DAERA and NIEA are issuing specific Covid-19 Regulatory Position Statements in relation to our regulated activities.
Pollution
Activities undertaken to prevent, monitor and control pollution of the air, land and water.
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Control of major accident hazards
A new Directive on the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances known as Seveso III was published on 24 July 2012 by the European Commission. It amends and repeals the Seveso II Directive from 29 September 2015.
Air Pollution
DAERA aims to provide citizens, and the wider air quality community, with user-friendly information on local air quality monitoring.
Pollution prevention and control
Radiation
Water pollution
Simple steps to prevent septic tank pollution
Septic tanks can play a role in causing water pollution. It’s important for householders to know where their septic tank is, and to ensure it’s working properly to prevent this from happening.
Know your drains and help prevent water pollution
Did you know that if your household drains are not properly connected, you could be causing water pollution and damaging the environment?
Chemicals & Water
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Summary of responses to the consultation on the Designation of Lagan Meadows as a Quiet Area pursuant to the Environmental Noise Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006.
Consultation