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There were 58 amendments and new entries added to the Legislation Update Service in October. See below a selection of the latest legislation updates.

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Legislation updates in October 2024 included:

Energy Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2024.

United Kingdom: A few amendments to Electricity Act 1989 and Gas Act 1986 are brought into force. The amendments relate to prohibition of unlicenced activity and the establishment of the Independent System Operator and Planner.

Regulation (EU) 2024/2423 Granting a Union Authorisation for the Single Biocidal Product Ca(OH)2 PT0

EU: Lhoist is authorised to use and sell the biocidal product* ‘Ca(OH)2 PT02’** from 6th October 2024 until 30th November 2033, subject to conditions.

Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 amending Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 as regards the harmonised classification and labelling of certain substances

EU: Annex VI – harmonised classification and labelling for certain hazardous substances is updated. Harmonised classification and labelling for a significant number of substances are either introduced, updated or removed.

The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) Regulations 2024

Scotland: The sale and supply of single-use vapes* is prohibited in Scotland from 1st June 2025, addressing the environmental impact caused by disposable vapes being discarded.

The Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024

Northern Ireland: Employers must provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), free-of-charge, to all workers who work for them under contract, such as freelancers, contractors and agency workers, and not only employees. Previously, the Regulations only required PPE to be provided to employees.

Waste Management (Landfill Levy) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

Republic of Ireland: Construction and demolition waste is no longer exempted from the landfill levy.

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Updates from previous months

October 2024

The Windsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Plant and Animal Health) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024
Great Britain: The entry requirements for imports of cut herbs of basil and cut flowers of carnations, roses, Gypsophila and Chrysanthemum originating from non-EU third countries into Great Britain, are updated.
The Energy Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2024
United Kingdom: Multiple sections are brought into force.
The Response to the Committee on Climate Change Report (Extension of Period) Order 2024
United Kingdom: The deadline for the Secretary of State’s response to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Report for 2024, previously set for 15th October 2024, has been extended to 19th December 2024.
Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Public Service Obligations) (Amendment) (No. 1) Order 2024
Republic of Ireland: Schedule 3, Schedule 4, Schedule 5 and Schedule 6 have been replaced. This is to update the lists of renewable energy projects in the:
• Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme; and
• Renewable Electricity Support Scheme.
The Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 (Commencement) Order 2024
Wales: All parts of the 2023 Act that were not already in force, except for section 147, will commence on 9th September 2024 and 4th November 2024.

September 2024

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Act 2024
Republic of Ireland: This Act establishes both the “Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund” and the “Future Ireland Fund” within the Republic of Ireland. These new funds replace the “National Surplus (Exceptional contingencies) Reserve Fund”, which is now dissolved.
Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Republic of Ireland: The Building Control Regulations 1997 are amended so that the construction of new residential houses will require a commencement notice from the 1st September 2024. A building project must also follow building control processes, even if it has planning development status.
Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024
Scotland: A framework is introduced that allows Scottish Ministers to support agriculture, rural communities and the rural economy.
The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators and International Road Transport Permits) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
United Kingdom: Drivers of vehicles registered in Northern Ireland, and brought temporarily to Great Britain for the carriage of goods, no longer have to carry documentation in order to be exempt from the requirement to hold an operator licence* in Great Britain.
The Building Safety Act 2022 (Amendment Notices Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024
England & Wales: The period when amendment notices can be issued is extended to include the periods where registered building control approvers are able to supervise high-risk building work.

August 2024

Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2024
Wales: Section 24 of the Act (Agricultural Holdings: dispute resolution relating to financial support) is brought into force on 15th July 2024 covering financial support available to agricultural tenants in the event of disputes. There is no direct relevance to environmental matters.
Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024
Wales: A new consent process is established for significant onshore and offshore infrastructure projects in Wales.
Waste Management (Food Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Republic of Ireland: Commercial premises are required to segregate their food waste from other types of waste (such as general waste and dry recyclables). Bio-waste must be separated and recycled at source, or collected separately from other types of waste.
Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2024
Republic of Ireland: From 1st October 2024, vehicle insurers have 10 working days to notify the Department of Transport when they become aware that a vehicle is a danger to the public when used, or when a vehicle is beyond repair. Prior to this date, insurers must report dangerous vehicles within 5 working days.

July 2024

The Green Gas Support Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Great Britain: The Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) is extended until 31st March 2028. A number of changes aiming to encourage the use of heat pumps in the production of biomethane will come into force on 4th June 2024.
The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024
England: These Regulations describe the recyclable household waste and the recyclable relevant waste* that must be collected separately from households, relevant non-domestic premises** and businesses. The list of non-domestic properties that must arrange separate collections of their household waste is expanded.
Gas (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2024
Republic of Ireland: Powers and duties of the Irish Gas Board (BGÉ) are repealed, including requirements relating to: Capital stock and commitments, Subscriptions and gifts, Disclosures, Membership of either House of the Oireachtas and Annual reports.
The Building (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024
England: From 1st October 2024, there is a requirement to have male and female single-sex toilets in buildings other than dwellings. Universal toilets may be provided in addition to single-sex toilets or where space limits single-sex toilets.
The Carbon Capture Revenue Support (Directions, Eligibility and Counterparty) Regulations 2024
United Kingdom: As part of the Industrial Carbon Capture Business Models, carbon capture entities (organisations who capture carbon dioxide) can receive revenue support through a private law contract with a carbon capture counterparty.
Road Traffic Act 2024 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2024
Republic of Ireland: Part 4 of the Road Traffic Act 2024 comes into force on 31st May 2024.

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