Legislation Tracker

Forthcoming Legislation

Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019

Reference: SR 2019/76
Effective: 30 April 2019

These regulations amend the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008, which implement in part the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

Regulation (EU) 2019/330 on the export and import of hazardous chemicals

Reference: Regulation (EU) 2019/330
Effective: 1 May 2019

An EU regulation has been published updating Regulation 649/2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals.

Regulation (EU) 2019/330 on the export and import of hazardous chemicals

Reference: Regulation (EU) 2019/330
Effective: 1 May 2019

An EU regulation has been published updating Regulation 649/2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals.

Waste (Fees and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019

Reference: 2019/83
Effective: 2 May 2019

These regulations amend the Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999, which sets out the charges for registration as a carrier of controlled waste.

Nitrate Pollution Prevention (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/863
Effective: 3 May 2019

These regulations amend the Nitrate Pollution Prevention (Wales) Regulations 2013 relating to the monitoring of nitrate pollution and the designation of nitrate vulnerable zones.

Decision (EU) 2019/62 on eco-management and audit scheme — car manufacturing sector

Reference: Decision (EU) 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.

Decision (EU) 2019/61 on eco-management and audit scheme — public administration sector

Reference: Decision (EU) 2019/61
Effective: 18 May 2019

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

Decision (EU) 2019/63 on eco-management and audit scheme — electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing sector

Reference: Decision (EU) 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.

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SR 2019/282
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the waste regime in Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2019/39
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Flood and Water (Amendments) (England and Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/460
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation affecting England and Wales in the field of environmental protection, water and flooding continues to operate effectively.

Detergents (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/672
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation relating to detergents continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2018/1407
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/277
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations address failures of retained EU law in regard to ship recycling to operate effectively in the UK following Brexit.

Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/579
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the conservation of habitats and species continues to operate effectively.

Detergents (Safeguarding) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/671
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation relating to detergents continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2019/96
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Fertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/601
Effective: 15 March 2019 and EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the fields of fertilisers and ammonium nitrate material continues to operate as required.

Genetically Modified Food and Feed (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/705
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation relating to the safety of genetically modified food and animal feed continues to operate effectively.

Marine Environment (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Reference: SI 2018/1399
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

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

Reference: 2019/57
Effective: 28 and EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the deliberate release of GMOs continues to operate effectively in Scotland.

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

Reference: 2019/90
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Ozone-Depleting Substances and Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/583
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases continues to operate effectively.

Organic Production and Control (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/693
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation relating to organic products continues to operate effectively.

Marine Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: SSI 2019/55
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation relating to the marine environment, marine licensing and environmental impact assessments for marine works continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2019/88
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference: 2018/1025
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Floods and Water (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/558
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning floods and water continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2018/1393
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

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

Reference: SI 2018/1405
Effective: 21 January 2019 and EU Exit Day

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.

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SR 2019/271
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in Northern Ireland on various aspects of waste continues to operate effectively.

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

Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Amendment and Power to Modify) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/544
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations correct an error in the Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Licensing etc) Regulations 2010.

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

Reference: SI 2018/1093
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference: 2019/188
Effective: 28 February and Exit Day

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

Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/311
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning environmental impact assessments for certain transport purposes and legislation on the sulphur content of marine fuels continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2019/114
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/539
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the fields of ecodesign and energy labelling for energy-related products continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: 2019/190
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference: 2019/778
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation on issues relating to the environment, food and rural affairs continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2018/1408
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Air Quality Standards (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/390
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference: 2019/112
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference: 2018/1205
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/289
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning waste management and air and environmental quality control in Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

REACH etc (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) (No 2) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/858
Effective: Immediately before Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, legislation concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: 2019/32
Effective: EU Exit Day

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: EU Exit Day

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.

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

Reference: 2018/1206
Effective: 13 December 2018 and EU Exit Day

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

Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/277
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations address failures of retained EU law in regard to ship recycling to operate effectively in the UK following Brexit.

Heavy Duty Vehicles (Emissions and Fuel Consumption) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/846
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the monitoring and reporting of emissions from, and fuel consumption of, new heavy-duty vehicles continues to operate effectively.

Renewables Obligation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/35
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release and Transboundary Movement) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/379
Effective: 20 and EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in Wales relating to GMOs continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: 2019/123
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/113
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the natural environment continues to operate effectively in Scotland.

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

Reference: SI 2018/1278
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Environmental Impact Assessment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/279
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference: 2019/25
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

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

Reference: SI 2019/377
Effective: 21 March 2019 and EU Exit Day

These regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of environmental protection and in particular to the Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 concerning the environmental impact assessment of road construction projects.

