PART 2PRODUCER OBLIGATIONS: PORTABLE BATTERIES

Charges in relation to small producers14

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that charge is superseded by such a charging scheme; or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.