Legislation Tracker

Forthcoming Legislation

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/391

Effective: 28 February 2019

These regulations make amendments to various items of legislation concerning the environment, food and rural affairs.

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/42

Effective: 1 March 2019

These regulations concern the MARPOL Convention and revoke the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 1996.

Dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2017/227

Effective: 2 March 2019

An EU regulation has been published adding a substance to those listed in the REACH Regulation.

Guarantees of Origin of Electricity Produced from High-efficiency Cogeneration (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1206

Effective: 13 December 2018 and 29 March 2019

These regulations amend earlier legislation to take account of the UK’s plans to leave the EU.

Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/190

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning GMOs in relation to Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1408

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation in the field of international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora continues to operate effectively.

Water (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/112

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning water quality in Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

Ionising Radiation (Basic Safety Standards) (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1278

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, the Ionising Radiation (Basic Safety Standards) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018 continue to operate effectively.

Water and Floods (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/32

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations amend earlier legislation with regard to water and floods in Northern Ireland to take account of Brexit.

Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment, etc) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/26

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, Scottish legislation in the fields of environmental protection, water, the water industry, waste and bathing waters continues to operate effectively.

Planning (Environmental Assessments and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018

Reference: SR 2018/1235

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning various aspects of planning in Northern Ireland continue to operate effectively.

Renewables Obligation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/35

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the generation of electricity from renewable sources continues to operate effectively in the UK.

Environmental Impact Assessment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/123

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in Northern Ireland on environmental issues (including forestry, agriculture and water resources) continues to operate effectively.

Planning (Hazardous Substances and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1234

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the field of town and country planning and infrastructure planning continues to operate effectively.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/25

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations amend, in the context of Brexit, domestic legislation that partly implements Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Environmental Assessments and Miscellaneous Planning (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1232

Effective: 31 December 2018 and 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, certain legislation in the field of town and country planning and infrastructure planning continues to operate effectively.

Ionising Radiation (Environmental and Public Protection) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/24

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations amend various items of domestic legislation concerning ionising radiation to take account of the UK leaving the EU.

Transfrontier Shipment of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/156

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning protection from ionising radiation and shipments of radioactive waste and spent fuel continues to operate effectively.

Pipe-lines, Petroleum, Electricity Works and Oil Stocking (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1325

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations amend earlier legislation, including on the assessment of environmental effects for electricity works, pipelines and oil and gas projects, to take account of Brexit.

Drainage (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/31

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations amend earlier legislation with regard to drainage in Northern Ireland and Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment to take account of Brexit.

CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1336

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation relating to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme continues to operate effectively.

Air Quality (Amendment of Domestic Regulations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/74

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning air quality continues to operate effectively.

Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1342

Effective: 3 January and 29 March 2019

These regulations amend the ESOS Regulations with particular reference to the UK leaving the EU.

Air Quality (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1407

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation in the field of air quality continues to operate effectively.

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/39

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 continue to operate effectively.

Timber and Timber Products and FLEGT (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1025

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation intended to minimise the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the market continues to operate effectively.

Electricity (Guarantees of Origin of Electricity Produced from Renewable Energy Sources) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1093

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations amend various items of legislation to provide for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1399

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation in the field of marine strategy continues to operate effectively.

Control of Mercury (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/96

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation in the field of environmental protection, in particular relating to the regulation of mercury, continues to operate effectively.

Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/90

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, UK legislation concerning genetically modified organisms (GMOs) continues to operate effectively.

Climate Change Agreements (Amendment of Agreements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1205

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations amend agreements made under the Climate Change Agreement scheme to take account of the UK leaving the EU.

Nagoya Protocol (Compliance) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1393

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation relating to access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits continues to operate effectively.

Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) (England) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/88

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation that applies specifically to England concerning genetically modified organisms continues to operate effectively.

Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1405

Effective: 21 January and 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation relating to persistent organic pollutants continues to operate effectively.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the functioning of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme continues to operate effectively.

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/188

Effective: 28 February and 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the field of waste continues to operate effectively.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/114

Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation on environmental protection — and specifically that concerning the radioactive contamination of land in Wales — continues to operate effectively.

Persistent organic pollutants

Reference: COM(2018) 144 final

Effective: 2019

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the EU’s POPs Regulation.

Climate Change Levy (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/118

Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations amend the Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001

Companies (Directors’ Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1155

Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations impose new requirements concerning the reporting of energy use and efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions, by larger companies.

Landfill Disposals Tax (Tax Rates) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1209

Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations prescribe the rates for landfill disposals tax chargeable on taxable disposals made in Wales on or after 1 April 2019.

Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (England) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1050

Effective: 1 April 2018, 1 April 2019

These regulations concern fixed penalties payable in respect of offences relating to the environment in England.

Environmental Protection (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1227

Effective: 7 January and 7 April 2019

These regulations make amendments to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.

Energy efficiency

Reference: COM(2016) 761 final

Effective: Unknown

The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a directive amending the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive.

Eco-management and audit scheme — public administration sector

Effective: 18 May 2019

An EU decision has been published under the EMAS regulation on the sectoral reference document for the public administration sector.

Eco-management and audit scheme — car manufacturing sector

Reference: 2019/62

Effective: 18 May 2019

An EU decision has been published under the EMAS Regulation on the sectoral reference document for the car manufacturing sector.

Eco-management and audit scheme — electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing sector

Reference: 2019/63

Effective: 19 May 2019

An EU decision has been published under the EMAS regulation on the sectoral reference document for the electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing sector.

Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: 2017/2102

Effective: 12 June 2019

An EU directive has been published amending Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead in solders

Reference: 2018/737

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead in solders.

Ecodesign requirements for professional refrigerated storage cabinets

Reference: 2015/1095

Effective: 1 July 2016, 1 July 2018 and 1 July 2019

An EU regulation has been published concerning ecodesign requirements for professional refrigerated storage cabinets.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in aluminium

Reference: 2018/740

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in aluminium.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in steel

Reference: 2018/739

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in steel.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements

Reference: 2018/738

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead in glass or ceramic

Reference: 2018/736

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead in glass or ceramic.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead in high melting temperature solders

Reference: 2018/742

Effective:

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead in high melting temperature solders.

Restricted substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: 2015/863

Effective: 22 July 2019

An EU directive has been published concerning the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Environmental risk assessment of genetically modified organisms

Reference: 2018/350

Effective: 29 September 2019

An EU directive has been published amending Directive 2001/18/EC as regards the environmental risk assessment of GMOs.

Emission reductions and low-carbon investments

Reference: 2018/410

Effective: 9 October 2019

An EU directive has been published amending Directive 2003/87/EC on emission allowance trading within the EU.

Sustainable Drainage (Enforcement) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/1182

Effective: 7 January 2019

This Order provides for the enforcement of breach of the approval required under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in relation to drainage systems for construction work.

Common rules for combined transport of goods between Member States

Reference: COM(2017) 648 final

Effective: 2019

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update Directive 92/106/EEC on the establishment of common rules for certain types of combined transport of goods between Member States.

Charging HGVs for the use of certain roads (“Europe on the Move” package)

Reference: COM(2017) 276 final

Effective: 2019

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the Eurovignette Directive on charging HGVs for the use of certain roads.

Charging vehicles for the use of certain roads (“Europe on the Move” package)

Reference: COM(2017) 275 final

Effective: 2019

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to extend the scope of Directive 1999/62/EC on the charging of HGVs for the use of certain roads to other vehicles.

Ecodesign requirements for solid fuel boilers

Reference: Regulation 2015/1189

Effective: 1 January 2020

An EU regulation has been published concerning ecodesign requirements for solid fuel boilers.

Electricity Regulation

Reference: COM(2016) 861 final

Effective: 1 January 2020

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to recast the EU’s Electricity Regulation.

Emission performance standards for new cars and vans

Reference: COM(2017) 676 final

Effective: 1 January 2020

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to set emission performance standards for new cars and light commercial vehicles.

Directive 2017/2398 on the protection of workers from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens

Reference: 2017/2398

Effective: 17 January 2020

An EU directive has been published amending Directive 2004/37/EC on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens.

Dangerous chemicals in cosmetic products

Reference: 2018/35

Effective: 31 January 2020

An EU regulation has been published preventing the use of two chemicals in certain cosmetic products.

Use of cadmium and its compounds in electrical contacts

Reference: 2019/171

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of cadmium and its compounds in electrical contacts.

Use of lead and cadmium in printing inks for the application of enamels on glasses

Reference: 2019/173

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead and cadmium in printing inks for the application of enamels on glasses.

Use of lead bound in crystal glass

Reference: 2019/174

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead bound in crystal glass.

Use of lead in bearings and bushes applied in certain non-road professional use equipment

Reference: 2019/178

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead in bearings and bushes applied in certain non-road professional use equipment.

Use of lead in certain solders

Reference: 2019/172

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead in certain solders.

Use of lead in dielectric ceramic

Reference: 2019/169

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to an exemption for lead in dielectric ceramic.

Use of lead in PZT-based dielectric ceramic materials

Reference: 2019/170

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to an exemption for lead in PZT-based dielectric ceramic materials.

Use of lead in the fluorescent powder of discharge lamps containing phosphors

Reference: 2019/177

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead in the fluorescent powder of discharge lamps containing phosphors.

Use of lead in the plating layer of certain diodes

Reference: 2019/176

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead in the plating layer of certain diodes.

Use of lead oxide in window assemblies for certain laser tubes

Reference: 2019/175

Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the EU’s RoHS Directive with regard to the use of lead oxide in window assemblies for certain laser tubes.

Energy performance of buildings

Reference: 2018/844

Effective: 10 March 2020

An EU directive has been published amending earlier legislation on the energy performance of buildings and energy efficiency.

Internal market in electricity

Reference: COM(2016) 864 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the EU’s directive concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity.

