The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

AmendmentE+W+S

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2.  In Schedule 1 (authorised fuels) to the Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) Regulations 2008(1), after paragraph 42, insert—

42A.  Therma Briquettes, manufactured by Maxibrite Limited at Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taff, which—

(a)comprise anthracite fines (as to approximately 84% of the total weight), petroleum coke (as to approximately 12% of the total weight) and starch as binder (as to the remaining weight);

(b)were manufactured from those constituents by a process involving roll-pressing and heat treatment at 250°C;

(c)are oval/tear shaped briquettes with a line through the centre;

(d)have an average weight of 26 grams per briquette; and

(e)have a sulphur content not exceeding 2% of the total weight..