INSPIRE (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/103
Effective: 28 March 2019 and EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) continues to operate effectively in Scotland.

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

Reference: SR 2018/1235
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes and the Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/245
Effective: 6 March 2019 and EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the environmental assessment of plans and programmes and environmental impact assessment regarding town and country planning and agriculture continue to operate effectively.

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

Reference: 2019/24
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Waste (Wales) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/414
Effective: 22 March 2019 and EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, Brexit, legislation in Wales concerning various aspects of waste disposal continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: 2019/156
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/559
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation relating to wildlife, environmental protection, water resources and pesticides continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2018/1234
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/244
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the prevention and remediation of damage to the environment continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SR 2019/31
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Floods and Water (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/629
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the fields of floods and water continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2018/1232
Effective: 31 December 2018 and EU Exit Day

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.

Environmental Noise (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/247
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in Wales concerning environmental noise continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2019/74
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Pesticides (Maximum Residue Levels) (Amendment etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/557
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference: SI 2018/1325
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/289
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning waste management and air and environmental quality control in Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

Environment and Wildlife (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/473
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the environment, wildlife and industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) continues to operate effectively.

REACH etc (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/758
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

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

Reference: SI 2018/1336
Effective: EU Exit Day

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.

Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases and Ozone-Depleting Substances (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/281
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the field of ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases in relation to Northern Ireland continues to operate effectively.

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

Reference: SI 2019/458
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation concerning the environment continues to operate effectively

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

Reference: 2018/1342
Effective: 3 January and EU Exit Day

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

Invasive Non-native Species (Amendment, etc) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/223
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the field of environmental protection and biosecurity continues to operate effectively.

Town and Country Planning and Electricity Works (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019

Reference: SSI 2019/80
Effective: Seven days after EU Exit Day.

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation in the fields of environmental protection, town and country planning, electricity works, and hazardous substances continues to operate effectively in Scotland.

Carbon Accounting Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/121
Effective: 30 May 2019

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

Directive (EU) 2017/2102 on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/492
Effective: 12 June 2019

These regulations implement Directive 2017/2102 on reducing the risks posed by hazardous substances to health and the environment by imposing harmonised restrictions.

Regulation (EU) 2015/1095 on ecodesign requirements for professional refrigerated storage cabinets

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/740 on electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in aluminium

Reference: Directive (EU) 2018/740
Effective: 1 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/741 on electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in copper

Reference: Directive (EU) 2018/741
Effective: 1 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/739 on electrical and electronic components containing lead as an alloying element in steel

Reference: Directive (EU) 2018/739
Effective: 1 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/738 on electrical and electronic components containing lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements

Reference: Directive (EU) 2018/738
Effective: 1 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/736 on electrical and electronic components containing lead in glass or ceramic

Reference: Directive (EU) 2018/736
Effective: 1 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/742 on electrical and electronic components containing lead in high melting temperature solders

Reference: Directive (EU) 2018/742
Effective: 1 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 high melting temperature solders.

Directive (EU) 2018/737 on electrical and electronic components containing lead in solders

Reference: Directive (EU) 2018/737
Effective: 1 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.

Directive (EU) 2015/863 on restricted substances in electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Direcive (EU) 2018/350 as regards environmental risk assessment of genetically modified organisms

Reference: Direcive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/410 on emission reductions and low-carbon investments

Reference: Directive (EU) 2018/410
Effective: 9 October 2019

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

Road Vehicle Emission Performance Standards (Cars and Vans) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/550
Effective: EU Exit Day

These regulations aim to ensure that, following Brexit, legislation relating to carbon dioxide emission performance targets for cars and vans continues to operate effectively.

EU Regulation 2019/636 on persistent organic pollutants

Reference: EU Regulation 2019/636
Effective: 31 October 2019

An EU regulation has been published updating EC Regulation 850/2004 on persistent organic pollutants.

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.

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.

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.

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 (EU) 2017/2398 on the protection of workers from exposure to carcinogens or mutagens

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/35 on dangerous chemicals in cosmetic products

Reference: Regulation (EU) 2018/35
Effective: 31 January 2020

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

Directive (EU) 2019/169 on the use of lead in dielectric ceramic

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/170 on the use of lead in PZT-based dielectric ceramic materials

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/177 on the use of lead in the fluorescent powder of discharge lamps containing phosphors

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/176 on the use of lead in the plating layer of certain diodes

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/175 on the use of lead oxide in window assemblies for certain laser tubes

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Ecodesign requirements for servers and data storage products

Reference: 2019/424
Effective: 1 March 2020

An EU regulation has been published laying down ecodesign requirements for servers and data storage 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/173 on the use of lead and cadmium in printing inks for the application of enamels on glasses

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/174 on the use of lead bound in crystal glass

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/178 on the use of lead in bearings and bushes applied in certain non-road professional use equipment

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2019/172 on the use of lead in certain solders

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

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.

