Article 2 Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions set out in Directive 2008/98/EC shall apply.

In addition, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (1)

   ‘copper scrap’ means scrap metal which consists mainly of copper and copper alloys;

2. (1A)

   F2“appropriate authority” means—

   1. (i)

      in relation to England, the Secretary of State;

   2. (ii)

      in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

   3. (iii)

      in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

   4. (iv)

      in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs;

3. (1B)

   “competent authority” means—

   1. (i)

      in relation to England, the Environment Agency;

   2. (ii)

      in relation to Wales, the Natural Resources Body for Wales;

   3. (iii)

      in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency;

   4. (iv)

      in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs;

4. (1C)

   “EU-derived domestic legislation” has the meaning given by section 2(2) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;

5. (1D)

   “local authority” means—

   1. (i)

      in England outside Greater London—

      • — a district council,

      • — a county council, or

      • — the Council of the Isles of Scilly;

   2. (ii)

      in Greater London—

      • — the council of a London borough,

      • — the Common Council of the City of London,

      • — the Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple, or

      • — the Under-Treasurer of the Middle Temple;

   3. (iii)

      in Wales—

      • — a county council, or

      • — a county borough council;

   4. (iv)

      in Scotland, a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994;

   5. (v)

      in Northern Ireland, a district council established under section 1 of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972.

6. (2)

   ‘holder’ means the natural or legal person who is in possession of copper scrap;

7. (3)

   ‘producer’ means the holder who transfers copper scrap to another holder for the first time as copper scrap which has ceased to be waste;

8. (4)

   ‘importer’ means any natural or legal person established within the F3United Kingdom who introduces copper scrap which has ceased to be waste into the F4United Kingdom;

9. (5)

   ‘qualified staff’ means staff which is qualified by experience or training to monitor and assess the properties of copper scrap;

10. (6)

    ‘visual inspection’ means inspection of copper scrap covering all parts of a consignment and using human senses or any non-specialised equipment;

11. (7)

    ‘consignment’ means a batch of copper scrap which is intended for delivery from a producer to another holder and may be contained in either one or several transport units, such as containers.