidal barrier in Millbrook (NGR SX 42857 52352). The proposed improvement work will involve the following:

• erosion control measures to toes of the barrier
• reinstatement of erosion at the end of the spillway and slipway
• replacement of control gates

This is in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Land Drainage Improvement Works) Regulations 1999 as amended by SI 2005/1399 and SI 2006/618.

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

• what the application is about
• which Environment Agency offices you can visit to see the application documents on the public register
• when you need to comment by

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

• what the application is about
• which Environment Agency offices you can visit to see the application documents on the public register
• when you need to comment by

This is the sixth annual report of progress by government departments against the greening government commitments (GGCs).

The Greening Government Commitments (GGCs) are targets for reducing the negative effects that government’s estates and operations have on the environment.

The previous annual reports are also available.