Alternative Fuel Labelling and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/421
Effective: 22 March and 1 September 2019, 1 April 2020

These regulations implement requirements in Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure intended to standardise the labelling of types of motor vehicle fuel.

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.

Directive (EU) 2018/852 on packaging and packaging waste

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2018/849 on end-of-life vehicles, waste batteries and accumulators, and waste electrical and electronic equipment

Reference: Directive (EU) 2018/849
Effective: 5 July 2020

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

Directive (EU) 2018/851 on waste

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

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.

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.

Directive (EU) 2018/2002 on energy efficiency

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

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).

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

Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources

Reference: Directive (EU) 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 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.

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.

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

Decision (EU) 2019/584 taken in agreement with the United Kingdom extending the period under Article 50(3) TEU

Reference: Decision (EU) 2019/584
Effective: 11 April 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding an extension of the period before the UK leaves the Union.

European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019

Reference: Chapter 16
Effective: 9 April 2019

This Act is somewhat unusual in that, rather than being put forward by the Government, it was proposed by MPs. It requires the Prime Minister to present her plan to request a delay to the Article 50 process, under which the UK is set to leave the European Union, in the form of an amendable motion and prevents her from suggesting any date before 22 May 2019.

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.

Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/299
Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations amend the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017.

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.

Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/595
Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations amend the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.

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.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Prohibition on Sale etc. of Invasive Animal and Plant Species) (Scotland) Order 2019

Reference: 2019/38
Effective: 1 April 2019

This Order, which specifies types of invasive animals and plants for the purposes of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, implements parts of EU Regulation 1143/2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species.

Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/292
Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations amend the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2019

Reference: 2019/58
Effective: 1 April 2019

This Order specifies the standard rate and lower rate for Scottish landfill tax for disposals on or after 1 April 2019.

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.

Airports (Noise-related Operating Restrictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/409
Effective: 29 March 2019

These regulations implement, in relation to Scotland, the requirement to designate competent authorities for the purposes of EU Regulation 598/2014 concerning noise-related operating restrictions at airports.

European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/590
Effective: 29 March 2019

These Regulations confirm that “exit day”, as used in previous legislation, now refers to either 12 April or 22 May 2019.

Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/584
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/620
Effective: 20 March 2019 and EU Exit Day

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

Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/496
Effective: 28 March 2019

These regulations amend, with regard to Wales, the Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) Regulations 2002.

Rural Affairs, Environment, Fisheries and Food (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/463
Effective: 28 March 2019

These regulations amend in relation to Wales to a number of pieces of secondary legislation in order to update references to UK and European legislation relating, among other sectors, to environmental protection and water.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/644
Effective: 25 March 2019

These regulations amend the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012 which implement Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emissions allowances trading in the UK.

Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release, etc) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/86
Effective: 15 March 2019

These regulations implement, for Scotland, Directive 2015/412 as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory.

EU emissions trading system after Brexit

Reference: 2019/401
Effective: 15 March 2019

An EU regulation has been published updating Regulation 389/2013 establishing a Union Registry to take account of Brexit.

EU Ecolabel for detergents

Reference: 2019/418
Effective: 15 March 2019

An EU decision has been published amending several earlier decisions concerning the EU Ecolabel criteria for various types of detergent.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/528
Effective: 14 March 2019

These regulations amend the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012 to change the date by which aircraft operators must comply with their annual reportable emissions for the 2018 scheme year.

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019

Reference: 2019/18
Effective: 11 March 2019

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

Regulation (EU) 2017/227 adding a substance to REACH

Reference: Regulation (EU) 2017/227
Effective: 2 March 2019

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

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.

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.

Household Waste Duty of Care (Fixed Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/331
Effective: 21 February 2019

These regulations amend Part II (waste on land) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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 (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.

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).

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.

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

Reference: Directive (EU) 2015/996
Effective: 31 December 2018

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

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.

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 (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.

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.

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.

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 identifying a substance of very high concern

Reference: Decision (EU) 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 the preparation of marine strategies

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 on ecodesign requirements for energy-related products

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2017/164 establishing occupational exposure limit values

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2016/1017 amending REACH as regards inorganic ammonium salts

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/885 on cosmetic products

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

Directive (EU ) 2016/2284 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants

Reference: Directive (EU) 2016/2284
Effective: 1 July 2018

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

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.

