Paragraph 5 Exercise of relevant functions: disposal of waste

(1)

The regulator must exercise its relevant functions in relation to the disposal of waste—

(a)

for the purposes of implementing Article 5 of the Waste Framework Directive, ignoring the words “in cooperation with other Member States where this is necessary or advisable”;

(b)

for the purposes of implementing, so far as material, any waste management plan; and

(c)

so as to ensure that the requirements in the second paragraph of Article 9(1) of the Waste Framework Directive are met.

(2)

In this paragraph, “waste management plan” has the meaning given in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 25 (waste and extractive waste).