EA Position Statements
EA Regulatory Position Statements as at 20/11/2023. (GOV.UK)
It should be noted that the following are still valid RPSs (as at 20/11/23) but for some reason, are not available online. The EA should be contacted direct for a hard copy if needed.
- Storage of waste samples pending legal proceedings RPS 183
- Removal of airworthy parts from waste aircraft RPS 164
- Managing pesticide washings by evaporation RPS 165
- Use of wastes by emergency services for training purposes RPS 167
- Use of clean panel (screen) glass in bound applications RPS 188
- Waste portable batteries returned via couriers or similar services RPS 2
Chemicals
Regulatory position statements on activities that involve chemicals.
Disposing of waste
Regulatory position statements on activities that involve disposing of waste.
- Accepting, classifying and disposing of household packaging waste: RPS 234
- 10 June 2020
- Burning waste on campfires and bonfires: RPS 50
- 2 November 2020
- Dewatering and depositing silts from sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) on land: RPS 55
- 17 January 2020
- Disposing of waste from clearing blocked sewers: RPS 7
- 11 June 2019
- Disposing of trees and plants affected by disease or pests: RPS 71
- 21 July 2021
- Excavated waste from utilities installation and repair: RPS 211
- 3 February 2021
- Excavated waste from utilities installation and repair: RPS 211
- 3 February 2021
- Incinerating wild animal carcasses: RPS 218
- 17 January 2019
- LPG flaring at end-of-life vehicle sites: RPS 202
- 10 November 2020
- Pet cemeteries: bury and spread ash regulatory position statement
- 19 June 2013
- Relaxing certain waste regulatory requirements for volunteers and waste sites involved in voluntary litter collection: RPS 212
- 25 March 2021
- Treatment and disposal of invasive non-native plants: RPS 178
- 9 April 2019
- Using back up flares at exempt anaerobic digestion plants: RPS 120
- 23 December 2019
Medium combustion plants and specified generators
Regulatory position statements for medium combustion plants and specified generators.
Onshore oil and gas
Regulatory position statements on activities that involve onshore oil and gas.
Pig and poultry farming
Storing waste
Regulatory position statements on activities that involve storing waste.
Treating waste
Regulatory position statements on activities that involve treating waste.
Using waste
Regulatory position statements on activities that involve using waste.
Using water
Regulatory position statements on using water.
- Passive dewatering: regulatory position statement
- 10 December 2020
- Rainwater harvesting: regulatory position statement
- 28 January 2021
Water discharges
Regulatory position statements on water discharge activities.