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River basin planning guidance
Publication Year
2021
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Comprises statutory guidance on how the Water Framework Directive is being implemented in England. Aims to help the Environment Agency to carry out their river basin planning functions for the period 2021 to 2027. Sets out expectations for the main steps and principles of the river basin planning process and the documents the Agency must produce.
Document History
Supersedes River basin planning guidance (DEFRA, 2014).
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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