The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance identifying the standards for the continuous monitoring and sampling of stack emissions. This guidance specifies the standards relating to the quality assurance of continuous emissions monitoring systems and their associated data acquisition and handling systems, long-term samplers and quality assurance of predictive emissions monitoring systems.

The Environmental Agency (EA) has published guidance setting out the procedure for submitting a Freedom of Information (FOI) or Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) request. The guidance specifies that the EA's online submission service is restricted to requests relating to the whole of England, three or more counties, or centralised corporate services. Requests for personal data must be directed as Subject Access Requests under the Data Protection Act 2018.

The Environment Agency (EA) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have published guidance setting out the requirements for registering and deregistering polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) equipment in England through an online service, explaining that holders must re‑register their equipment annually by 31 July until it is no longer held and must deregister it once it has been disposed of or decontaminated. The guidance specifies that applicants must provide authorised contact details and relevant organisational information, and, for registration, detailed technical and location data for each item, including unique identifiers, siting details, estimated oil quantities and substance concentration where known. For deregistration, applicants must additionally provide information on disposal or decontamination methods and dates, confirm whether the site has been sold, and submit supporting evidence such as waste transfer documentation or laboratory reports. It further explains that fees vary according to the number of items and sites, that invoices will be issued to a nominated address, and that equipment details may be submitted individually or in bulk, with bulk spreadsheet uploads recommended for larger numbers of items, alongside details of where to obtain assistance.

The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on appealing its regulatory decisions or reporting instances of non-compliance with the Regulators’ Code. The guidance specifies when this procedure should be used, the process and timelines for submitting an appeal, and the steps involved in an initial and impartial review after submission. It also differentiates between regulatory and non-regulatory decisions. The guidance indicates that the EA should provide an outcome within 28 calendar days of receiving a regulatory appeal. However, if a statutory right of appeal exists, this procedure should not be used, and the appeal process outlined in the documents from the EA should be followed.

The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on assessing noise and vibration risks when applying for an environmental permit in England. It states that applicants must consider any potential noise and vibration impacts as part of the application process. The guidance outlines how to use the EA’s Noise Advisory Tool (NAT) and helps operators determine whether they need to submit a Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (NIA) and a Noise and Vibration Management Plan (NMP).

The Environment Agency (EA) has published two guidance documents. The first document outlines the various types of costs the EA includes when calculating proposals for new or revised charges and explains the teams that receive income and the services they offer in the EA’s regulatory role. The second document details the optional ‘priority tracked service’, which provides additional support for major projects in England requiring a complex range of environmental permits and licences. This service is designed to assist in the effective submission of multiple applications. The guidance covers the types of projects supported, associated costs, and how to request coordination, among other aspects.

The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on classification codes for common wastes produced through mechanical treatment at waste management facilities, including vehicle and metal shredder residues, mixed and segregated wastes, minerals, and refuse derived fuels. The EA has also published a new collection page, consolidating existing guidance documents on identifying and classifying different types of waste before it is sent for recycling or disposal, such as construction and demolition waste, healthcare and related wastes, and packaging waste and recyclables, among others.

The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on applying for coastal adaptation pilots funding. This follows a £30 million investment announced jointly with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 28 January 2026. The guidance details that £12 million will be available for coastal adaptation readiness actions across England, with applications limited to coastal protection authorities acting as accountable delivery bodies. The eligible actions fall under five categories: (1) community infrastructure adaptive solutions; (2) transitional use of land in coastal erosion zones; (3) coastal adaptation planning; (4) coastal authority delivery models and (5) community support and digital and technological tools for coastal adaptation. Proposals must align with relevant shoreline management plans and identify locations managed under either the 'no active intervention' or 'managed realignment' approaches. Additionally, proposals should include a local funding contribution of at least 10% and demonstrate feasibility within the three-year timeframe from 2026–29.

The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on how it determines applications for water abstraction licences when there are competing proposals to use the same water source in England. When multiple applicants seek to abstract from the same river catchment or groundwater body and supply is limited, the EA may grant a licence to one or more applicants, refuse all applications, or impose restrictive conditions. Applicants may be asked to share or split the available water, provided such arrangements are in the public interest, enforceable, and environmentally sustainable. In cross-border catchments, the EA works with Natural Resources Wales or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to reach decisions. Competing proposals are identified through planning consultations, pre-application discussions, or licence submissions, and applicants may need to provide additional information. If proposals are at different stages, determinations may be delayed to allow fair comparison. Applications that fail to meet environmental or public interest standards are refused, though revised submissions may be considered.

The Environment Agency (EA) has published new guidance, outlining the procedures for complying with emission limit values (ELVs) for hydrogen combustion plants exceeding one megawatt thermal input (MWth). The guidance specifies the minimum ELVs for hydrogen, both as a single and blended fuel, provisions for establishing ELVs, compliance requirements, and includes a cost-benefit analysis for situations where a plant is unable to meet these ELVs, among other aspects.

The Environment Agency (EA) has published final guidance on demonstrating decarbonisation readiness for new or substantially refurbished electricity-generating combustion plants in England when applying for an environmental permit. The guidance applies to applications submitted on or after 28 February 2026.  It is intended for: (1) operators designing combustion power plants and preparing environmental permit applications; (2) EA regulatory staff; and (3) organisations or members of the public seeking to understand how environmental regulations and standards are applied. This publication follows the EA’s February 2025 consultation on the draft guidance and is accompanied by the EA’s consultation response.

The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on carrying out a flood risk assessment in order to complete a planning application. The guidance applies to applications for development in flood zones 1, 2, 3 or 3b.