DEFRA is consulting on updating the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment regulations to bring the amended EU directive 2017/2102 into UK law. Consultation closes 4th December. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/consultation-on-amendments-to-rohs-regulations/

The Environment Agency is consulting on revision of standard rule set SR2018 No 9 – medium combustion plant, to allow secondary abatement for tranche B specified generators.  Consultation closes 21st December. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/environmental-permitting-standard-rules-consultation-no-18

The Environment Agency is consulting on revision of the current standard rules for flood risk activities and create three new ones.  Consultation closes 11th January 2019. https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/fcrm/standard-rules-for-flood-risk-activities/

DEFRA is consulting on ways to improve management of water in the environment.  Consultation closes 12th March. This consultation sets out our proposals for better long-term planning for water resources and drainage and modernising water regulations. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/water/improving-management-of-water-in-the-environment/