LegalizeThe Environmental Civil Sanctions (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2010
Made: 14 July 2010
Coming into force: 15 July 2010
sections 93, 94 and 95 of the Environment Act 1995[^f00001];
section 62 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008[^f00002]; and
section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972[^f00003]. (The Welsh Ministers are designated[^f00004] for the purposes of that Act in relation to measures relating to the prevention, reduction and elimination of pollution caused by waste and the management of packaging and packaging waste, in relation to persistent organic pollutants, dangerous substances, preparations and chemicals, and in relation to measures relating to the regulation and control of the use of sewage sludge in agriculture).
A draft of these Regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with section 62 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 and section 93(10) of the Environment Act 1995[^f00005].
Title, application and commencement
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The title of these Regulations is the Environmental Civil Sanctions (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2010; they apply in relation to Wales and come into force on 15 July 2010.
Amendment to the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989
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The Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 [^f00006] are amended by inserting the following after regulation 10—
(11) (1) The Environment Agency may impose a fixed monetary penalty, variable monetary penalty, restoration notice, compliance notice or stop notice, or accept an enforcement undertaking, in relation to an offence under regulation 9 for contravening a provision in the following Table of civil sanctions, as indicated in that Table, as if it were an offence under a provision specified in relation to that sanction in Schedule 5 to the Environmental Civil Sanctions (Wales) Order 2010.
| Provision of these Regulations | Fixed monetary penalty | Variable monetary penalty | Restoration notice | Compliance notice | Stop notice | Enforcement undertaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| regulation 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 4 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 5 | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| regulation 6(1) | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 7(1) | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 7(2) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 8(3)(a) | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 8(3)(b) | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 8(4) | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
(2) The terms used in this regulation have the same meaning as in that Order. (3) The provisions of that Order in relation to those sanctions apply as if they were provisions of these Regulations. (4) This regulation applies only in Wales.
Amendment to the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000
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The Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000[^f00007] are amended by inserting the following after regulation
(13B) (1) The Environment Agency may impose a fixed monetary penalty, variable monetary penalty or compliance notice, or accept an enforcement undertaking, in relation to an offence specified in the following Table of civil sanctions, as indicated in that Table, as if it were an offence under a provision specified in relation to that sanction in Schedule 5 to the Environmental Civil Sanctions (Wales) Order 2010.
| Offence under these Regulations | Fixed monetary penalty | Variable monetary penalty | Compliance notice | Enforcement undertaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| regulation 13(1) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 13(2)(a) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 13(2)(b) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 13(2)(c)(i) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 13(2)(c)(ii) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 13(2)(c)(iii) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 13(3) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 13(4)(a) | No | Yes | No | No |
| regulation 13(4)(b) | No | Yes | No | No |
| regulation 13(4)(c) | No | Yes | No | No |
(2) The terms used in this regulation have the same meaning as in that Order. (3) The provisions of that Order in relation to those sanctions apply as if they were provisions of these Regulations. (4) This regulation applies only in Wales.
Amendment to the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005
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The Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005[^f00008] are amended by inserting the following after regulation 65—
(65A) (1) The Environment Agency may impose a variable monetary penalty, restoration notice, compliance notice or stop notice, or accept an enforcement undertaking, in relation to an offence under regulation 68 or under regulation 65 for a failure to comply with a provision (other than regulation 68) in the following Table of civil sanctions, as indicated in that Table, as if it were an offence under a provision specified in relation to that sanction in Schedule 5 to the Environmental Civil Sanctions (Wales) Order 2010.
| Offence under these Regulations | Variable monetary penalty | Restoration notice | Compliance notice | Stop notice | Enforcement undertaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| regulation 19 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 20 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 22 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| regulation 34 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 35 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 36 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 37 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 38 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 39 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 40 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 41 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 42 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 43 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 44 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 46 and Schedule 7 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 47 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 48 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 49 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 50 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 51 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| regulation 53 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| regulation 54 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| regulation 55 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| regulation 62 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| regulation 68 | Yes | No | No | No | No |
(2) The terms used in this regulation have the same meaning as in that Order. (3) The provisions of that Order in relation to those sanctions apply as if they were provisions of these Regulations.
Amendment to the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007
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The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007[^f00009] are amended by inserting the following after regulation 40A—
(40B) (1) The Environment Agency may impose a fixed monetary penalty or variable monetary penalty, or accept an enforcement undertaking, in relation to an offence specified in the following Table of civil sanctions, as indicated in that Table, as if it were an offence under a provision specified in relation to that sanction in Schedule 5 to the Environmental Civil Sanctions (Wales) Order 2010.
| Offence under these Regulations | Fixed monetary penalty | Variable monetary penalty | Enforcement undertaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| regulation 40(1)(a) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 40(1)(b) | No | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 40(1)(c) | Yes | No | No |
| regulation 40(3) | No | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 40(7) | No | Yes | No |
| regulation 40(8)(a) | No | Yes | Yes |
| regulation 40(8)(b) | Yes | No | No |
(2) The terms used in this regulation have the same meaning as in that Order. (3) The provisions of that Order in relation to those sanctions apply as if they were provisions of these Regulations. (4) This regulation applies only in Wales.
Signed
Jane Davidson — Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing, one of the Welsh Ministers — 14 July 2010
Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations, which apply in Wales, amend—
- the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 (S.I. 1989/1263)
- the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1043)
- the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1806 (W.138))
- the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/871)
The amendments permit the Environment Agency to impose specified civil sanctions in relation to certain breaches of those Regulations. The sanctions are those permitted under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.
An impact assessment has been prepared for these Regulations. A copy can be obtained from the Welsh Assembly Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ.
Footnotes
[^f00001]: 1995 c. 25. The functions of the Secretary of State under sections 93 to 95, so far as exercisable in relation to Wales were transferred to the National Assembly for Wales by virtue of Article 2 and Schedule 1 to S.I. 1999/672. By virtue of section 162 of, and paragraph 30 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), those functions are now vested in the Welsh Ministers. Section 94 of the Environment Act 1995 was amended by S.I. 2000/311, articles 28(1) and (2), and S.I. 2004/1261, regulation 5 and Schedule 2, paragraphs 7(1) and (2).
[^f00002]: 2008 c. 13.
[^f00003]: 1972 c. 68.
[^f00004]: S.I. 2005/850, S.I. 2007/1349, and S.I. 2000/2812 designated the National Assembly for Wales in relation to these matters. By virtue of section 162 of, and paragraphs 28(1) and 30 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006, the powers conferred upon the National Assembly for Wales as a result of these designations are now vested in the Welsh Ministers.
[^f00005]: 1995. By virtue of section 162 of, and paragraph 34 of Schedule 11 to, the Government of ofWales Wales Act 2006, section 93(10) applies to the Welsh Ministers' exercise of the function of making subordinate legislation as if the reference in that provision to each House of Parliament were a reference to the National Assembly for Wales.
[^f00006]: S.I. 1989/1263; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 1990/880, S.I. 1996/593, S.I. 2000/656, and S.I. 2010/1159.
[^f00007]: S.I. 2000/1043, amended by S.I. 2000/3359, and S.I. 2010/1159. There are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
[^f00008]: S.I. 2005/1806 (W.138); relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2007/3538 and S.I. 2009/2861 (W.250).
[^f00009]: S.I. 2007/871, amended by S.I. 2010/1159; there are other amending instruments but none are relevant.
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