Charges in relation to small producers
14.—(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(a)that charge is superseded by such a charging scheme; or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.