Landfill and the circular economy

Reference: 2018/850

Effective: 5 July 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the Landfill Directive in order to improve waste management in the EU.

Packaging and packaging waste

Reference: 2018/852

Effective: 5 July 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the Packaging Directive in order to improve waste management in the EU.

Waste management

Reference: 2018/849

Effective: 5 July 2020

An EU directive has been published amending various directives as regards improving waste management.

Waste management and the circular economy

Reference: 2018/851

Effective: 5 July 2020

An EU directive has been published amending the Waste Directive in order to improve waste management in the EU.

Motor vehicles and their trailers

Reference: 2018/858

Effective: 1 September 2020

An EU regulation has been published on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers.

Energy efficiency

Reference: 2018/2002

Effective: 25 October 2020

An EU Directive has been published amending the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive.

Quality of water intended for human consumption

Reference: COM(2017) 753 final

Effective: 20 December 2020

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the Drinking Water Directive.

Port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships

Reference: COM(2018) 33 final

Effective: 31 December 2020

The European Commission has put forward a proposal on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships.

Market stability reserve for the EU greenhouse gas emission trading scheme

Reference: COM (2014) 20 final

Effective: 1 January 2021

A draft EU Decision has been published concerning a market stability reserve for the EU greenhouse gas emission trading scheme.

EU Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE)

Reference: COM(2018) 385 final

Effective: 1 January 2021

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to extend the LIFE Programme to the period 2021–28

Energy from renewable sources

Reference: COM(2016) 767 final

Effective: 1 January 2021

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to update the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive.

Monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions

Reference: 2018/2066

Effective: 1 January 2021

An EU regulation has been published on the monitoring and reporting of GHG emissions in the context of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources

Reference: 2018/2001

Effective: 30 June 2021

An EU directive has been published repealing and replacing the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive.

Reducing the impact of certain plastic products on the environment

Reference: COM(2018) 340 final

Effective: 2021

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.

Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products (Amendment) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1143

Effective: 1 January 2018, 1 January 2020 and 1 January 2022

These regulations add new groups of products to those listed in the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010.

Ecodesign requirements for solid fuel local space heaters

Reference: Regulation 2015/1185

Effective: 1 January 2022

An EU regulation has been published concerning ecodesign requirements for solid fuel local space heaters

Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2016

Reference: SI 2016/838

Effective: 1 September 2016, 1 April 2017, 1 January 2018 and 1 January 2022

These regulations bring more equipment within the scope of earlier legislation in this field.

Sound level of motor vehicles

Reference: 540/2014

Effective: 1 July 2016, 1 July 2019 and 1 July 2027

An EU regulation has been published on the sound level of motor vehicles.

Legislation Now in Force

HGV Road User Levy (Rate for Prescribed Vehicles) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/417

Effective: 1 February 2019

These regulations provide for a reduction of 10% in the rate of HGV Road User Levy for Euro VI vehicles.

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/206

Effective: 17 January 2019

These regulations amend existing legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases).

Air Quality (Amendment, etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/215

Effective: 17 January 2019

These regulations amend and implement certain items of EU legislation regarding air quality.

EU Ecolabel criteria for certain paper products

Reference: 2019/70

Effective: 17 January 2019

An EU decision has been published establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for graphic paper and for tissue paper and tissue products.

Harbour Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Revocation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/193

Effective: 14 January 2019

These regulations revoke the Harbour Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 as amended in 2007.

Eco-Management and Audit Scheme

Reference: 2018/2026

Effective: 11 January 2019

An EU regulation has been published updating EC Regulation 1221/2009 on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.

Infrastructure Planning (Water Resources) (England) Order 2019

Reference: 2019/12

Effective: 9 January 2019

This Order amends the Planning Act 2008 with respect to nationally significant infrastructure projects in the water sector.

Sustainable Drainage (Appeals) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1181

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations provide for a right of appeal against a decision of an approving body under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in relation to sustainable drainage systems.

Sustainable Drainage (Application for Approval Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1075

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations make provision for an approving body to charge fees in relation to applications for approval of sustainable drainage systems in Wales.

Sustainable Drainage (Approval and Adoption Procedure) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1077

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations concern approval of sustainable drainage systems and adoption of such drainage systems in Wales.

Sustainable Drainage (Approval and Adoption) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1074

Effective: 7 January 2019

This Order makes provision in relation to the requirement for approval of, and requests for adoption of, sustainable drainage systems in Wales.

Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/557

Effective: 2 May 2018 and 7 January 2019

This Order brings into force provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in relation to Wales.

Hydrofluorocarbons

Reference: 2018/1992

Effective: 6 January 2019

An EU regulation has been published on the reporting of data in respect of HFCs placed on the market in the UK and in the EU 27.

Ecodesign requirements with regard to standby, off mode electric power consumption

Reference: 801/2013

Effective: 1 January 2015, 1 January 2017 and 1 January 2019

An EU regulation has been published regarding ecodesign requirements for standby, off mode electric power consumption of household and office equipment.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013

Reference: SI 2013 No. 3113

Effective: 1 January 2014, 1 January 2016 and 1 January 2019

These regulations transpose the main provisions of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (the WEEE Directive).

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1214

Effective: 1 January 2019

These regulations amend the 2013 WEEE Regulations which implement the EU’s WEEE Directive.

Emission type approval tests

Reference: 2018/1832

Effective: 1 January 2019

An EU regulation has been published amending earlier legislation to improve emission type approval tests and procedures for light passenger and commercial vehicles.

Substances that deplete the ozone layer

Reference: 2018/2029

Effective: 1 January 2019

An EU decision has been published allocating quotas for substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Ship Recycling (Requirements in Relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment etc) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1122

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations make provision in connection with those parts of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation that concern the construction of a ship, the ship during its working life and its preparation for recycling.

Environmental Noise (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/342

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations amend the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006 to implement more recent EU legislation.

Monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles (“Europe on the Move” package)

Reference: COM(2017) 279 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a regulation to introduce monitoring and reporting of CO emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles.

Directive (EU) 2015/996 establishing common noise assessment methods

Reference: 2015/996

Effective: 31 December 2018

An EU directive has been published establishing common noise assessment methods.

Environmental Noise (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/190

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations implement Directive 2015/996/EU on common noise assessment methods.

Emission reductions

Reference: COM(2015) 337 final

Effective: 31 December 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the EU.

Environmental Noise (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1208

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations amend the Environmental Noise (Wales) Regulations 2006 in order to implement Directive 2015/996/EU establishing common noise assessment methods.

Environmental Noise (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1089

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations amend the Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006 to implement more recent EU legislation.

Conservation of Habitats and Species and Planning (Various Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1307

Effective: 28 December 2018

These regulations transpose Article 6(3) of the EU’s Habitats Directive by amending various items of UK legislation relating to planning and the conservation of habitats and species.

Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/200

Effective: 24 December 2018

These regulations make minor technical amendments to update references in existing legislation that transposes current EU environmental requirements.

Water Environment (Floods Directive) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/196

Effective: 21 December 2018

These regulations amend the Water Environment (Floods Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 to replace out of date references to other legislation.

Decision (EU) 2018/2013 on dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/2013

Effective: 18 December 2018

An EU decision has been published identifying a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Environment, Planning and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1216

Effective: 17 December 2018

These regulations make amendments, in relation to Wales, to a number of pieces of secondary legislation relating to the environment, planning and rural affairs.

Directive (EU) 2017/845 on marine strategies

Reference: 2017/845

Effective: 7 December 2018

An EU directive has been published setting out the elements to be taken into account for the preparation of marine strategies.

Carbon Accounting (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1301

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations make provision with regard to carbon accounting and carbon units for the purposes of calculating the net Welsh emissions account under the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Climate Change (Interim Emissions Targets) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1304

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations make provision for interim emissions targets under Part 2 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Climate Change (International Aviation and International Shipping) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1302

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations determine what emissions of GHG from international aviation and shipping are to be regarded as Welsh emissions for the purposes of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Climate Change (Carbon Budgets) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1303

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations provide for a maximum total amount for the net Welsh emissions account for the first two budgetary periods provided for in the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Climate Change (Net Welsh Emissions Account Credit Limit) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1305

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations set a limit on the amount of carbon units that may be credited to the net Welsh emissions account in accordance with the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/1183

Effective: 3 December 2018

This Order establishes the Energy Company Obligation scheme for the period to 31 March 2022.

Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018

Reference: 2018/352

Effective: 20 November 2018

This Order lifts a restriction on the amount of electricity that can be produced by hydro-generating stations without affecting eligibility for Scottish Renewable Obligation Certificates.

Plant Health (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/283

Effective: 17 November 2018

This Order amends the Plant Health (Scotland) Order 2005 with regard to the removal of EU measures against the palm weevil.

EU Ecolabel criteria for lubricants

Reference: 2018/1702

Effective: 13 November 2018

An EU Decision has been published establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for lubricants.

Plant Health (Forestry) (Amendment) (England and Scotland) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/1048

Effective: 1 November 2018

This Order amends the Plant Health (Forestry) Order 2005 in the light of EU legislation concerning plant pests.

Ship Recycling Facilities (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/171

Effective: 29 October 2018

These regulations amend the Ship Recycling Facilities Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015.

Ship recycling facilities

Reference: 2018/1478

Effective: 24 October 2018

An EU decision has been published updating the European List of ship recycling facilities.

EU Ecolabel criteria for various products

Reference: 2018/1590

Effective: 23 October 2018

An EU decision has been published extending the period of validity of the EU Ecolabel criteria for several products including printed paper and bed mattresses.

Town and Village Greens (Landowner Statements) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1100

Effective: 22 October 2018

These regulations revoke the Town and Village Greens (Landowner Statements) (Wales) Regulations 2018.

Town and Village Greens (Landowner Statements) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1021

Effective: 22 October 2018

These regulations make provision in respect of the deposit of statements under the Commons Act 2006.

Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 (Site Restoration Relief) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1057

Effective: 11 October 2018

These regulations amend the Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 to enable site restoration relief to be applied to the disposal of material consisting entirely of topsoil.

Rural Development Programme (Transfer) (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/964

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations transfer rights and liabilities previously assigned to Natural England under EU legislation on the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development to the Environment Secretary.

Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/800

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations give the Secretary of State the power to impose civil sanctions by way of fixed and variable monetary penalties.

Wildlife Licence Charges (England) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/771

Effective: 1 October 2018

This Order sets out charges to be paid in relation to licenses issued by Natural England.

Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/703

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations provide for the enforcement of relevant EU legislation.

CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Revocation and Savings) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/841

Effective: 1 October 2018

This Order revokes in the UK the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013 and amends the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010.

Ecodesign requirements for heaters

Reference: 813/2013

Effective: 26 September 2015, 26 September 2017 and 26 September 2018

An EU regulation has been published regarding ecodesign requirements for heaters.

Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks

Reference: 814/2013

Effective: 26 September 2015, 26 September 2017 and 26 September 2018

An EU regulation has been published regarding ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks.

Ecodesign requirements for certain cooling products

Reference: 2016/2281

Effective: 1 January and 26 September 2018

An EU regulation has been published regarding the ecodesign requirements for certain cooling products.

Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval and Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/764

Effective: 21 September 2018

These regulations implement the EU’s NRMM Regulation with regard to gaseous and particulate pollutant emission limits.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/942

Effective: 17 September and 10 November 2018

These regulations make amendments to a large number of pieces of legislation within Defra’s remit.

Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/219

Effective: 1 September 2018

These regulations provide a new regulatory framework in Scotland for radioactive substances activities.

Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018

Reference: Chapter 18

Effective: Various dates in 2018 and as the Secretary of State will announce by future regulations

The Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 is intended to enable consumers in the UK to benefit from improvements in transport technology.

Occupational exposure limit values

Reference: 2017/164

Effective: 21 August 2018

An EU directive has been published establishing a fourth list of indicative OELVs.

BAT conclusions for waste treatment

Reference: 2018/1147

Effective: 17 August 2018

An EU decision has been published establishing BAT conclusions for waste treatment.

Nuclear Reactors (Environmental Impact Assessment for Decommissioning) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/834

Effective: 6 August 2018

These regulations concern the dismantling or decommissioning of nuclear power stations and other nuclear reactors.

Risk assessments in relation to invasive alien species

Reference: 2018/968

Effective: 30 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published concerning risk assessments in relation to invasive alien species.

Monitoring and reporting of carbon dioxide emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles

Reference: 2018/956

Effective: 29 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published on monitoring and reporting of CO emissions from, and fuel consumption of, new heavy-duty vehicles.

Water Environment (Floods Directive) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/137

Effective: 27 July 2018

These regulations make the Department for Infrastructure the competent authority for the purposes of the implementation of the Floods Directive.

New Towns Act 1981 (Local Authority Oversight) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/891

Effective: 24 July 2018

These regulations make provision for the local oversight of new town development corporations.

Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/895

Effective: 24 July 2018

These regulations amend the Allocation Regulations and the Eligible Generator Regulations.

Airports (Noise-related Operating Restrictions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/785

Effective: 23 July 2018

These regulations implement the requirement to designate competent authorities for the purposes of EU Regulation 598/2014 with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports.

Fuel range type approval

Reference: 2018/932

Effective: 22 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the rules on the requirements for universal fuel range type approval.

Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/896

Effective: 20 July 2018

This Order provides for an annual cap on the number of renewables obligation certificates.

Offshore Combustion Installations (Pollution Prevention and Control) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/798

Effective: 18 July 2018

These regulations transport certain obligations in the EU’s Medium Combustion Plant Directive and Industrial Emissions Directive insofar as they apply to offshore combustion installations.

Safety of insulation materials

Reference: 2016/1017

Effective: 14 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation with regard to exposure to ammonia released from cellulose wadding insulation materials.

Extending expiry dates of EU Ecolabel licenses

Reference: 2018/993

Effective: 13 July 2018

An EU decision has been published postponing the date on which a number of EU Ecolabel licenses expire.

Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/706

Effective: 11 July 2018

These regulations partially implement the requirements of Directive 2015/1787/EU on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Dangerous chemicals in cosmetic products

Reference: 2018/885

Effective: 11 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published restricting the use of a chemical in certain cosmetic products.

Hazardous substances in bearing shells and bushes for certain refrigerant-containing compressors

Reference: 2017/1010

Effective: 6 July 2018

An EU directive has been published confirming the temporary exemption of lead from the restrictions of the RoHS Directive.

Hazardous substances in filter glasses and glasses used for reflectance standards

Reference: 2017/1009

Effective: 6 July 2018

An EU directive has been published confirming the temporary exemption of cadmium and/or lead from the restrictions of the RoHS Directive.

Hazardous substances in white glasses used for optical applications

Reference: 2017/1011

Effective: 6 July 2018

An EU directive has been published confirming the temporary exemption of lead from the restrictions of the RoHS Directive.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/575

Effective: 1 June and 5 July 2018

These regulations make amendments in relation to England to numerous pieces of secondary legislation.

Hazardous waste

Reference: 2017/997

Effective: 5 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published updating the Waste Framework Directive with regard to ecotoxicity.

Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/721

Effective: 05 July 2018

These regulations amend legislation which refers to the EU’s Waste Directive.

Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/724

Effective: 5 July 2018

This Order amends the Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) Order 2011.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/725

Effective: 4 July 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures to transpose Directive 2013/59/Euratom regarding protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper

Reference: 2018/741

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper.

National Emission Ceilings Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/129

Effective: 1 July 2018

These regulations implement in the UK Directive 2016/2284/EU relating to national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants.

National emissions of atmospheric pollutants

Reference: 2016/2284

Effective: 1 July 2018

An EU directive has been published on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/760

Effective: 30 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products.

Regulatory Reform (Specification of Basic Safety Standards Directive) (Scotland) Order 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/192

Effective: 27 June 2018

This order enables the EU’s Basic Safety Standards Directive to be transposed under the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

Community Right to Buy (Abandoned, Neglected or Detrimental Land) (Eligible Land, Regulators and Restrictions on Transfers and Dealing) (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/201

Effective: 27 June 2018

These regulations make provision in connection with the right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land in Scotland.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers and Modification of Enactments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/429

Effective: 18 April and 22 June 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/162

Effective: 19 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of such products containing microbeads.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (England) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1312

Effective: 9 January and 19 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products.

Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/647

Effective: 15 June 2018

These regulations concern the quality of water supplied by water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales for drinking, washing, cooking and food preparation.

Endocrine-disrupting substances

Reference: 2017/2100

Effective: 7 June 2018

An EU regulation has been published setting out scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine-disrupting properties in biocides.

Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc) (England) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/119

Effective: 1 April and 1 June 2018

This Order amends a number of existing instruments to provide that a public consultation must be held before decisions are taken on applications for planning permission.

Landfill of waste

Reference: COM(2015) 594 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Landfill Directive.

Packaging waste

Reference: COM(2015) 596 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Packaging Waste Directive.

Waste from end-of-life vehicles, batteries and accumulators, and electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: COM(2015) 593 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending three directives concerning various aspects of waste.

Waste policy

Reference: COM(2015) 595 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Waste Directive.

Energy performance of buildings

Reference: COM(2016) 765 final

Effective: Unknown

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) (Amendment) Order 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1309

Effective: 1 June 2018

This Order makes provisions in relation to permission in principle and includes details of certain excluded developments.

Ship recycling facilities

Reference: 2018/684

Effective: 28 May 2018

An EU Decision has been published updating the European List of ship recycling facilities.

Data Protection Act 2018

Effective: 25 May 2018

The Data Protection Act 2018 aims to modernise data protection laws in the UK to make them fit for purpose for an increasingly digital economy and society.

Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/610

Effective: 22 May 2018

These regulations amend the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2014.

Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/611

Effective: 22 May 2018

These regulations replace the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2011 with further amendments.

Bathing Water (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/527

Effective: 21 May 2018

These regulations amend the Bathing Water Regulations 2013 which implement Directive 2006/7/EC concerning the management of bathing water quality.

Roadworthiness tests of commercial vehicles

Reference: 2014/47/EU

Effective: 20 May 2018

An EU directive has been published on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles.

Preventing the use of dangerous chemicals in windscreen washing fluids

Reference: 2018/589

Effective: 9 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation as regards methanol in windscreen washing fluids.

Protecting workers from dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/588

Effective: 9 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation to address risks to the health of workers exposed to NMP.

Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/570

Effective: 8 May 2018

This Order reduces the permitted number of authorised offshore HVAC collector substations.

Ionising Radiation (Basic Safety Standards) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/482

Effective: 8 May 2018

These regulations partly transpose Directive 2013/59/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Waste Enforcement (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/369

Effective: 29 March and 8 May 2018

These regulations amend the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Environment Act 1995 in connection with the EU Waste Directive.

Waste (Fees and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/91

Effective: 7 May 2018

These regulations amend earlier legislation with regard to waste fees and charges in Northern Ireland.

Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018

Reference: 2018 asp 8

Effective: On such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint.

The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 provides the legislative framework to enable delivery of a package of other policy initiatives that the Scottish Government is introducing to increase forestry’s contribution to the Scottish Ministers’ economic, environmental and social ambitions.

EU Ecolabel criteria for indoor cleaning services

Reference: 2018/680

Effective: 4 May 2018

An EU Decision has been published establishing EU Ecolabel criteria for indoor cleaning services.

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018

Effective: 2 May 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

EU Ecolabel criteria for hand dishwashing detergents

Reference: 2018/666

Effective: 2 May 2018

An EU Decision has been published amending Decision 2014/312/EU on the period of validity of the EU Ecolabel criteria for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.

Dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/594

Effective: 19 April 2018

An EU Decision has been published identifying a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Pollution Prevention and Control (Designation of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive) (Offshore) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/487

Effective: 17 April 2018

This Order concerns Directive 2015/2193/EU on the limitation of emissions from medium combustion plants and the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999.

Renewable Transport Fuels and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/374

Effective: 15 April 2018

These regulations amend earlier legislation to take account of changes brought about by EU directives.

Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2018

Reference: SI 2018/70

Effective: 6 April 2018

These Rules allow for all dispositions of registered land that must be registered to be carried out online.

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/343

Effective: 6 April 2018

This Order amends the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/352

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations update earlier legislating to take account of more recent EU directives.

Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018 No. 362

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations amend the 2012 UK Regulations which implement the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Commencement No. 8) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/393

Effective: 6 April 2018

These Regulations bring into force provisions in the Housing and Planning Act 2016 relating to rogue landlords and property agents in England.

Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/151

Effective: 2 April 2018

These regulations impose duties on land managers to reduce and prevent the pollution of waters from diffuse agricultural sources.

Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/35

Effective: 25 January and 1 April 2018

This Order brings certain provisions of the Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 into force.

Wales Act 2014, Sections 16 and 19 (Disapplication of UK Stamp Duty Land Tax and UK Landfill Tax) (Appointed Date) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/214

Effective: 1 April 2018

This Order disapplies landfill tax with regard to Wales for disposals made on or after 1 April 2018.

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/98

Effective: 22 February and 1 April 2018

These regulations update the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2015 in the light of relevant EU legislation.

Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/87

Effective: 1 April 2018

This Order specifies the standard rate and lower rate for Scottish Landfill Tax for disposals on or after 1 April 2018.

Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/449

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations set the rate for the operational costs levy and provide a revised figure for the settlement costs levy.

Landfill Disposals Tax (Administration) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/101

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations make provisions associated with the administration of the landfill disposals tax.

Landfill Tax (Disposals of Material) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/442

Effective: 1 April 2018

This Order gives effect to certain exemptions to Landfill Tax under amendments made to the Finance Act 1996 by the Finance Act 2018.

Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) and Marine Strategy (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/287

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations concern the transfer to the Welsh Ministers of certain functions relating to harbours.

Landfill Disposals Tax (Tax Rates) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/131

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations specify the rates for landfill disposals tax and will apply to a taxable disposal made on or after 1 April 2018.

Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/342

Effective: 9 March and 1 April 2018

These regulations bring into force parts of the Digital Economy Act 2017 relating to the disclosure of information to or by a water or sewerage undertaker in Wales.

Oil and Gas Authority (Levy) and Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/311

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations make provision for calculating and imposing a levy on the holders of petroleum licences.

Conservation of Salmon (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/37

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations make minor amendments to the Conservation of Salmon (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Littering from Vehicles Outside London (Keepers: Civil Penalties) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/171

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations concern littering from vehicles in England.

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1177

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations implement Directive 2004/35/EC on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1200

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations provide for offences, penalties and enforcement powers in support of the EU's Mercury Regulation.

Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1274

Effective: 15 January 2018, 28 February 2018 and 1 April 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010 in relation to Wales with particular reference to the provision of automatic fire suppression systems.

Landfill Tax (Wales) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/243

Effective: 1 April 2018

This Order concerns the devolution of landfill tax to Wales.

Landfill Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/396

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations amend the Landfill Tax Regulations 1996.

Hazardous waste

Reference: COM(2017) 23 final

Effective: 30 March 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the Waste Framework Directive with regard to ecotoxicity.

Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/40

Effective: 30 March 2018

These regulations amend the Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2010.

Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/255

Effective: 29 March 2018

These regulations take account of the EU Energy Labelling Regulation.

Capital Allowances (Energy-saving Plant and Machinery) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/268

Effective: 22 March 2018

This Order implements the 100% first-year allowance scheme which encourages businesses to invest in energy-saving plant and machinery.

Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/33

Effective: 20 March 2018

These regulations implement the Medium Combustion Plant Directive in Northern Ireland.

Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Oil Storage) (Wales) Regulations 2016

Reference: SI 2016/359

Effective: 15 March 2018 and 15 March 2020

These Welsh regulations set rules with regard to storing oil near sources of water.

Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/370

Effective: 15 March 2018

This Order amends the Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 to increase the size of the site.

Emission performance standards for new passenger cars

Reference: 2018/258

Effective: 14 March 2018

An EU regulation has been published updating EU Regulation 725/2011 regarding the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars.

Emission performance standards for new vans

Reference: 2018/259

Effective: 14 March 2018

An EU regulation has been published updating EU Regulation 427/2014 regarding the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from light commercial vehicles.

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/68

Effective: 12 March 2018

These regulations implement in the UK the revised version of Annex II of the MARPOL Convention.

Wales Act 2017 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1069

Effective: 6 March 2018

These regulations concern licences to search, bore for and get petroleum in Welsh onshore areas.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/102

Effective: 1 March 2018

These regulations amend the WEEE Regulations 2013 with regard to the collection, treatment, recovery and disposal of WEEE.

Government Consultations

Radioactive waste disposal in Wales

From 16 January 2019 to 14 April 2019

Radioactive Waste Management, a subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, seeks views on potential sites for a Geological Disposal Facility in Wales.

Climate change in Scotland

From 12 February 2019 to 9 April 2019

The Scottish Government seeks views on a proposed five-year Climate Change Adaptation Programme for Scotland.

Evaluation of possible sites for a Geological Disposal Facility

From 20 December 2018 to 31 March 2019

Radioactive Waste Management seeks views on its search for a suitable site for a Geological Disposal Facility in England.

Aarhus Convention

From 20 December 2018 to 14 March 2019

The European Commission seeks views on the EU’s implementation of the Aarhus Convention in the area of access to justice in environmental matters.

Water management

From 15 January 2019 to 12 March 2019

Defra seeks views on proposals to modernise water regulation and allow better long-term planning of water resources and drainage.

Small-scale low-carbon generation

From 8 January 2019 to 5 March 2019

BEIS seeks views on the introduction of a mandatory supplier-led route to market for small-scale low-carbon generation.

EU legislation on water policy and floods

From 17 September 2018 to 4 March 2019

The European Commission seeks views on how well the EU’s Water Framework Directive and Floods Directive are working.

Climate change adaptation in Wales

From 3 December 2018 to 4 March 2019

The Welsh Government seeks views on the draft Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Wales.

Environmental permitting public participation statement

From 7 January 2019 to 1 March 2019

The Environment Agency seeks views on proposals to revise the public participation statement for environmental permitting.

Felling street trees

From 30 December 2018 to 28 February 2019

Defra and the Forestry Commission seek views on introducing measures in England with regard to the felling of street trees.

Single-use carrier bags

From 27 December 2018 to 22 February 2019

Defra seeks views on extending and increasing the charge for single-use carrier bags.

EU Emissions Trading System

From 30 November 2018 to 22 February 2019

The European Commission seeks views on its plans for revising the rules for free allocation in the EU Emissions Trading System.

Planning and biodiversity

From 2 December 2018 to 10 February 2019

Defra seeks views on how the planning system in England can be improved to protect the environment through biodiversity net gain.

Sustainable batteries

From 9 January 2019 to 6 February 2019

The European Commission seeks views on its plans to make Europe a global leader in producing and using sustainable batteries.

Environment Agency charges

From 3 December 2018 to 1 February 2019

The Environment Agency seeks views on its charge proposals to take effect from April 2019.

Water resources in England

From 29 November 2018 to 31 January 2019

Defra seeks views on the draft National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure.

Renewable energy in Scotland

From 30 November 2018 to 31 January 2019

The Scottish Government seeks views on proposed changes to its suite of Good Practice Principles for Renewable Energy Developments.

Environment plan for England

From 19 December 2018 to 25 January 2019

Defra seeks views on measuring progress in its for England.

Transportation Noise Action Plan for Scotland

From 5 December 2018 to 16 January 2019

The Scottish Government seeks views on its Transportation Noise Action Plan for the period 2019 to 2023.

Flood risk activities

From 16 November 2018 to 11 January 2019

The Environment Agency seeks views on proposals to revise the existing standard rules for flood risk activities and to create three new ones.

Fracking: community consultations

From 31 October 2018 to 7 January 2019

The MHCLG seeks views on whether applicants submitting a planning application for shale gas development in England should be required to conduct pre-application consultations with the local community.

Sellafield — Major Permit Review

From 26 October 2018 to 21 December 2018

The Environment Agency seeks views on an application from Sellafield Ltd to vary its Radioactive Substances Activities permit at its site in Cumbria.

Medium combustion plant

From 23 November 2018 to 21 December 2018

The Environment Agency seeks views on a proposed revision to the standard rule for medium combustion plant.

High Speed Two Phase 2b

From 11 October 2018 to 21 December 2018

HS2 Ltd seeks views on the working draft Environmental Statement for HS2 Phase 2b.

Lower Thames Crossing

From 10 October 2018 to 20 December 2018

Highways England seeks views on the proposed new Lower Thames Crossing.

Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations

From 20 November 2018 to 18 December 2018

BEIS and the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning seek views on draft guidance for the Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 2018.

Oil and gas in Scotland

From 23 October 2018 to 18 December 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on its position not to support the development of unconventional oil and gas — including fracking.

Revisions to marine licensing exemptions

From 2 November 2018 to 14 December 2018

Defra seeks views on proposed changes to marine licensing exemptions.

Toy Safety Directive

From 19 September 2018 to 12 December 2018

The European Commission seeks views on its plans to assess the performance of the EU’s Toy Safety Directive.

Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

From 6 November 2018 to 4 December 2018

Defra seeks views on updating the restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment regulations to bring Directive 2017/2102 into UK law.

Single-use plastic products

From 22 October 2018 to 3 December 2018

Defra seeks views on plans to ban plastic straws, stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds in England.

Coastal Special Protection Areas

From 31 July 2018 to 30 November 2018

Natural England seeks views on proposals to extend the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Special Protection Area and Ramsar Site.