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) (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.

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 on endocrine-disrupting substances

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

Landfill of waste

Reference: COM(2015) 594 final
Effective: 2018

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

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.

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/589 amending REACH as regards methanol

Reference: Regulation (EU) 2018/589
Effective: 9 May 2018

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

Regulation (EU) 2018/588 amending REACH as regards 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Reference: SI 2018/428
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.

Government Consultations

Energy efficiency in Scotland

The Scottish Government seeks evidence with regard to a change to the proposed timeframe to deliver energy efficiency standards for all properties across Scotland.

Low carbon heat for off-gas buildings in Scotland

The Scottish Government seeks evidence with regard to the future of low carbon heat for off-gas buildings.

Environmental principles in Wales after Brexit

The Welsh Government seeks views on how to address gaps in environmental principles and governance when the UK leaves the EU.

Industrial Energy Transformation Fund

BEIS seeks views on the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund, which aims to help industry improve energy efficiency, cut energy bills and shift to lower carbon energy and processes.

State aid guidelines: Emissions trading scheme

The European Commission seeks views on plans to update State aid guidelines with regard to the EU emissions trading scheme.

Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers

Defra seeks views on proposals to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Recycling collections in England

Defra seeks views on proposals to improve the quantity and quality of the materials recycled both at home and at work in England.

Reforming the UK packaging producer responsibility system

Defra, the Scottish Government, Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland and the Welsh Government seek views on plans to reform the UK packaging producer responsibility system.

Plastic packaging tax

The Treasury and Defra seek views on the design of the tax on plastic packaging announced in the 2018 Budget.

Environmental principles and governance in Scotland

The Scottish Government seeks views on how effective environmental governance can be maintained in Scotland once the UK leaves the EU.

Energy efficiency and SMEs

BEIS and the Treasury seek views on proposals for an energy efficiency scheme focused on small and medium-sized businesses.

Producer Compliance Schemes under the WEEE Regulations

Defra seeks views on a Producer Compliance Scheme Balancing System under the WEEE Regulations.

Radioactive waste disposal in Wales

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

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

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

Conservation covenants

Defra seeks views on proposals to introduce agreements between a landowner and a responsible body aimed at delivering lasting conservation benefit for the public good.

Controlling air pollution

Defra seeks views on a proposed UK National Air Pollution Control Programme (NAPCP) which the Secretary of State is required to prepare and publish by 1 April 2019.

Aarhus Convention

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

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

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

Climate change adaptation in Wales

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

EU legislation on water policy and floods

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

Environmental permitting public participation statement

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

Felling street trees

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

EU Emissions Trading System

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

Single-use carrier bags

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

Planning and biodiversity

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

Sustainable batteries

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

Environment Agency charges

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

Water resources in England

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

Renewable energy in Scotland

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

Environment plan for England

Defra seeks views on measuring progress in its for England.

Transportation Noise Action Plan for Scotland

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

Flood risk activities

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

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.

Medium combustion plant

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

High Speed Two Phase 2b

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

Sellafield — Major Permit Review

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

Lower Thames Crossing

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

Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 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

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

Defra seeks views on proposed changes to marine licensing exemptions.

Toy Safety Directive

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

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

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

Coastal Special Protection Areas

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

Forestry in Scotland

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

Vehicle emission standards

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

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

Noise Action Plans in Scotland

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

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

Noise Action Plans

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

Amending domestic food legislation

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

Special Protection Areas in Scotland

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

Land ownership in Scotland

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

Clean Air Zones

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

Roadside air pollution in Wales

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

Radioactive waste

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

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

Shale gas exploration

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

Shale gas projects

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

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

Urban waste water treatment

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

Forestry felling and restocking in Scotland

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

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

Cleaner fuels for domestic burning

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

BEIS seeks views on proposed changes to the CfD contract.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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

Flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy

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

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Wales

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

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

Capacity Market and Emissions Performance Standard

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

TfL seeks views on proposed changes to the Congestion Charge.

Pollution from brake, tyre and road surface wear

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

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

Petroleum extraction policy in Wales

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

Deposit-return scheme for Scotland

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

Delivering goods sustainably

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

Standard rules consultation

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

Biowaste permits

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

Renewable transport fuel supply

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

Energy standards in Scotland

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

Feed-In Tariffs scheme

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

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

Agriculture and the rural economy in post-Brexit Scotland

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

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

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

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

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

Household waste duty of care

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.

