Regulation 14 Charges in relation to small producers

(1)

Notwithstanding the power to make a charging scheme under section 41 of the Environment Act 1995, the Environment Agency and SEPA may impose a charge in accordance with paragraph (2) until—

(a)

that charge is superseded by such a charging scheme; or

(b)

1st April 2013,

whichever is the earlier.

(2)

The charge referred to in paragraph (1) is, annually £30 in respect of any administrative costs incurred in the exercise of functions connected with—

(a)

registration of small producers (including amending the register maintained under regulation 76);

(b)

monitoring the compliance of small producers with their obligations under this Part;

(c)

monitoring the accuracy of information provided by small producers under regulation 13;

(d)

publishing information in relation to small producers under regulation 81.