The Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024
Overview
The Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024 introduce significant changes to the fees payable under the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) Regulations 2022. These amendments impact a wide range of industries, including those involved in explosives, onshore oil and gas operations, pipelines, and wind energy installations. Additionally, the regulations make a miscellaneous amendment to the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996.
The key requirements of these Regulations include:
- Fee Increases: The regulations introduce fee increases for various services. These increases are by 5% from the levels set out in the 2022 Regulations, as amended by the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. The increases are in line with inflation or at a rate less than inflation.
- New Full Cost Recovery Fee Charging Provisions: The regulations introduce new full cost recovery fee charging provisions for several areas, including explosives, onshore oil and gas operations, pipelines, and wind energy installations. These provisions aim to ensure that the fees charged cover the full cost of providing the regulatory services.
- Miscellaneous Amendment to Gas Safety Regulations: The regulations also make a miscellaneous amendment to the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996. This amendment is aimed at improving gas safety in various settings.
The Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024 will come into force on the 1st of April 2024 and apply to the United Kingdom.
Do the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024 affect my business?
Impacts on businesses include:
- Financial Impact: Businesses affected by these regulations will need to budget for the increased fees. The 5% increase, while aligned with inflation, may still pose a financial challenge for some businesses.
- Compliance Costs: Businesses will need to ensure that they comply with the new full cost recovery fee charging provisions. This may require changes to internal processes and systems to accurately calculate and pay the fees.
- Gas Safety Compliance: The miscellaneous amendment to the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 may require businesses to make changes to their gas safety procedures and practices to comply with the updated regulations.
Businesses affected by these regulations will need to carefully review the changes and ensure compliance to avoid any penalties or fines.
Do I need the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024 in my ISO Compliance Register?
You will need the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024 in your ISO Compliance Register if your business or organisation is included below:
- Explosives Industry: Businesses involved in the manufacture, storage, or transportation of explosives will be affected by the new fee charging provisions.
- Oil and Gas Industry: Companies engaged in onshore oil and gas operations will need to comply with the new fee structure.
- Pipeline Operators: Businesses operating pipelines conveying fluid will be subject to the new fee charging provisions.
- Wind Energy Sector: Companies involved in onshore wind energy installations and offshore wind or marine energy installations will need to adhere to the new regulations.
Legislation related to the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024
Legislation related to the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024 include:
- The Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) Regulations 2022
- The Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996
- The Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
More information
Visit the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024 article on the legislation.gov.uk website.
Create an account in the ISO Compliance Register App and either the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) Regulations 2022 or the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 to your Register (these are amended by the Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) (Amendment) and Gas Safety (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2024 which can be viewed within either of these articles).