EU’s Ozone Regulation

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

Environment Strategy for Scotland

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

Sites of special scientific interest

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

Clean Air Strategy

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

Clean Air Zone in Leeds

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

Environment policy post-Brexit

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

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

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

Energy efficiency in Scotland

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

Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing

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

National Radon Action Plan

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

EU Environment Action Programme

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

Red diesel and non-road mobile machinery

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

Approval of infrastructure development in Wales

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

Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive

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

National Development Framework in Wales

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

Marine Conservation Zones

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

Vehicle Excise Duty for vans

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

Offshore wind energy in Scotland

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

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

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

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

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

Nitrogen dioxide pollution in England

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

Cotton bud ban in Scotland

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

Reduction of rail freight noise

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

Environmental permitting: flood risk exclusions and exemptions

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

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

Clean Air Zone Framework for Wales

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

Roadside nitrogen dioxide in Wales

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

Badger control in Cumbria

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

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

Amendment to the 2009 Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order

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

Heat in buildings

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

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

Zero emission capable taxis

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

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

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.

Smart meters

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

Planning policy in Wales

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

Defra seeks views on its proposals for a Green Brexit.

Energy Company Obligation (2018–2022)

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

Water resources infrastructure

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

Older Legislation in Force

Decision (EU) 2019/584 taken in agreement with the United Kingdom extending the period under Article 50(3) TEU

Reference: Decision (EU) 2019/584
Effective: 11 April 2019

An EU Decision has been published regarding an extension of the period before the UK leaves the Union.

European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019

Reference: Chapter 16
Effective: 9 April 2019

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.

Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/299
Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations amend the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017.

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.

Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/595
Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations amend the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.

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.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Prohibition on Sale etc. of Invasive Animal and Plant Species) (Scotland) Order 2019

Reference: 2019/38
Effective: 1 April 2019

Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/292
Effective: 1 April 2019

These regulations amend the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017.

Scottish Landfill Tax (Standard Rate and Lower Rate) Order 2019

Reference: 2019/58
Effective: 1 April 2019

This Order specifies the standard rate and lower rate for Scottish landfill tax for disposals on or after 1 April 2019.

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.

Airports (Noise-related Operating Restrictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/409
Effective: 29 March 2019

European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: SI 2019/590
Effective: 29 March 2019

These Regulations confirm that “exit day”, as used in previous legislation, now refers to either 12 April or 22 May 2019.

Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/584
Effective: EU Exit Day

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

Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/620
Effective: 20 March 2019 and EU Exit Day

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

Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/496
Effective: 28 March 2019

These regulations amend, with regard to Wales, the Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) Regulations 2002.

Rural Affairs, Environment, Fisheries and Food (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/463
Effective: 28 March 2019

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/644
Effective: 25 March 2019

Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release, etc) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/86
Effective: 15 March 2019

These regulations implement, for Scotland, Directive 2015/412 as regards the possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs in their territory.

EU emissions trading system after Brexit

Reference: 2019/401
Effective: 15 March 2019

An EU regulation has been published updating Regulation 389/2013 establishing a Union Registry to take account of Brexit.

EU Ecolabel for detergents

Reference: 2019/418
Effective: 15 March 2019

An EU decision has been published amending several earlier decisions concerning the EU Ecolabel criteria for various types of detergent.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/528
Effective: 14 March 2019

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019

Reference: 2019/18
Effective: 11 March 2019

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

Regulation (EU) 2017/227 adding a substance to REACH

Reference: Regulation (EU) 2017/227
Effective: 2 March 2019

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

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.

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.

Household Waste Duty of Care (Fixed Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2019

Reference: 2019/331
Effective: 21 February 2019

These regulations amend Part II (waste on land) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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.

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

Reference: Directive (EU) 2015/996
Effective: 31 December 2018

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 identifying a substance of very high concern

Reference: Decision (EU) 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 the preparation of marine strategies

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2016/2281 on ecodesign requirements for energy-related products

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

Directive (EU) 2017/164 establishing occupational exposure limit values

Reference: Directive (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2016/1017 amending REACH as regards inorganic ammonium salts

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/885 on cosmetic products

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Directive (EU ) 2016/2284 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants

Reference: Directive (EU) 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) (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.

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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 on endocrine-disrupting substances

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

Landfill of waste

Reference: COM(2015) 594 final
Effective: 2018

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

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 (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.

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.

Regulation (EU) 2018/589 amending REACH as regards methanol

Reference: Regulation (EU) 2018/589
Effective: 9 May 2018

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

Regulation (EU) 2018/588 amending REACH as regards 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone

Reference: Regulation (EU) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Reference: SI 2018/428
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.