In theory, guidance documents do not have the force of law.

Guidance documents represent the Agency's current thinking on a particular subject.

Business groups have complained about the proliferation of guidance documents.

Many guidance documents are made available to regulated industries but not to the public.

General information for police on the use of firearms, including links to guidance documents.

Use the list below to locate a significant guidance document by environmental topic.

It also publishes guidance documents and other information for businesses.

For information on a specific guidance document, please contact the originating office.

"We were surprised when this guidance document was released and really disappointed," she said.

A guidance document is also available from this page.