Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policy
How the Environment Agency uses its enforcement and sanctioning powers to secure compliance with laws that protect the environment.
Documents
Environment Agency enforcement and sanctions policyAnnex 1: RES Act – the Environment Agency's approach to applying civil sanctions and accepting enforcement undertakingsAnnex 2: Climate change schemes – the Environment Agency's approach to applying civil penaltiesAnnex 3: The Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017 – the Environment Agency's enforcement approachAnnex 4: Environment Act 2021 – the Environment Agency's approach to applying civil sanctions and accepting enforcement undertakings