consultations

12th August 2022

Consultation on amendments to energy exemption scheme

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is consulting on amendments to the exemption scheme for energy intensive industries (EIIs) from the indirect costs of funding the government’s renewable electricity policies. Consultation closes 16th September. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/review-of-the-energy-intensive-industries-exemption-scheme

9th August 2022

DEFRA consults on improvements to WCs

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is consulting updating toilet specifications to stop cistern water from re-entering drinking water in properties and to understand the causes of leaking toilet valves. Consultation closes 3rd October. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/drinking-water-quality/wc-suite-performance-specifications/

5th August 2022

MCA Consultation on fire suppression systems

The Marine and Coast Guard Agency is consulting on formalisation of approval systems for aerosol fixed fire suppression systems for use in small vessel machinery.  Consultation closes 30th September. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/mgn-657-requirements-for-fixed-aerosol-fire-extinguishing-systems-for-use-in-small-vessel-machinery-spaces