Paragraph 20 Existing waste carrier registrations

(1)

An existing waste carrier registration which is in effect immediately before the relevant date has effect on or after the relevant date as if it were a registration (within the meaning of the 2018 Regulations) (“a deemed registration”).

(2)

In accordance with sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)

the deemed registration is subject to the applicable standard conditions for the authorised activity from 1 April 2026,

(b)

the registered carrier will be treated as the authorised person in respect of the deemed registration,

(c)

the deemed registration will cease to have effect on the date three years from—

(i)

the date of registration of the existing waste carrier registration, or

(ii)

if the existing waste carrier registration has been renewed, the date on which it was last renewed.

(3)

SEPA may not revoke a deemed registration under this paragraph before the date falling 6 months after the relevant date on the ground that SEPA considers that the authorised person is not in control of the carrying on of the activity.