The Environment Agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations, mining waste operations, installations, water discharge and groundwater activities. In some cases they also consult on draft decisions for environmental permits. The arrangements are explained in its Public Participation Statement
These notices explain:

• the Environment Agency’s proposed decision and the reasons and considerations on which they’ve based this
• additional relevant information available since the application was advertised
• any information or guidance provided by the Secretary of State relevant to the application

This report sets out the findings of a review into the effectiveness of The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007.

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

• Operator name: Samworth Brothers Limited
• Installation name: Kettleby Foods & Melton Foods
• Permit number: EPR/CP3630WD/A001

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

• Operator name: Samworth Brothers Limited
• Installation name: Walkers Midshire Foods
• Permit number: EPR/CP3830WP/A001

The Environment Agency publish surrenders that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the surrender letter, and decision document for:

• Operator name: Midland Pig Producers Limited
• Installation name: Woodyard Lane Farm
• Permit number: EPR/KP3737MH/S002