Forestry in Scotland

From 20 September 2018 to 29 November 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on a draft Forestry Strategy for 2019–29.

Vehicle emission standards

From 6 November 2018 to 28 November 2018

DfT seeks views on proposals concerning the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions for new cars and vans if the UK leaves the EU with no deal.

Renewable Heat Incentive: biomass combustion

From 16 October 2018 to 27 November 2018

BEIS seeks views on proposed changes to the RHI to exclude further support for biomass installations in urban areas.

Noise Action Plans in Scotland

From 15 October 2018 to 23 November 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on draft Noise Action Plans for Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee 2018

From 15 October 2018 to 18 November 2018

Defra seeks views on whether there should be a WEEE compliance fee set for 2018.

Noise Action Plans

From 4 October 2018 to 15 November 2018

Defra seeks views on three draft Noise Action Plans covering roads, railways and large urban areas in England.

Amending domestic food legislation

From 16 October 2018 to 13 November 2018

Defra seeks views on plans to update laws in England for food.

Special Protection Areas in Scotland

From 14 September 2018 to 9 November 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on proposals to create 15 Special Protection Areas under EU legislation concerning wild birds.

Land ownership in Scotland

From 20 June 2018 to 8 November 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on improving transparency of land ownership in Scotland.

Roadside air pollution in Wales

From 21 September 2018 to 2 November 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on proposals to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels on roads in Wales.

Clean Air Zones

From 5 October 2018 to 2 November 2018

Defra and the DfT seek views on proposals regarding the identification of taxis and PHVs entering charging CAZs.

Radioactive waste

From 30 July 2018 to 31 October 2018

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority seeks views on plans for a single that will apply to all radioactive waste generated within its group.

Environmental permit compliance

From 17 September 2018 to 29 October 2018

The Environment Agency seeks views on proposals to change how it assesses and scores permit compliance.

Shale gas exploration

From 19 July 2018 to 25 October 2018

MHCLG seeks views on granting planning permission for non-hydraulic shale gas exploration development in England through a permitted development right.

Shale gas projects

From 19 July 2018 to 25 October 2018

BEIS seeks views on which criteria would be appropriate to trigger inclusion of major shale gas production projects in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project regime.

Energy Performance Certificates

From 26 July 2018 to 19 October 2018

BEIS and MHCLG seek views on how EPCs are currently performing, and feedback on suggestions for improvement.

Urban waste water treatment

From 13 July 2018 to 19 October 2018

The European Commission seeks views on the impact of the EU’s Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Forestry felling and restocking in Scotland

From 20 August 2018 to 14 October 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on proposals for regulating forestry felling and restocking in Scotland from 1 April 2019.

Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

From 25 September 2018 to 12 October 2018

The European Commission seeks views on its planned evaluation of the RoHS Directive.

Cleaner fuels for domestic burning

From 17 August 2018 to 12 October 2018

Defra seeks views on proposals to help households in England change to cleaner fuels for domestic burning of wood and solid fuels.

Proposed changes to the Contracts for Difference contract

From 30 August 2018 to 10 October 2018

BEIS seeks views on proposed changes to the CfD contract.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

From 17 July 2018 to 9 October 2018

The European Commission seeks views on a long-term EU strategy aimed at cutting GHG emissions.

Flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy

From 5 September 2018 to 9 October 2018

The Environment Agency seeks views on a Strategic Environmental Assessment scoping report into the National FCERM strategy.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Wales

From 12 July 2018 to 4 October 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on what actions should be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Wales by 2030.

Noise action plan for Wales

From 11 July 2018 to 3 October 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on a draft plan to replace the current noise action plan for Wales.

Capacity Market and Emissions Performance Standard

From 8 August 2018 to 1 October 2018

BEIS seeks views and evidence on how well the Capacity Market and the Emissions Performance Standard have been working.

Changes to London’s Congestion Charge

From 6 July 2018 to 28 September 2018

TfL seeks views on proposed changes to the Congestion Charge.

Pollution from brake, tyre and road surface wear

From 26 July 2018 to 28 September 2018

Defra and the DfT seek evidence on the impact of particulate emissions from non-exhaust sources, specifically from brake, tyre and road surface wear.

Business use of energy

From 18 July 2018 to 26 September 2018

BEIS has called for evidence on helping businesses to improve the way they use energy.

Deposit-return scheme for Scotland

From 27 June 2018 to 25 September 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on options for a deposit-return scheme on beverage containers.

Petroleum extraction policy in Wales

From 3 July 2018 to 25 September 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on its draft policy towards petroleum extraction in Wales.

Biowaste permits

From 28 June 2018 to 20 September 2018

The Environment Agency seeks views on its permitting approach and requirements for biowaste activities.

Delivering goods sustainably

From 30 July 2018 to 20 September 2018

DfT seeks evidence on the opportunities available to deliver goods more sustainably.

Standard rules consultation

From 28 June 2018 to 20 September 2018

The Environment Agency seeks views on proposed changes to standard rules and generic risk assessments.

Renewable transport fuel supply

From 20 July 2018 to 16 September 2018

The DfT seeks views on a range of issues related to renewable transport fuel supply in the UK.

Energy standards in Scotland

From 25 June 2018 to 14 September 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on reviewing the energy standards of the Scottish Building Regulations.

Feed-In Tariffs scheme

From 19 July 2018 to 13 September 2018

BEIS seeks views on the proposed closure of the Feed-In Tariffs scheme to new applications after 31 March 2019.

Future of Mobility Grand Challenge

From 27 July 2018 to 10 September 2018

DfT seeks evidence to help to shape its Future of Mobility Grand Challenge.

Agriculture and the rural economy in post-Brexit Scotland

From 20 June 2018 to 7 September 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on plans to stabilise and simplify income support for land managers in Scotland after Brexit.

Energy intensive industries and the Renewables Obligation

From 21 June 2018 to 7 September 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on a possible widening of the exemption for energy intensive industries from the indirect costs of the Renewables Obligation.

Oil and gas operations at Horse Hill, Surrey

From 4 September 2017 to 3 September 2018

The Environment Agency seeks views on an application by Horse Hill Developments Ltd for a variation with regard to its search for oil and gas reserves at its Horse Hill site in Surrey.

Protecting Scotland’s marine waters

From 5 July 2018 to 31 August 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on the potential for improving protection given to Priority Marine Features outside Scotland’s Marine Protected Area network.

Small-scale low-carbon generation

From 19 July 2018 to 30 August 2018

BEIS seeks views on the future of small-scale low-carbon electricity generation support.

Household waste duty of care

From 3 July 2018 to 28 August 2018

Defra and the Welsh Government seek views on updated guidance for householders and new guidance for local authorities on meeting and enforcing the duty of care for waste.

Environment Strategy for Scotland

From 29 June 2018 to 24 August 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on plans to develop an Environment Strategy.

EU’s Ozone Regulation

From 1 June 2018 to 24 August 2018

The European Commission seeks views on the implementation of the EU’s Ozone Regulation.

Sites of special scientific interest

From 27 June 2018 to 22 August 2018

Natural England seeks views on proposals to use its byelaw-making powers to protect SSSIs from damage or deterioration.

Clean Air Strategy

From 22 May 2018 to 14 August 2018

Defra seeks views on proposals to reduce air pollution and its effects.

Clean Air Zone in Leeds

From 28 June 2018 to 12 August 2018

Leeds City Council seeks views on proposals to improve air quality in the city.

Environment policy post-Brexit

From 10 May 2018 to 2 August 2018

Defra seeks views on a proposed Environmental Principles and Governance Bill which would apply to England after the UK leaves the EU.

Ambient air quality

From 8 May 2018 to 31 July 2018

The European Commission seeks views on how the Ambient Air Quality Directives have contributed to improved air quality in Europe.

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations

From 1 June 2018 to 29 July 2018

The MCA seeks views on proposed changes to the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 1996.

National Radon Action Plan

From 29 June 2018 to 27 July 2018

Public Health England seeks views on a draft UK strategy and action plan on radon.

Energy efficiency in Scotland

From 2 May 2018 to 27 July 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on proposals to create a 20-year Energy Efficient Scotland programme.

Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing

From 2 May 2018 to 27 July 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on proposals for the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post-2020.

EU Environment Action Programme

From 3 May 2018 to 26 July 2018

The European Commission seeks views on the EU’s seventh Environment Action Programme (2013-20).

Red diesel and non-road mobile machinery

From 15 May 2018 to 24 July 2018

Defra seeks views on whether the availability of red diesel for non-road mobile machinery discourages the purchase of cleaner alternatives.

Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive

From 23 April 2018 to 23 July 2018

The European Commission seeks views on the effectiveness of the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive.

National Development Framework in Wales

From 30 April 2018 to 23 July 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on the next stage of the development of the National Development Framework.

Approval of infrastructure development in Wales

From 30 April 2018 to 23 July 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on proposed changes to how infrastructure development in Wales is approved.

Vehicle Excise Duty for vans

From 15 May 2018 to 20 July 2018

The Treasury seeks views on plans to reform VED to incentivise van drivers to make the cleanest choices when purchasing a new vehicle.

Marine Conservation Zones

From 8 June 2018 to 20 July 2018

Defra seeks views on plans regarding Marine Conservation Zones around the UK.

Offshore wind energy in Scotland

From 13 June 2018 to 18 July 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on potential sites for developments under a new leasing round for commercial scale offshore wind energy projects.

Private Water Supplies (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

From to

These regulations partially implement the requirements of Directive 2015/1787/EU on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment

From 16 April 2018 to 10 July 2018

The European Commission seeks views on potential measures to regulate the environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment.

Serious and organised crime in the waste sector

From 10 June 2018 to 8 July 2018

Defra seeks evidence about the threat and effects of serious and organised crime in the waste sector in England.

Decommissioning and clean up of nuclear sites

From 8 May 2018 to 3 July 2018

BEIS seeks views on the regulation of nuclear sites in the final stages of decommissioning and clean-up.

Nitrogen dioxide pollution in England

From 29 May 2018 to 26 June 2018

Defra seeks views on how to reduce air pollution in 33 English local authority areas.

Cotton bud ban in Scotland

From 27 April 2018 to 22 June 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on a proposal to ban the manufacture and sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds in Scotland.

Environmental permitting: flood risk exclusions and exemptions

From 11 April 2018 to 20 June 2018

Defra and the Welsh Government seek views on amending exemptions and exclusions for flood risk activities in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.

Nuclear decommissioning

From 23 May 2018 to 20 June 2018

BEIS seeks views on proposals to amend EIA regulations that apply to the decommissioning of nuclear reactors

Reduction of rail freight noise

From 28 March 2018 to 20 June 2018

The European Commission seeks views on proposals for the reduction of rail freight noise.

Clean Air Zone Framework for Wales

From 25 April 2018 to 19 June 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on a proposed Clean Air Zone Framework for Wales.

Roadside nitrogen dioxide in Wales

From 25 April 2018 to 19 June 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on a supplement to the “UK plan for tackling roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations 2017”.

Badger control in Cumbria

From 5 June 2018 to 18 June 2018

Natural England seeks views on the potential impact of a badger cull on the livelihoods or daily activities of people in Cumbria.

Medium combustion plant and specified generators

From 4 May 2018 to 15 June 2018

The Environment Agency seeks views on proposed new and revised standard rules environmental permits.

Amendment to the 2009 Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order

From 21 March 2018 to 12 June 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on enabling additional capacity at large hydro generating stations.

Heat in buildings

From 19 March 2018 to 11 June 2018

BEIS seeks evidence on action that can be taken to phase out high carbon fossil fuel heating in off gas grid buildings.

Litter and refuse: updating enforcement guidance

From 10 April 2018 to 8 June 2018

Defra seeks views on guidance to councils in England about using their litter enforcement powers fairly and effectively.

Zero emission capable taxis

From 6 March 2018 to 29 May 2018

The Treasury seeks views on plans to exempt zero emission capable taxis from the VED supplement on expensive cars.

Smart meters

From 17 April 2018 to 24 May 2018

BEIS seeks views on proposals concerning consumers in Great Britain with first generation smart meters who switch energy supplier.

Ecodesign requirements for standby, networked standby and off mode electric power consumption

From 15 March 2018 to 24 May 2018

The European Commission seeks views on a proposed review of EC Regulation 1275/2008 on ecodesign requirements for standby, networked standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment.

Planning policy in Wales

From 12 February 2018 to 18 May 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on the latest version of the national land-use planning policy document.

Brexit — the impact on food, farming and the environment

From 27 February 2018 to 8 May 2018

Defra seeks views on its proposals for a Green Brexit.

Energy Company Obligation (2018–2022)

From 30 March 2018 to 29 April 2018

BEIS seeks views on the future design of the Energy Company Obligation.

Water resources infrastructure

From 5 April 2018 to 26 April 2018

Defra seeks views on proposals for the types and sizes of infrastructure that should be considered as nationally significant.

Geological disposal of radioactive waste in Wales

From 25 January 2018 to 20 April 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on proposals for engaging communities that might wish to host a Geological Disposal Facility for radioactive waste.

Radioactive waste disposal — working with communities

From 25 January 2018 to 19 April 2018

BEIS seeks views on how communities should be engaged in a siting process for a Geological Disposal Facility for higher activity radioactive waste.

Radioactive waste disposal — policy framework

From 25 January 2018 to 19 April 2018

BEIS seeks views on whether the NPS provides an adequate framework for making decisions on development consent applications for geological disposal infrastructure.

Emissions from non-road mobile machinery

From 20 March 2018 to 10 April 2018

The DfT seeks views on reducing emissions from non-road mobile machinery.

Invasive non-native species

From 9 January 2018 to 3 April 2018

Defra and the Welsh Government seek views on enforcing the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulation in England and Wales.

Heathrow expansion

From 17 January 2018 to 28 March 2018

Heathrow Airport seeks views on its proposed expansion.

Climate change adaptation reporting

From 12 February 2018 to 26 March 2018

Defra seeks views on plans to manage the third round of climate change adaptation reporting.

Reducing crime at sites handling waste

From 15 January 2018 to 26 March 2018

Defra and the Welsh Government seek views on proposals to reduce crime and improve performance in the waste sector.

Plastic waste

From 13 March 2018 to 18 May 2018

The Treasury seeks evidence on how changes to the tax system or charges could be used to reduce the amount of single-use plastics that is wasted.

Standard for marine oil spill response providers

From 8 January 2018 to 9 March 2018

MCA and BEIS seek views on proposals for minimum standards among providers of marine oil pollution response services.

Reintroduction of beavers to Scotland

From 12 December 2017 to 6 March 2017

The Scottish Government seeks views on its policy to reintroduce beavers to Scotland.

Road vehicle emissions and safety rules

From 2 February 2018 to 2 March 2018

The DfT seeks views on proposals to implement EU emissions and safety rules.

Offshore renewables decommissioning

From 7 February 2018 to 2 March 2018

BEIS seeks views on proposed updates to guidance on decommissioning for developers of offshore renewable energy installations.

Planning law in Wales

From 30 November 2017 to 1 March 2018

The Law Commission seeks views on proposals to amend and simplify planning law in Wales.

EU’s strategy on adaptation to climate change

From 7 December 2017 to 1 March 2018

The European Commission seeks views on an evaluation of the EU’s strategy on adaptation to climate change.

London’s Low Emission Zones

From 30 November 2017 to 28 February 2018

TfL seeks views on proposals to improve air quality in London by amending the existing Low Emission Zone and Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Use of solid fuels for domestic heating

From 30 January 2018 to 27 February 2018

Defra seeks information on the use of solid fuels for domestic heating.

Great Western rail franchise

From 29 November 2017 to 21 February 2018

The DfT seeks views on proposals for improving train services on the Great Western rail network from April 2020.

Pharmaceuticals in the environment

From 22 November 2017 to 21 February 2018

The European Commission seeks views on possible actions to address the risks from pharmaceuticals in the environment.

Grey squirrels in Wales

From 20 November 2017 to 21 February 2018

The Welsh Government seeks views on proposals to manage grey squirrels in Wales.

Energy efficiency and district heating in Scotland

From 14 November 2017 to 20 February 2018

The Scottish Government seeks views on the strategic development of district heating.

Older Legislation in Force

HGV Road User Levy (Rate for Prescribed Vehicles) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/417

Effective: 1 February 2019

These regulations provide for a reduction of 10% in the rate of HGV Road User Levy for Euro VI vehicles.

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/206

Effective: 17 January 2019

These regulations amend existing legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases).

Air Quality (Amendment, etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/215

Effective: 17 January 2019

These regulations amend and implement certain items of EU legislation regarding air quality.

EU Ecolabel criteria for certain paper products

Reference: 2019/70

Effective: 17 January 2019

An EU decision has been published establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for graphic paper and for tissue paper and tissue products.

Harbour Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Revocation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/193

Effective: 14 January 2019

These regulations revoke the Harbour Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 as amended in 2007.

Eco-Management and Audit Scheme

Reference: 2018/2026

Effective: 11 January 2019

An EU regulation has been published updating EC Regulation 1221/2009 on the voluntary participation by organisations in a Community Eco-Management and Audit Scheme.

Infrastructure Planning (Water Resources) (England) Order 2019

Reference: 2019/12

Effective: 9 January 2019

This Order amends the Planning Act 2008 with respect to nationally significant infrastructure projects in the water sector.

Sustainable Drainage (Appeals) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1181

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations provide for a right of appeal against a decision of an approving body under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in relation to sustainable drainage systems.

Sustainable Drainage (Application for Approval Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1075

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations make provision for an approving body to charge fees in relation to applications for approval of sustainable drainage systems in Wales.

Sustainable Drainage (Approval and Adoption Procedure) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1077

Effective: 7 January 2019

These regulations concern approval of sustainable drainage systems and adoption of such drainage systems in Wales.

Sustainable Drainage (Approval and Adoption) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1074

Effective: 7 January 2019

This Order makes provision in relation to the requirement for approval of, and requests for adoption of, sustainable drainage systems in Wales.

Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/557

Effective: 2 May 2018 and 7 January 2019

This Order brings into force provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 in relation to Wales.

Hydrofluorocarbons

Reference: 2018/1992

Effective: 6 January 2019

An EU regulation has been published on the reporting of data in respect of HFCs placed on the market in the UK and in the EU 27.

Ecodesign requirements with regard to standby, off mode electric power consumption

Reference: 801/2013

Effective: 1 January 2015, 1 January 2017 and 1 January 2019

An EU regulation has been published regarding ecodesign requirements for standby, off mode electric power consumption of household and office equipment.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013

Reference: SI 2013 No. 3113

Effective: 1 January 2014, 1 January 2016 and 1 January 2019

These regulations transpose the main provisions of Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (the WEEE Directive).

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1214

Effective: 1 January 2019

These regulations amend the 2013 WEEE Regulations which implement the EU’s WEEE Directive.

Emission type approval tests

Reference: 2018/1832

Effective: 1 January 2019

An EU regulation has been published amending earlier legislation to improve emission type approval tests and procedures for light passenger and commercial vehicles.

Substances that deplete the ozone layer

Reference: 2018/2029

Effective: 1 January 2019

An EU decision has been published allocating quotas for substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Ship Recycling (Requirements in Relation to Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment etc) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1122

Effective: 31 December 2018

Environmental Noise (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/342

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations amend the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006 to implement more recent EU legislation.

Monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles (“Europe on the Move” package)

Reference: COM(2017) 279 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a regulation to introduce monitoring and reporting of CO emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles.

Directive (EU) 2015/996 establishing common noise assessment methods

Reference: 2015/996

Effective: 31 December 2018

An EU directive has been published establishing common noise assessment methods.

