Consultation on Greenhouse Gas ETS Regulations
In addition to the new amendment detailed above, Defra has launched a consultation on the first amendment to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2005 (SI 2005 No.1387).
The consultation seeks views on proposed amendments to the regulations with respect to:
• missing and late installations entering the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) after publication of the UK’s National Allocation Plan (NAP)
• the surrender of permits
• powers to delay the issues of allowances
• registry charges
• access to information available under the EU ETS for the national emissions inventory.
Defra says the draft regulations will improve the accuracy and consistency of greenhouse gas emissions reporting at both a national and an installation level, where emissions information holds real financial value.
The regulations are also aimed at clarifying the position with regard to use of EU ETS data and streamlining data requests from industry.
The closing date for responses to the consultation is 16 January 2006. See http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/etsregs05-amend1/index.htm for further information.
Source: www.defra.gov.uk (accessed 11/11/05)