Paragraph 5

Paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 to the EPR 2016 is to be read as if it were modified as follows—

“17

(1)

An operator must—

(a)

keep chronological records of—

(i)

the quantity, nature and origin of all waste controlled or transported by the operator, and

(ii)

where relevant, the destination, frequency of collection, mode of transport and intended treatment method of all waste controlled or transported by the operator, and

(b)

keep such other information in relation to the exempt waste controlling or transporting activity as may be required by the exemption conditions applicable to that activity.

(2)

An operator must keep the records mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) in such form and manner as the exemption registration authority may specify.

(3)

An operator must—

(a)

where the control or transport is of hazardous waste except for hazardous waste collected from domestic premises, retain the records mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) for a period of 3 years,

(b)

during that period, if the exemption registration authority so directs, send those records to the exemption registration authority in such form and manner as the exemption registration authority specifies,

(c)

where the control or transport is of non-hazardous waste, or of hazardous waste collected from domestic premises, retain the records mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) for a period of 2 years, and

(d)

during this period, make the records available to the exemption registration authority on request in such form and manner as the exemption registration authority may specify.”.