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The article offers news briefs of Great Britain related to legislative updates from October 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Implementation of the Water Bill by the Ninth Sitting of the Committee Debate in the Great Britain House of Commons. Introduction of the Decarbonisation Bill by the Great Britain House of Commons. Publication of the document titled "Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration in the UK: Regulation and Best Practice" by the Great Britain Department of Energy and Climate Change.

The article focuses on the updates on legislations in Great Britain. The Energy Generation (Planning and Right to Invest) Bill 2012 (Bill No. 135) requires energy generation firms to offer residents the right to purchase a portion of company shares, and will establish Community Power Direct. Public Bodies Act 2011 allows ministers to abolish public bodies and offices, and modify the function of a public body. Localism Act 2011 have provision that include the abolition of home information packs.

The article offers information on environmental law and legislations in the U.S. and Great Britain. It states that Energy Security and Green Economy Bill proposes to improve energy efficiency in businesses, residential homes, and low carbon energy production. Moreover, the National Park Authorities Bill 2010-2011 entitles the Secretary of State to eliminate National Park Authorities. Meanwhile, the Sea Fishing Order 2010 requires the reporting and recording of fishing activity in Europe.