PART 2 U.K.PRODUCER OBLIGATIONS: PORTABLE BATTERIES

Charges in relation to small producersU.K.

14.—(1) Notwithstanding the power to make a charging scheme under section 41 of the Environment Act 1995, the Environment Agency and SEPA may impose a charge in accordance with paragraph (2) until—

(a)that charge is superseded by such a charging scheme; or

(b)1st April 2013,

whichever is the earlier.

(2) The charge referred to in paragraph (1) is, annually £30 in respect of any administrative costs incurred in the exercise of functions connected with—

(a)registration of small producers (including amending the register maintained under regulation 76);

(b)monitoring the compliance of small producers with their obligations under this Part;

(c)monitoring the accuracy of information provided by small producers under regulation 13;

(d)publishing information in relation to small producers under regulation 81.