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Environmental Protection PART 1 General Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interpretation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Establishment in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modifications to the Waste Directive 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drink 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Packaging and packaging categories 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Household packaging 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Producers 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Licensors and pub operating businesses 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supply 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Threshold criteria for large and small producers 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exempt Packaging 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exclusion of charities from data collection and reporting obligations 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Incapacity etc. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 2 Producers and obligations Producer obligations 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data collection obligations 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data reporting obligations 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notification of winding-up, receivership, administration, etc 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 3 Producers and schemes Producers and Scheme membership 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schemes: general provisions 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid-year changes 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 4 The Departments’ powers and duties Publication of items recycled by relevant authorities 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitoring 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approved persons 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delegation of approved persons’ functions: procedure 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information sharing 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Housing Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These regulations may be cited as the Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Housing Costs (Executive Determinations) (Modification) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 and shall come into operation on 31st January 2023. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly. Modification to the Housing Benefit (Executive Determinations) Regulations 2 For the purposes of determining the local housing allowance in 2023, the Schedule (broad rental market area determinations and local housing allowance determinations) to the Housing Benefit (Executive Determinations) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 is to be read as if for paragraph 2(2) (local housing allowance for category of dwelling in paragraph 1) there were substituted— 2 For all broad rental market areas the local housing allowance for any category of dwelling is the allowance determined for that category of accommodation on 31st March 2020. Modification to the Universal Credit Housing Costs (Executive Determinations) Regulations 3 For the purposes of determining the local housing allowances in 2023, Schedule 1 (local housing allowance determinations) to the Universal Credit Housing Costs (Executive Determinations) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 is to be read as if for paragraph 2(2) (local housing allowance for category of accommodation in paragraph 1) there were substituted— 2 For all the broad rental market areas the local housing allowance for any category of accommodation is the allowance determined for that category of accommodation on 31st March 2020. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 9th January 2023. (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Social Security Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 and come into operation on 30th January 2023. Amendment of the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 2 In paragraph (14) of regulation 97 of the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (circumstances in which requirements must not be imposed)— a in sub-paragraph (a), for “12 hours” substitute “15 hours” ; b in sub-paragraph (b), for “19 hours” substitute “24 hours” . Consequential amendment – transitional protection 3 For paragraph (3) of regulation 57 of the Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (circumstances in which transitional protection ceases) substitute— 3 For the purposes of paragraph (2)— a references to the amount specified in regulation 97(14)(a) and 97(14)(b) respectively of the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 are to the amount that was applicable on the first day of the award; and b a claimant is to be treated as having earned income that is equal to or more than the single administrative threshold and the couple administrative threshold respectively in any assessment period in respect of which regulation 63 (minimum income floor) of the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 applies to that claimant or would apply but for regulation 63(6) of those Regulations (minimum income floor not to apply in a start-up period). . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 9th January 2023 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Housing Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Housing Renovation etc. Grants (Grant Limit) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 and shall come into operation on 1st February 2023. Amendment of the Housing Renovation etc. Grants (Grant Limit) Order (Northern Ireland) 2003 2 1 Article 2 (Maximum Amount) of the Housing Renovation etc. Grants (Grant Limit) Order (Northern Ireland) 2003 is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). 2 In paragraph (1)(b), for “£25,000” substitute “£35,000” . 3 In paragraph (2) – a For “£25,000” substitute “£35,000” , b For “£50,000” substitute “£70,000” . Saving Provision 3 This Order shall not have effect in relation to an application for a grant made before 1st February 2023. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 16th December 2022 (L.S.) Paul Price A senior official of the Department for Communities
