The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is consulting on updates to the 2009 Carbon Capture Readiness requirements. Updates include requiring new or significantly rebuilt combustion power plants to have viable decarbonisation pathways, compliance with the requirements through hydrogen conversion and changing controlling regime planning to Environmental Permitting.  Consultation published on 13th March.  Closes 24th April. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/decarbonisation-readiness-updates-to-the-2009-carbon-capture-readiness-requirements

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is consulting on changes to the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulation, (EU) 2019/1021 (as amended), including changes to waste limits and specific exemptions.  Consultation published on 2nd March.  Closes 27nd April. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/pops-and-chemicals-in-waste-team/amendments-to-pops-regulation/

Department for Transport is consulting on changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) for drivers operating within the UK.  Consultation published on 2nd March.  Closes 27th April. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/driver-certificate-of-professional-competence-dcpc-changes