Consultation outcome

Mobile crushing of lamps containing mercury: changing how it’s regulated

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 14 December 2015
• Last updated: 22 March 2016 — See all updates

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

Read the full outcome

Summary of responses and government response

PDF, 147 KB, 13 pages

Detail of outcome

We received 30 responses to this consultation. We will make the necessary changes to the Environmental Permitting Regulations, to take effect in 2017.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on proposed regulation changes for mobile crushing of lamps containing mercury, including requiring a permit.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
14 December 2015 to 11:59pm on 7 February 2016

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about proposed changes to how mobile crushing of lamps containing mercury are regulated and monitored for compliance. This includes plans to remove the current exemption for an environmental permit (known as T17 exemption).

These changes will make sure that regulation and monitoring are proportionate and sufficient for human health and the environment protection. They will also provide a level playing field for businesses involved in lamp recycling and provide legal clarity on minimum European requirements.

Published 14 December 2015
Last updated 22 March 2016 + show all updates

1. 22 March 2016

   Summary of responses added.

2. 14 December 2015

   First published.