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The Environmental Protection (England) Coal Fired Power Station Direction 2022

Ministerial direction to the Environment Agency about the operation of coal fired power stations in England.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
29 July 2022

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The Environmental Protection (England) Coal Fired Power Station Direction 2022

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The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, The Rt Hon George Eustice MP, has issued a direction to the Environment Agency.

The direction is to temporarily relax permitting conditions for coal-fired power stations in England during the winter period 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023. This is to address energy security issues if they arise, whilst aiming to limit unnecessary pollution.

Published 29 July 2022