The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2007 (SI No. 2553) were made 1st September and enter into force on 1st October 2007. These Regulations amend Schedule 2 to the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2002 (”the principal Regulations”) which contains provisions regarding reduced pollution certificates and the reduced […]

The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (SI no.2734) were laid before Parliament on 18th September and enter into force on 22nd December 2007.
These Regulations amend the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3184) (”the Principal Regulations”). The Principal Regulations implement Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended […]

The Environmental Permitting Programme (EPP) is a “Better Regulation” initiative designed to reduce costs for business and regulators by cutting red tape, without changing levels of protection for the environment and human health. It will do this by streamlining and simplifying environmental permitting and compliance systems.
DEFRA consulted on part of the Environmental Permitting Government Guidance […]

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on actions the European Union could undertake to meet the challenges of Sustainable Consumption and Production and a Sustainable Industrial Policy. The aim of the internet-based consultation is to gather input from the public and stakeholders to help the Commission prepare Action Plans to address these challenges.
Putting […]

As announced in the Energy White Paper, new policy measures may be needed on the implementation of the Energy Services Directive (Directive 2006/32/EC). This initial consultation seeks evidence and views on options for implementing the requirements of the Directive to enhance the cost effective improvement of energy end use efficiency.
Department for Business, […]

The Large Combustion Plants (National Emission Reduction Plan) Regulations 2007 were laid before Parliament on 9th August and enter into force on 10th September 2007. They introduce the national emissions reduction plan for large combustion plant and include the following:
- obligations on central government for the publication of a national emissions reduction plan and providing […]

Here at JPD we are pleased to announce our latest course, the modern Quality Technician/Engineer 1 day course.

What you will learn
The workshop will
-Introduce you to the role of the quality engineer / technician.
-Introduce you to the basic tools used.
-Introduce you to the concepts of continual improvement.
-Provide a framework within which to operate with your […]

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) have updated their website to include sections on Climate Change and Transfrontier Shipment of Waste. The climate change section includes what SEPA is doing with regards Climate Change. The Transfrontier Shipment of Waste includes reference to the new rules introduced on import/export of wastes as described In- Touch in August […]

The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has launched a 12 week consultation on the proposed European Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of chemicals, based on the United Nation’s Globally Harmonised System (GHS).
The Regulation, which is currently being negotiated by European Union Member States, will eventually replace the existing classification and […]

This consultation paper is issued by DEFRA, in association with Encams and Recycle Now. It proposes a voluntary code of practice and an associated good practice guide which are intended to help stimulate the provision of recycling bins in public places, and to facilitate good practice.
The measures contained in the consultation paper apply to England, […]