§ Charlotte AtkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the fourth consultation paper on the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations will be issued. [93620]
§ Mr. MealeWe expect to issue this consultation paper during the week beginning 9 August with a deadline for comment of 8 October.
§ Charlotte AtkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations will come into force; and what period industry will have to prepare for the new regime. [93621]
§ Mr. MealeThe regulations are needed to transpose Directive 96/61 on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control, which must be achieved by 31 October. Industry has been extensively consulted already and existing plant will have up to eight years before it is brought within the new regime.