Explanatory note

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under paragraphs (a), (c), (d) and (g) of section 8(2)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. Some small amendments are made under the power in paragraph 21 of Schedule 7 to that Act.

These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of inland waterways and, in particular, amend legislation relating to boatmasters’ qualifications, technical requirements for inland waterway vessels and fees. Part 2 amends subordinate legislation.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen. An explanatory memorandum is available alongside the instrument on the UK legislation website, www.legislation.gov.uk.