These Regulations, which apply in Wales, amend—

• the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 (S.I.1989/1263)

• the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000 (S.I.2000/1043)

• the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I.2005/1806 (W.138))

• the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (S.I.2007/871)

The amendments permit the Environment Agency to impose specified civil sanctions in relation to certain breaches of those Regulations. The sanctions are those permitted under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.

An impact assessment has been prepared for these Regulations. A copy can be obtained from the Welsh Assembly Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ.