consultations

25th April 2023

Consultation on initial regulatory proposals for offshore hydrogen pipelines and storage.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting Is proposals to extend the consenting responsibility of the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) to offshore oil and gas pipeline construction and to hydrogen pipelines. Consultation published 24th April and closes on 22nd May. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/proposals-for-offshore-hydrogen-regulation

12th April 2023

Air quality consultation

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is consulting on a revised national air quality strategy.  Consultation published 11th April and closes on 21st April. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/air-quality-strategy-review-team/consultation-on-the-draft-revised-air-quality-stra/

4th April 2023

Consultation on strengthening environmental civil sanctions

The Environment Agency is consulting on strengthening environmental civil sanctions. Consultation published 4th April and closes 15th May.   https://consult.defra.gov.uk/water-industry/environmental-civil-sanctions-consultation/