consultations

24th April 2018

EU consultation on machine tools and welding equipment.

The European Commission is consulting on potential measures for regulating the environmental impact of machine tools and welding equipment.  Consultation closes 10th July. https://ec.europa.eu/info/consultations/public-consultation-potential-measures-regulating-environmental-impact-machine-tools-and-welding-equipment_en

12th April 2018

Consultation on changes to flood risk exemptions

DEFRA and the Welsh Government are consulting on proposals to make changes to some of the flood risk exemptions and exclusions in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1154). Consultation closes 20th June. https://consult.defra.gov.uk/flooding/environmental-permitting-regulations/

12th April 2018

Consultation on amendments to fire safety documentation

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is consulting on changes to Approved Document B (fire safety). Consultation closes 25th May. The amendments are to statutory guidance on assessments in lieu of tests. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/approved-document-b-fire-safety-amendments-to-statutory-guidance-on-assessments-in-lieu-of-tests