The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is consulting on amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2020 and the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020. Consultation published on 16th October and closes 13th November. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-amendments-to-the-merchant-shipping-prevention-of-pollution-by-garbage-from-ships-regulations-2020-and-the-merchant-shipping-preven The amendment will expand the category of ships that are required to carry a Garbage Record Book to include every ship of 100 GT and above.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is consulting on policies on the collection of waste from non-domestic premises and information to be recorded on the new waste tracking service. Consultation published on 21st October and closes 20th November. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/simpler-recycling-additional-policies/
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are consulting on the draft Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2024 and associated guidance. Consultation published on 13th November and close on 11th December. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-draft-merchant-shipping-anti-fouling-systems-regulations-2024 The new Regulations will revoke and replace The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009 to include amendments made at the International Maritime Organization to prohibit the use of cybutryne in anti-fouling systems.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on proposals for a new six-year Climate Change Agreements scheme to begin in 2025. Consultation published on 22nd November closes 14th February 2024. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/climate-change-agreements-consultation-on-a-new-scheme Proposals for a future scheme, include the possibility for new sectors to apply to be eligible for the scheme, target setting, reporting and how performance will be measured.