Regulation 14 Amendment of Schedule 7 (the scheme administrator)

(1)

Schedule 7 is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph 1 (power to delegate functions)—

(a)

after sub-paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

Sub-paragraphs (2B) and (2C) apply where the person appointed as the scheme administrator is the Secretary of State or a statutory body.

(2B)

The scheme administrator may appoint a body (a “Producer Responsibility Organisation” or “PRO”) to—

(a)

perform on behalf of the scheme administrator, or

(b)

provide advice, recommendations or support to the scheme administrator in relation to the performance by the scheme administrator of,

such of the scheme administrator’s functions as are specified in the appointment.

(2C)

The scheme administrator must, before appointing a body as a Producer Responsibility Organisation, obtain the consent of each of the appropriate authorities to—

(a)

the appointment of that body;

(b)

the proposed duration of the appointment; and

(c)

the functions which it proposes to appoint that body to perform.”;

(b)

omit sub-paragraph (3).

(3)

After paragraph 1, insert paragraphs 1A to 1E as set out in Schedule 3 to these Regulations.

(4)

In paragraph 10 (complaints procedure), in the opening words, after “Regulations,”, insert—

“or the way in which a Producer Responsibility Organisation appointed under paragraph 1(2B) of this Schedule or a body with which the scheme administrator enters into an agreement under paragraph 1(1) of this Schedule exercises the functions conferred on that body,”.