(This note is not part of the Regulations)
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.