Sea Fisheries Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Marine Protected Areas (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 1st January 2023. Amendment of the Marine Protected Areas (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 2 1 The Marine Protected Areas (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 3(1)(g) delete “restricted area”. 3 In regulation 4(3) after “10” insert “metres” . 4 In Schedule 5 (Red Bay Special Area of Conservation)— a In the longitude coordinate at Point A for “5° 36.670’W” substitute “006° 01.492’W” . b In the longitude coordinate at Point B for “5° 34.734’W” substitute “006° 00.516’W” . c In the latitude coordinate at Point C for “55° 08.450’N” substitute “55° 05.450’N” . d In the longitude coordinate at Point C for “5° 34.733’W” substitute “006° 00.516’W” . e In the longitude coordinate at Point D for “5° 35.203’W” substitute “006° 02.816’W” . 5 In Schedule 6 (Skerries and Causeway Special Area of Conservation)— a In the latitude coordinate at Point C for “55° 11.540’N” substitute “55° 13.540’N” . b In the longitude coordinate at Point E for “006° 36.920’W” substitute “006° 26.920’W” . 6 In Schedule 8 for “Area 2” where it first appears substitute “Area 1” . 7 In Schedule 9 in the Schedule head for “Strangford Lough” substitute “Waterfoot” . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 30th December 2022. Owen Lyttle A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Environmental Protection Citation and commencement 1 These regulations may be cited as the Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and come into operation on 30th December 2022. Amendment to the Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 2 The Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 are amended in accordance with regulations 3 and 4. Amendment of regulation 2 (Interpretation) 3 In regulation 2 after the definition of “the 2011 Act” insert ““ the 2012 Regulations ” means the Dog Control Orders (Prescribed Offences and Penalties, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012” . Amendment of regulation 3 (Prescribed range of fixed penalties) 4 1 In paragraph (1)(a) omit “Article 6(6A)(a) of, and”. 2 In paragraph (1)(b) omit “, 44(1)”. 3 After paragraph (1)(b) insert— c section 44(1)(a) of the 2011 Act insofar as it relates to an offence under a Dog Control Order set out in Schedules 2 to 5 to the 2012 Regulations. . 4 After paragraph (1) insert— 1A The amount of a fixed penalty capable of being specified by a district council for a fixed penalty under— a Article 6(6A)(a) of the Litter Order; b section 44(1)(a) of the 2011 Act insofar as it relates to an offence under a Dog Control Order set out in Schedule 1 to the 2012 Regulations, shall be not less than £50 and not more than £200. . 5 In regulation 3(3) after “paragraph (1)” insert “, paragraph (1A)” . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 6 th December 2022. Dave Foster A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Rates Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as The Rates (Making and Levying of Different Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 and shall come into operation on 1st February 2023. Making and levying of different rates 2 In respect of the year ending on 31st March 2024 and each subsequent year, different regional and district rates may be made and levied on— a the rateable net annual values of hereditaments; and b the rateable capital values of hereditaments. 3 In making district rates in accordance with regulation 2, a district council shall take into consideration the formula laid out in the Schedule. Revocation and savings 4 1 Subject to paragraphs (2) to (8), The Rates (Making and Levying of Different Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (“ the 2022 Regulations ”) are revoked. 2 The Rates (Making and Levying of Different Rates) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 shall continue to apply in respect of the year ending on 31st March 2003 and earlier years. 3 The Rates (Making and Levying of Different Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 shall continue to apply in respect of the four year period ending on 31st March 2007. 4 The Rates (Making and Levying of Different Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 shall continue to apply in respect of the eight year period ending on 31st March 2015. 5 The Rates (Making and Levying of Different Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 shall continue to apply in respect of the five year period ending on 31st March 2020. 6 The Rates (Making and Levying of Different Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 shall continue to apply in respect of the one year period ending on 31st March 2021. 7 The Rates (Making and Levying of Different Rates) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 shall continue to apply in respect of the year ending on 31st March 2022. 8 The 2022 Regulations shall continue to apply in respect of the one year period ending on 31st March 2023. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 5th January 2023. (L.S.) Sharon Magee A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Pensions Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Occupational Pensions (Revaluation) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 1st January 2023. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to this Order as it applies to an Act of the Assembly. The higher and lower revaluation percentages for each revaluation period 2 For the purposes of paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 2 to the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993 (methods of revaluing accrued pension benefits), for each revaluation period specified in column 1 of the Schedule— a the higher revaluation percentage is the percentage specified in column 2, and b the lower revaluation percentage, where applicable, is the percentage specified in column 3, in relation to that period. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 7th December 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Pensions Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Pensions (2005 Order) (Disclosure of Restricted Information by the Pensions Regulator) (Amendment of Specified Persons) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 28th December 2022. Amendment of Schedule 3 to the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 2 In Schedule 3 to the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (restricted information held by the Regulator: certain permitted disclosure to facilitate exercise of functions) after the entry relating to “The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland” add— The Money and Pensions Service . Functions under— Articles 215A to 215G , or section 3(1)(a) of the Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (c. 10) in relation to the dashboards ecosystem (as defined in Schedule 1 to the Pensions Dashboards Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 ( S.R. 2022 No. 296 )) or a pensions dashboard service. . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 7th December 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Social Security Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the State Pension Revaluation for Transitional Pensions Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on— a 21st December 2022 for the purpose of making an award on a claim for a state pension under regulation 15(1) of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 (advance notice of retirement and claim for and award of pension) to a person who reaches pensionable age on or after 11th April 2023; and b 10th April 2023 for all other purposes. 2 In this Article “ a state pension ” means a state pension under Part 1 of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 . Revaluing percentage for transitional pensions 2 For the purposes of section 130AC(2) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (revaluation for transitional pensions under Pensions Act (Northern Ireland 2015), the percentage specified is 23.5 per cent. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 30th November 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Social Security Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the State Pension Debits and Credits (Revaluation) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on— a 21st December 2022 for the purpose of making an award on a claim for a state pension under regulation 15(1) of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 (advance notice of retirement and claim for and award of pension) to a person who reaches pensionable age on or after 11th April 2023; and b 10th April 2023 for all other purposes. 