30th April 2019

EA consultation on changes to standard rules

The Environment Agency is consulting on revision of standard rule sets for medium combustion plant and specified generators.  These proposals are to amend the rules to include new medium combustion plant (MCP). We also propose an amendment to standard rule SR2018 No.7 for new MCP and standard rule SR2018 No.9.  Consultation closes 10th June.  https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/environmental-permitting/standard-rules-consultation-no-19/

10th June 2019

EA consult on clinical waste management

The Environment Agency is consulting on changes to technical guidance for permitted facilities which transfer or treat healthcare waste. This guidance will replace existing guidance EPR 5.07 Clinical Waste (January 2011).  Consultation closes 15th July. https://consult.environment-agency.gov.uk/environment-and-business/appropriate-measures-for-healthcare-waste/

24th June 2019

MCA consultation on six draft Marine Guidance Notes

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is consulting on six draft Marine Guidance Notes (MGNs) covering yacht and powerboat safety at sea.  Consultation closes 18th July.  MGNs are:

Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Preparedness for Non-Coastal Passages Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Maintenance, Modifications, Damage and Repairs. Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Rigs and Rigging; Inspection Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Grounding of Fixed Fin Keel GRP Yachts Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Emergency Procedures, Equipment and Actions Yacht and Powerboat Safety at Sea – Stowage of Life-Saving Appliances

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-yacht-and-powerboat-safety-at-sea

26th June 2019

DOT consult on banning tyres aged more than ten years for certain vehicle types

The Department for Transport is consulting on a proposed ban on tyres aged ten years and older from certain vehicle types (heavy goods vehicles, heavy trailers and buses, coaches and minibuses) to improve road safety. Consultation closed 1st September. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/banning-tyres-aged-10-years-and-older