Forthcoming Legislation

Controlled Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023

Reference
SI 2023/123
Effective
31 December 2023

These Regulations amend Schedule 1 of the Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/811) as they apply in England.

Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Revocation and Sunset Disapplication) Regulations 2023

Reference
2023 No. 1143
Effective
31 December 2023

These regulations revoke 587 pieces of retained EU law which will be repealed on 31 December 2023.

Climate Change Agreements (Administration and Eligible Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Reference
SI 2023/1226
Effective
31 December 2023

These regulations extend the scheme providing for a reduced rate of Climate Change Levy until 31 March 2027.

Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport (ReFuelEU Aviation)

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2023/2405
Effective
1 January 2024

This regulation lays down harmonised rules on the uptake and supply of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023

Reference
SR 2023/183
Effective
1 January 2024

These regulations set recycling targets for 2024 on obligated producers in Northern Ireland in relation to glass, plastic, aluminium, steel, paper/board and wood.

Decision (EU) 2023/2432 determining, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases

Reference
Decision (EU) 2023/2432
Effective
1 January 2024

An EU Decision has been published concerning the gradual reduction of the quantities of hydrofluorocarbons that can be placed on the EU market.

Fly-tipping (Fixed Penalty) (Scotland) Order 2023

Reference
SSI 2023/335
Effective
1 January 2024

This Order increases the fixed penalty amount in Scotland from £200 to £500.

Spring Traps Approval (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023

Reference
SSI 2023/340
Effective
1 January 2024

This Order amends the categories of trap which are approved for use in Scotland and amends the target species for traps approved for use.

Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2023

Reference
SSI 2023/336
Effective
1 January 2024

These regulations set an overall recycling target as well as material-specific recycling targets for 2024 on obligated producers in Scotland.

Car, Van and Heavy Duty Vehicle Carbon Dioxide Emissions Performance Standards (Civil Penalties and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023

Reference
SI 2023/1257
Effective
1 January 2024

These regulations make provision for the issue of civil penalty notices in relation to fines imposed for excess CO emissions by cars, vans and heavy-duty vehicles.

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries

Reference
Regulation (EU) 2023/1542
Effective
18 February 2024

An EU regulation has been published concerning batteries and waste batteries.

Directive (EU) 2022/362 on the charging of vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures

Reference
Directive (EU) 2022/362
Effective
25 March 2024

An EU Directive has been published amending the Eurovignette Directive with regard to charging road tolls.

Forestry (Felling of Trees) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2023

Reference
WSI 2023/1079
Effective
1 April 2024

These regulations amend the Forestry (Felling of Trees) Regulations 1979.

Non-Domestic Rating (Heat Networks Relief) (England) Regulations 2023

Reference
SI 2023/1247
Effective
1 April 2024

These regulations determine eligibility for heat networks relief from non-domestic rating liability.

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Reference
SI 2023/1156
Effective
1 October 2024

These regulations amend Part 2 of Schedule 9 to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.