18th January 2021

Waste consultation

DEFRA is also consulting on changes to waste management regulations for the export of waste from the UK.  Consultation closes on 1st March. The changes cover new exceptions covering two different types of waste and the removal of an exception for another type of waste.https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/updating-the-uk-plan-for-shipments-of-waste

11th March 2021

OSDR review

The Offshore Safety Directive Regulator (OSDR) is carrying out a review of its performance over the last five years.  As part of this review it is looking for stakeholder feedback.  Consultation closes 31st March.  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/OSDR_survey

12th March 2021

HSE consultation

HSE is reviewing the Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/721) (DGHAR 2016). Consultation closes 24th  March.  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HSE_DGHAR2016

16th March 2021

MCA consultation

The Maritime and Coast Guard Agency is consulting on the proposed Merchant Shipping (Radiocommunications) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. Consultation closes 11th May. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-proposed-merchant-shipping-radiocommunications-amendment-regulations-2021