As of the 20th November, an official definition has been published by Defra to clarify what is expected of waste described as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF). Defra has worked closely with a range of operators with an interest in the RDF sector to develop the definition with the aim of helping the Environment Agency better regulate the RDF sector.
Jane Hutt AM, Minister for Finance and Government Business has announced the delegation of the compliance and enforcement of the Landfill Disposals Tax Wales to Natural Resources Wales from April 2018.
The Welsh Government yesterday (24/02/15) launched a consultation as to how they should use funds generated by a new "Landfill Disposals Tax", a proposed replacement to the existing Landfill Tax from April 2018. The new devolved power under the Wales Act 2014 will allow Wales to design and shape a new tax to reflect Welsh priorities and needs. The consultation is open until 19th May 2015.
Stuart Watcham has been asked to add his voice to a panel debate on grant-funding programme that has successfully helped develop Wales's resource management sector.