WSI 2016/61 (W. 31). The Town and Country Planning (Pre-Application Services) (Wales) Regulations 2016. Comes into force 16th March. These Regulations cover the provision of services by local planning authorities before a qualifying application is made.

EU 2016/293. Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 on persistent organic pollutants as regards Annex I. Comes into force 21st March. Adds the substance Hexabromocyclododecane to Annex 1 of the regulations.

The Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Tachographs) (Amendment) Regulations 2016. Comes into force 2nd March. These Regulations implement the requirements of Regulation (EU) No. 165/2014.

The Transport Act 1968 is amended by adding a new section on the Authorisation of field tests. Amendments are also made to the Road Transport Act 1988, Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Recording Equipment) Regulations 1979 and Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Recording Equipment) (Tachograph Card) Regulations 2006

SR 2016/84. The Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016. Came into force 1st March. This Order amends the Renewables Obligation (Northern Ireland) Order 2009 (SR 2009/154