7th July 2022

DEFRA consultation on extension of REACH dead lines

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is consulting on extending the UK REACH submission deadlines for transitional registrations.  Consultation closes 1st September. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/reach-policy/consultation-on-extending-the-uk-reach-submission/

15th July 2022

Maritime and Coastguard Agency consultation

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is consulting on a review of Marine Guidance Note (MGN) 372 Safety of Navigation: Guidance to mariners operating in the vicinity of UK OREIs (Offshore Renewable Energy Installations). Consultation closes 19th August. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-review-of-marine-guidance-note-mgn-372

18th July 2022

MCA consult on new fire regulations for shipping

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is consulting on The Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023 replacing the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2003 (SI 2003/2950) and the Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection: Large Ships) Regulations (SI 1998/1012) to implement the current requirements of SOLAS Chapter II-2.  Consultation closes 12th September. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-merchant-shipping-fire-protection-regulations-2023-public-consultation

19th July 2022

DoT consult on renewable fuel obligation

Department for Transport is consulting on sustainability criteria, eligibility principles and reward rate for recycled carbon fuels in the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation.  Consultation closes 19th September. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/supporting-recycled-carbon-fuels-through-the-renewable-transport-fuel-obligation