SCHEDULE 12Waste electrical and electronic equipment

Regulation 35(1)

Application1

This Schedule applies in relation to WEEE which is within the scope of the WEEE Directive by virtue of Article 2 of that Directive.

Interpretation2

When interpreting the WEEE Directive for the purposes of this Schedule—

a

an expression that is defined in Part 1 of these Regulations has the meaning given in that Part,

b

“permit” means environmental permit, and

c

“waste” means waste within the meaning of Article 3(1) of the Waste Framework Directive.

Exercise of relevant functions3

1

The regulator must exercise its relevant functions so as to ensure compliance with Articles 8(1) to (3) and 9(3) of the WEEE Directive.

2

But when interpreting the WEEE Directive for the purposes of this paragraph, ignore the following words in Article 9(3)—

a

“or the registration referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2”, and

b

“and for the achievement of the recovery targets set out in Article 11”.