Legislation

28th May 2021

SI 2021/624

SI 2021/624 The Air Quality (Legislative Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. Comes into force 16th June. This Regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 on the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register. The amendments provide for functions of a legislative character previously exercised by EU entities under that Regulation instead to be exercisable by a public authority in the United Kingdom.

27th May 2021

SI 2021/623

SI 2021/623. The Plant Health etc. (Miscellaneous Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2021. Comes into force 27th May. Makes minor textural amendments to:

SI 2015/350. The Plant Health (Fees) (Forestry) (England and Scotland) Regulations 2015. Amendments are the definition of “professional operator” and, for a limited period, the fee specified in Schedule 4A is not payable in respect of a consignment to be transported to Northern IrelandSI 2018/289. The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (England) Regulations 2018. Amendments are the definition of “professional operator” and, for a limited period, the fee specified in Schedule 4A is not payable in respect of a consignment to be transported to Northern Ireland

24th May 2021

SI 2021/592

SI 2021/592. The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship) (Bilge Alarm) Regulations 2021. Comes into force 30th June. These Regulations implement a recommendation by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch Report following the flooding and foundering of the Abigail. They require bilge water level detectors to be installed in any engine room and in any other space in which bilge water is likely to accumulate.