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Cleaner Air for Scotland 2: consultation
Consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland, taking into account the recommendations arising from the independent review of the Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy.
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Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 implementation: environmental standards - consultation
Consultation seeking views on our proposals for new or updated environmental standards for Scotland’s water environment, and updates to some of the assessment methods used for deriving such standards.
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Single-use plastic items - market restrictions: consultation
This consultation proposes the introduction of market restrictions – effectively a ban – on the single-use plastic items included in Article 5 of the EU Directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (2019/904).
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Island communities impact assessments: guidance - consultation
Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.
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A National Mission with Local Impact - draft infrastructure investment plan 2021‑2022 to 2025‑2026: consultation
We are consulting on this Draft Infrastructure Investment Plan which covers the financial years 2021-2022 to 2025-2026 and outlines a coherent approach to delivering our National Infrastructure Mission and demonstrates the vital role infrastructure has to play in enabling inclusive, net zero and sustainable growth.
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Management and disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): consultation
Consultation on proposals to amend our current regulations on PCBs to ensure that we comply with the new limits set out in EU legislation.
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Proposed changes to pre-application consultation requirements: consultation
Consultation on proposed changes to the pre-application consultation (PAC) requirements in planning.
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Community climate action hubs: request for information
This request for information gives those involved, or with an interest, in community climate action an opportunity to give their views on the Scottish Government’s proposals for establishing a network of regional hubs to support community climate action in Scotland.
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Bathing waters: consultation on the 2020 bathing season
Consultation seeking views on the determination of the bathing season for 2020 and the designation of any bathing waters in light of Scotland’s continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Investing in and paying for water services: consultation
Seeks views on drafts of the two statutory inputs Scottish Ministers must make to the Strategic Review of Water Charges for the regulatory period 2021-2027 and key issues arising.