Environmental Noise (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/190

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations implement Directive 2015/996/EU on common noise assessment methods.

Emission reductions

Reference: COM(2015) 337 final

Effective: 31 December 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the EU.

Environmental Noise (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1208

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations amend the Environmental Noise (Wales) Regulations 2006 in order to implement Directive 2015/996/EU establishing common noise assessment methods.

Environmental Noise (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1089

Effective: 31 December 2018

These regulations amend the Environmental Noise (England) Regulations 2006 to implement more recent EU legislation.

Conservation of Habitats and Species and Planning (Various Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1307

Effective: 28 December 2018

These regulations transpose Article 6(3) of the EU’s Habitats Directive by amending various items of UK legislation relating to planning and the conservation of habitats and species.

Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/200

Effective: 24 December 2018

These regulations make minor technical amendments to update references in existing legislation that transposes current EU environmental requirements.

Water Environment (Floods Directive) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/196

Effective: 21 December 2018

These regulations amend the Water Environment (Floods Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 to replace out of date references to other legislation.

Decision (EU) 2018/2013 on dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/2013

Effective: 18 December 2018

An EU decision has been published identifying a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Environment, Planning and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1216

Effective: 17 December 2018

These regulations make amendments, in relation to Wales, to a number of pieces of secondary legislation relating to the environment, planning and rural affairs.

Directive (EU) 2017/845 on marine strategies

Reference: 2017/845

Effective: 7 December 2018

An EU directive has been published setting out the elements to be taken into account for the preparation of marine strategies.

Carbon Accounting (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1301

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations make provision with regard to carbon accounting and carbon units for the purposes of calculating the net Welsh emissions account under the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Climate Change (Interim Emissions Targets) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1304

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations make provision for interim emissions targets under Part 2 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Climate Change (International Aviation and International Shipping) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1302

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations determine what emissions of GHG from international aviation and shipping are to be regarded as Welsh emissions for the purposes of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Climate Change (Carbon Budgets) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1303

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations provide for a maximum total amount for the net Welsh emissions account for the first two budgetary periods provided for in the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Climate Change (Net Welsh Emissions Account Credit Limit) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1305

Effective: 6 December 2018

These regulations set a limit on the amount of carbon units that may be credited to the net Welsh emissions account in accordance with the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.

Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/1183

Effective: 3 December 2018

This Order establishes the Energy Company Obligation scheme for the period to 31 March 2022.

Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Amendment Order 2018

Reference: 2018/352

Effective: 20 November 2018

This Order lifts a restriction on the amount of electricity that can be produced by hydro-generating stations without affecting eligibility for Scottish Renewable Obligation Certificates.

Plant Health (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/283

Effective: 17 November 2018

This Order amends the Plant Health (Scotland) Order 2005 with regard to the removal of EU measures against the palm weevil.

EU Ecolabel criteria for lubricants

Reference: 2018/1702

Effective: 13 November 2018

An EU Decision has been published establishing the EU Ecolabel criteria for lubricants.

Plant Health (Forestry) (Amendment) (England and Scotland) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/1048

Effective: 1 November 2018

This Order amends the Plant Health (Forestry) Order 2005 in the light of EU legislation concerning plant pests.

Ship Recycling Facilities (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/171

Effective: 29 October 2018

These regulations amend the Ship Recycling Facilities Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015.

Ship recycling facilities

Reference: 2018/1478

Effective: 24 October 2018

An EU decision has been published updating the European List of ship recycling facilities.

EU Ecolabel criteria for various products

Reference: 2018/1590

Effective: 23 October 2018

An EU decision has been published extending the period of validity of the EU Ecolabel criteria for several products including printed paper and bed mattresses.

Town and Village Greens (Landowner Statements) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1100

Effective: 22 October 2018

These regulations revoke the Town and Village Greens (Landowner Statements) (Wales) Regulations 2018.

Town and Village Greens (Landowner Statements) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1021

Effective: 22 October 2018

These regulations make provision in respect of the deposit of statements under the Commons Act 2006.

Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 (Site Restoration Relief) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/1057

Effective: 11 October 2018

These regulations amend the Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 to enable site restoration relief to be applied to the disposal of material consisting entirely of topsoil.

Rural Development Programme (Transfer) (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/964

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations transfer rights and liabilities previously assigned to Natural England under EU legislation on the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development to the Environment Secretary.

Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/800

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations give the Secretary of State the power to impose civil sanctions by way of fixed and variable monetary penalties.

Wildlife Licence Charges (England) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/771

Effective: 1 October 2018

This Order sets out charges to be paid in relation to licenses issued by Natural England.

Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/703

Effective: 1 October 2018

These regulations provide for the enforcement of relevant EU legislation.

CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Revocation and Savings) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/841

Effective: 1 October 2018

This Order revokes in the UK the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2013 and amends the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010.

Ecodesign requirements for heaters

Reference: 813/2013

Effective: 26 September 2015, 26 September 2017 and 26 September 2018

An EU regulation has been published regarding ecodesign requirements for heaters.

Ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks

Reference: 814/2013

Effective: 26 September 2015, 26 September 2017 and 26 September 2018

An EU regulation has been published regarding ecodesign requirements for water heaters and hot water storage tanks.

Ecodesign requirements for certain cooling products

Reference: 2016/2281

Effective: 1 January and 26 September 2018

An EU regulation has been published regarding the ecodesign requirements for certain cooling products.

Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval and Emission of Gaseous and Particulate Pollutants) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/764

Effective: 21 September 2018

These regulations implement the EU’s NRMM Regulation with regard to gaseous and particulate pollutant emission limits.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/942

Effective: 17 September and 10 November 2018

These regulations make amendments to a large number of pieces of legislation within Defra’s remit.

Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/219

Effective: 1 September 2018

These regulations provide a new regulatory framework in Scotland for radioactive substances activities.

Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018

Reference: Chapter 18

Effective: Various dates in 2018 and as the Secretary of State will announce by future regulations

The Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 is intended to enable consumers in the UK to benefit from improvements in transport technology.

Occupational exposure limit values

Reference: 2017/164

Effective: 21 August 2018

An EU directive has been published establishing a fourth list of indicative OELVs.

BAT conclusions for waste treatment

Reference: 2018/1147

Effective: 17 August 2018

An EU decision has been published establishing BAT conclusions for waste treatment.

Nuclear Reactors (Environmental Impact Assessment for Decommissioning) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/834

Effective: 6 August 2018

These regulations concern the dismantling or decommissioning of nuclear power stations and other nuclear reactors.

Risk assessments in relation to invasive alien species

Reference: 2018/968

Effective: 30 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published concerning risk assessments in relation to invasive alien species.

Monitoring and reporting of carbon dioxide emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles

Reference: 2018/956

Effective: 29 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published on monitoring and reporting of CO emissions from, and fuel consumption of, new heavy-duty vehicles.

Water Environment (Floods Directive) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: 2018/137

Effective: 27 July 2018

These regulations make the Department for Infrastructure the competent authority for the purposes of the implementation of the Floods Directive.

New Towns Act 1981 (Local Authority Oversight) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/891

Effective: 24 July 2018

These regulations make provision for the local oversight of new town development corporations.

Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/895

Effective: 24 July 2018

These regulations amend the Allocation Regulations and the Eligible Generator Regulations.

Airports (Noise-related Operating Restrictions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/785

Effective: 23 July 2018

Fuel range type approval

Reference: 2018/932

Effective: 22 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the rules on the requirements for universal fuel range type approval.

Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/896

Effective: 20 July 2018

This Order provides for an annual cap on the number of renewables obligation certificates.

Offshore Combustion Installations (Pollution Prevention and Control) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/798

Effective: 18 July 2018

These regulations transport certain obligations in the EU’s Medium Combustion Plant Directive and Industrial Emissions Directive insofar as they apply to offshore combustion installations.

Safety of insulation materials

Reference: 2016/1017

Effective: 14 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation with regard to exposure to ammonia released from cellulose wadding insulation materials.

Extending expiry dates of EU Ecolabel licenses

Reference: 2018/993

Effective: 13 July 2018

An EU decision has been published postponing the date on which a number of EU Ecolabel licenses expire.

Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/706

Effective: 11 July 2018

These regulations partially implement the requirements of Directive 2015/1787/EU on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Dangerous chemicals in cosmetic products

Reference: 2018/885

Effective: 11 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published restricting the use of a chemical in certain cosmetic products.

Hazardous substances in bearing shells and bushes for certain refrigerant-containing compressors

Reference: 2017/1010

Effective: 6 July 2018

An EU directive has been published confirming the temporary exemption of lead from the restrictions of the RoHS Directive.

Hazardous substances in filter glasses and glasses used for reflectance standards

Reference: 2017/1009

Effective: 6 July 2018

An EU directive has been published confirming the temporary exemption of cadmium and/or lead from the restrictions of the RoHS Directive.

Hazardous substances in white glasses used for optical applications

Reference: 2017/1011

Effective: 6 July 2018

An EU directive has been published confirming the temporary exemption of lead from the restrictions of the RoHS Directive.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/575

Effective: 1 June and 5 July 2018

These regulations make amendments in relation to England to numerous pieces of secondary legislation.

Hazardous waste

Reference: 2017/997

Effective: 5 July 2018

An EU regulation has been published updating the Waste Framework Directive with regard to ecotoxicity.

Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/721

Effective: 05 July 2018

These regulations amend legislation which refers to the EU’s Waste Directive.

Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2018

Reference: 2018/724

Effective: 5 July 2018

This Order amends the Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) Order 2011.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/725

Effective: 4 July 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures to transpose Directive 2013/59/Euratom regarding protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper

Reference: 2018/741

Effective: 01 July 2019

An EU directive has been published amending the RoHS 2 Directive as regards an exemption for certain electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper.

National Emission Ceilings Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/129

Effective: 1 July 2018

These regulations implement in the UK Directive 2016/2284/EU relating to national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric pollutants.

