Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations, which apply in Wales, amend—

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.