2 In this Article “ a state pension ” means a state pension under Part 1 of the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 . The increase in the amount of relevant debits or credits 2 For the purposes of paragraph 3 of each of Schedules 8 and 10 to the Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (pension sharing: appropriate weekly rate and reduction), the amount of relevant debits or credits for the tax year specified in the first column of the table set out in the Schedule to this Order is directed to be increased by the percentage of their amount specified in the corresponding entry in the second column. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 30th November 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Charities Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Charities (Edgehill Theological College Scheme) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 26th November 2022 Commission scheme given effect 2 The scheme set out in the Schedule and settled by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 32 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, has effect. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 3rd November 2022 (L.S.) Sharron Russell A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Rates Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Rates (Small Business Hereditament Relief) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 8th December 2022. Definition of “qualifying year” 2 In the definition of “qualifying year” in regulation 2 of the Rates (Small Business Hereditament Relief) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 for the words “1st April 2023” there shall be substituted the words “1st April 2024” . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 8th November 2022 Sharon Magee A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Sea Fisheries Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Edible Crabs (Conservation) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 and shall come into operation on 10th February 2023. Amendment of the Edible Crabs (Conservation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 2 1 The Edible Crabs (Conservation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 2 (Interpretation) after the definition of size insert— ““ soft-shelled edible crab ” means an edible crab which has recently cast its shell;” 3 In regulation 3— a In paragraph (1) for “140mm” substitute “150mm” . b In paragraph (2) for “140mm” substitute “150mm” . 4 After paragraph 4A insert— Soft-shelled edible crab 4B 1 The retention on board a sea-fishing boat, the bringing to land, the landing, having in possession, selling, exposing for sale, buying for sale, or consigning to any person for the purpose of sale, of a soft-shelled edible crab is prohibited. 2 Where a soft-shelled edible crab is brought on board a sea-fishing boat, it must be immediately returned to sea, as near as possible to the place from which it was taken. 5 In regulation 5(1) for “3 and 4” substitute “3,4,4A and 4B” . 6 In regulation 5(2) for “3 and 4” substitute “3,4,4A and 4B” . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 17th January 2023. Owen Lyttle A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Pensions Citation 1 This Order may be cited as the Pension Schemes Act 2021 (Commencement No. 6) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022. Appointed day 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of section 120 of, and Schedule 9 to, the Pension Schemes Act 2021 (pensions dashboards: Northern Ireland), in so far as they are not already in operation , is 31st October 2022. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 28th October 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Environmental Protection Citation 1 This Order may be cited as the Waste and Contaminated Land (Amendment) (2011 Act) (Commencement No.3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022. Appointed Day 2 The appointed day for the coming into operation of – a Section 4 (powers to require removal of waste unlawfully deposited); and b Section 5 (councils to enforce Articles 4 and 5 of 1997 Order), of the Waste and Contaminated land (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 is 2nd January 2023. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 27th October 2022. John Mills A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Environmental Protection Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and come into operation on 1st January 2023. Amendment of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 2 1 The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 are amended as follows. 2 In Schedule 2 (recycling obligations)— a for paragraph 5 substitute— 5 The percentage which is prescribed as the recycling target “X” for the year 2023 is 77% ; b in paragraph 6— i for “years” substitute “year” , ii for Table 2 in paragraph 6 substitute— Materials 2023 Glass 82 Plastic 61 Aluminium 69 Steel 87 Paper/Board 83 Wood 35 c in paragraph 8 for “each of” to the end substitute “the year 2023.” Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 27th October 2022 Dave Foster A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Social Security Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modification of the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revocation 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Road And Railway Transport Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Level Crossing (Cullybackey North) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 and shall come into operation on 20 th February 2023. 2 In this Order “ the crossing ” means the Cullybackey North Level Crossing in the Borough of Ballymena and the County of Antrim whereby the road known as Old Cullybackey Road is crossed by the railway between Ballymena and Ballymoney Stations (NI Grid Reference D 064 054). Suspension of statutory provisions 2 While this Order remains in force— a section 47 of the Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (requirements as to gates); b section 6 of the Railways Clauses Act 1863 (requirements as to lodges, etc); and c any other statutory provision imposing requirements to the same or similar effect as those contained in the enactments mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b), shall not apply in relation to the crossing. Provision of equipment 3 The railway undertaking shall at the crossing— a provide, maintain and operate the barrier, lights, automatic and other devices, excluding traffic signs specified in Schedule 1, and shall give notice in writing to the Department for Infrastructure as soon as the provision thereof is complete; b secure the provision, maintenance and operation by that Department of the traffic signs specified in Schedule 1; and c comply with the conditions and requirements specified in Schedule 2. Revocation 4 The Level Crossing (Cullybackey North) Order (Northern Ireland) 1985 is hereby revoked. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Infrastructure on 27th January 2023. Chris Hughes A senior officer of the Department for Infrastructure