National emissions of atmospheric pollutants

Reference: 2016/2284

Effective: 1 July 2018

An EU directive has been published on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/760

Effective: 30 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products.

Regulatory Reform (Specification of Basic Safety Standards Directive) (Scotland) Order 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/192

Effective: 27 June 2018

This order enables the EU’s Basic Safety Standards Directive to be transposed under the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

Community Right to Buy (Abandoned, Neglected or Detrimental Land) (Eligible Land, Regulators and Restrictions on Transfers and Dealing) (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/201

Effective: 27 June 2018

These regulations make provision in connection with the right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land in Scotland.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers and Modification of Enactments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/429

Effective: 18 April and 22 June 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Scotland) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/162

Effective: 19 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products and the sale of such products containing microbeads.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (England) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1312

Effective: 9 January and 19 June 2018

These regulations prohibit the use of microbeads as an ingredient in the manufacture of rinse-off personal care products.

Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/647

Effective: 15 June 2018

These regulations concern the quality of water supplied by water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales for drinking, washing, cooking and food preparation.

Endocrine-disrupting substances

Reference: 2017/2100

Effective: 7 June 2018

An EU regulation has been published setting out scientific criteria for the determination of endocrine-disrupting properties in biocides.

Town and Country Planning (Local Authority Consultations etc) (England) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/119

Effective: 1 April and 1 June 2018

This Order amends a number of existing instruments to provide that a public consultation must be held before decisions are taken on applications for planning permission.

Landfill of waste

Reference: COM(2015) 594 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Landfill Directive.

Packaging waste

Reference: COM(2015) 596 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Packaging Waste Directive.

Waste from end-of-life vehicles, batteries and accumulators, and electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: COM(2015) 593 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending three directives concerning various aspects of waste.

Waste policy

Reference: COM(2015) 595 final

Effective: 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal amending the Waste Directive.

Energy performance of buildings

Reference: COM(2016) 765 final

Effective: Unknown

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) (Amendment) Order 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1309

Effective: 1 June 2018

This Order makes provisions in relation to permission in principle and includes details of certain excluded developments.

Ship recycling facilities

Reference: 2018/684

Effective: 28 May 2018

An EU Decision has been published updating the European List of ship recycling facilities.

Data Protection Act 2018

Effective: 25 May 2018

The Data Protection Act 2018 aims to modernise data protection laws in the UK to make them fit for purpose for an increasingly digital economy and society.

Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/610

Effective: 22 May 2018

These regulations amend the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2014.

Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2018

Reference: 2018/611

Effective: 22 May 2018

These regulations replace the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2011 with further amendments.

Bathing Water (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/527

Effective: 21 May 2018

These regulations amend the Bathing Water Regulations 2013 which implement Directive 2006/7/EC concerning the management of bathing water quality.

Roadworthiness tests of commercial vehicles

Reference: 2014/47/EU

Effective: 20 May 2018

An EU directive has been published on the technical roadside inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles.

Preventing the use of dangerous chemicals in windscreen washing fluids

Reference: 2018/589

Effective: 9 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation as regards methanol in windscreen washing fluids.

Protecting workers from dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/588

Effective: 9 May 2018

An EU regulation has been published amending the REACH Regulation to address risks to the health of workers exposed to NMP.

Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/570

Effective: 8 May 2018

This Order reduces the permitted number of authorised offshore HVAC collector substations.

Ionising Radiation (Basic Safety Standards) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/482

Effective: 8 May 2018

These regulations partly transpose Directive 2013/59/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

Waste Enforcement (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/369

Effective: 29 March and 8 May 2018

These regulations amend the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Environment Act 1995 in connection with the EU Waste Directive.

Waste (Fees and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/91

Effective: 7 May 2018

These regulations amend earlier legislation with regard to waste fees and charges in Northern Ireland.

Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018

Reference: 2018 asp 8

Effective: On such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint.

EU Ecolabel criteria for indoor cleaning services

Reference: 2018/680

Effective: 4 May 2018

An EU Decision has been published establishing EU Ecolabel criteria for indoor cleaning services.

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018

Effective: 2 May 2018

These regulations are part of a package of measures transposing Directive 2013/59/Euratom on protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation.

EU Ecolabel criteria for hand dishwashing detergents

Reference: 2018/666

Effective: 2 May 2018

An EU Decision has been published amending Decision 2014/312/EU on the period of validity of the EU Ecolabel criteria for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.

Dangerous chemicals

Reference: 2018/594

Effective: 19 April 2018

An EU Decision has been published identifying a substance of very high concern under the REACH Regulation.

Pollution Prevention and Control (Designation of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive) (Offshore) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/487

Effective: 17 April 2018

This Order concerns Directive 2015/2193/EU on the limitation of emissions from medium combustion plants and the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999.

Renewable Transport Fuels and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/374

Effective: 15 April 2018

These regulations amend earlier legislation to take account of changes brought about by EU directives.

Land Registration (Amendment) Rules 2018

Reference: SI 2018/70

Effective: 6 April 2018

These Rules allow for all dispositions of registered land that must be registered to be carried out online.

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/343

Effective: 6 April 2018

This Order amends the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/352

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations update earlier legislating to take account of more recent EU directives.

Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018 No. 362

Effective: 6 April 2018

These regulations amend the 2012 UK Regulations which implement the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Commencement No. 8) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/393

Effective: 6 April 2018

These Regulations bring into force provisions in the Housing and Planning Act 2016 relating to rogue landlords and property agents in England.

Reduction and Prevention of Agricultural Diffuse Pollution (England) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/151

Effective: 2 April 2018

These regulations impose duties on land managers to reduce and prevent the pollution of waters from diffuse agricultural sources.

Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/35

Effective: 25 January and 1 April 2018

This Order brings certain provisions of the Landfill Disposals Tax (Wales) Act 2017 into force.

Wales Act 2014, Sections 16 and 19 (Disapplication of UK Stamp Duty Land Tax and UK Landfill Tax) (Appointed Date) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/214

Effective: 1 April 2018

This Order disapplies landfill tax with regard to Wales for disposals made on or after 1 April 2018.

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/98

Effective: 22 February and 1 April 2018

These regulations update the Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2015 in the light of relevant EU legislation.

Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/87

Effective: 1 April 2018

This Order specifies the standard rate and lower rate for Scottish Landfill Tax for disposals on or after 1 April 2018.

Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/449

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations set the rate for the operational costs levy and provide a revised figure for the settlement costs levy.

Landfill Disposals Tax (Administration) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/101

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations make provisions associated with the administration of the landfill disposals tax.

Landfill Tax (Disposals of Material) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/442

Effective: 1 April 2018

This Order gives effect to certain exemptions to Landfill Tax under amendments made to the Finance Act 1996 by the Finance Act 2018.

Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) and Marine Strategy (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/287

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations concern the transfer to the Welsh Ministers of certain functions relating to harbours.

Landfill Disposals Tax (Tax Rates) (Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/131

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations specify the rates for landfill disposals tax and will apply to a taxable disposal made on or after 1 April 2018.

Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/342

Effective: 9 March and 1 April 2018

These regulations bring into force parts of the Digital Economy Act 2017 relating to the disclosure of information to or by a water or sewerage undertaker in Wales.

Oil and Gas Authority (Levy) and Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/311

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations make provision for calculating and imposing a levy on the holders of petroleum licences.

Conservation of Salmon (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/37

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations make minor amendments to the Conservation of Salmon (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Littering from Vehicles Outside London (Keepers: Civil Penalties) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/171

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations concern littering from vehicles in England.

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1177

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations implement Directive 2004/35/EC on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1200

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations provide for offences, penalties and enforcement powers in support of the EU's Mercury Regulation.

Building (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1274

Effective: 15 January 2018, 28 February 2018 and 1 April 2018

These regulations amend the Building Regulations 2010 in relation to Wales with particular reference to the provision of automatic fire suppression systems.

Landfill Tax (Wales) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/243

Effective: 1 April 2018

This Order concerns the devolution of landfill tax to Wales.

Landfill Tax (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/396

Effective: 1 April 2018

These regulations amend the Landfill Tax Regulations 1996.

Hazardous waste

Reference: COM(2017) 23 final

Effective: 30 March 2018

The European Commission has put forward a proposal to amend the Waste Framework Directive with regard to ecotoxicity.

Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2018

Reference: SSI 2018/40

Effective: 30 March 2018

These regulations amend the Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2010.

Energy Information (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/255

Effective: 29 March 2018

These regulations take account of the EU Energy Labelling Regulation.

Capital Allowances (Energy-saving Plant and Machinery) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/268

Effective: 22 March 2018

This Order implements the 100% first-year allowance scheme which encourages businesses to invest in energy-saving plant and machinery.

Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018

Reference: SR 2018/33

Effective: 20 March 2018

These regulations implement the Medium Combustion Plant Directive in Northern Ireland.

Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Oil Storage) (Wales) Regulations 2016

Reference: SI 2016/359

Effective: 15 March 2018 and 15 March 2020

These Welsh regulations set rules with regard to storing oil near sources of water.

Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) Order 2018

Reference: SI 2018/370

Effective: 15 March 2018

This Order amends the Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 to increase the size of the site.

Emission performance standards for new passenger cars

Reference: 2018/258

Effective: 14 March 2018

An EU regulation has been published updating EU Regulation 725/2011 regarding the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from passenger cars.

Emission performance standards for new vans

Reference: 2018/259

Effective: 14 March 2018

An EU regulation has been published updating EU Regulation 427/2014 regarding the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from light commercial vehicles.

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/68

Effective: 12 March 2018

These regulations implement in the UK the revised version of Annex II of the MARPOL Convention.

Wales Act 2017 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2017

Reference: SI 2017/1069

Effective: 6 March 2018

These regulations concern licences to search, bore for and get petroleum in Welsh onshore areas.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/102

Effective: 1 March 2018

These regulations amend the WEEE Regulations 2013 with regard to the collection, treatment, recovery and disposal of WEEE.