This instrument amends section 47ZB(2)(b) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43) to reduce the amount payable for a fixed penalty given under section 47ZA from £100 to £60 in the case of a fixed penalty relating to the alleged commission in England of an offence under section 46 (receptacles for household waste) (article 2). In any other case the amount remains at £100.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.