Explanatory note
This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.
These regulations, which come into force on 12 December 2013 but apply from 1 January 2013, amend the Climate Change (Waste) Regulations 2010. The effect of the amendment is to update the default emissions factor used in calculating emissions from operating disposal facilities, so that it aligns with new global warming potentials.
Issued under the authority of the Legislation Act 2012.
Date of notification in Gazette: 12 September 2013.
These regulations are administered by the Ministry for the Environment.