Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 8(1) and 8C(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16)—
in part in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (b), (c) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, and
in part in order to implement the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, which forms part of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (agreed on 19th October 2019).
These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of environmental protection and, in particular, amend legislation relating to the regulation of mercury. Part 2 amends subordinate legislation. Part 3 amends the agreement on the European Economic Area. Part 4 amends other legislation. Part 5 revokes and amends subordinate legislation.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.