consultations
DEFRA is consulting on updating the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment regulations to bring the amended EU directive 2017/2102 into UK law. Consultation closes 4th December. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/consultation-on-amendments-to-rohs-regulations/
DEFRA is consulting on changes to marine licensing exemptions. Consultation closes 14th December. These cover new exemptions for:
recovery of marine litter and abandoned, discarded or lost fishing gear by recreational divers use of vehicles or vessels to routinely remove marine litter by a Harbour Authority in-water hull cleaning of lightly fouled recreational vessels https://consult.defra.gov.uk/marine-planning-licensing-team/revisions-to-marine-licensing-exemptions/
DEFRA is consulting whether there should be a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee set for 2018. Consultation closes 18th November. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-weee-compliance-fee-2018