Statutory Instruments
2026 No. 757
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026
Made
6th July 2026
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2)
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 302(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995(1), section 82OA(1) and (2) of the Energy Act 2008 (2), section 110A(1) and (2) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009(3), and paragraph 7 of Schedule 4 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018(4).
The Secretary of State has obtained the consent of the Treasury in accordance with section 302(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and paragraph 10 of Schedule 4 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
In accordance with paragraphs 12(1) and 38 of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, a draft of this instrument was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Citation, commencement and extent
1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026.
(2) These Regulations come into force on the day after the day on which they are made.
(3) These Regulations extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Amendments to the Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations 2001
2. In the Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations 2001(5), in regulation 20A(2)—
(a)for “£210” substitute “£256”; and
(b)for “£114” substitute “£130”.
Amendments to the Offshore Petroleum Licensing (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations 2015
3. In the Offshore Petroleum Licensing (Offshore Safety Directive) Regulations 2015(6), in regulation 13A(2)—
(a)for “£210” substitute “£256”; and
(b)for “£114” substitute “£130”.
Amendments to the Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Other Provisions) Regulations 2015
4. In the Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Other Provisions) Regulations 2015(7), in regulation 7(1)—
(a)for “£210” substitute “£256”; and
(b)for “£114” substitute “£130”.
Amendments to the Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Unloading and Storage (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2020
5. In the Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Unloading and Storage (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2020(8), in regulation 22(2)—
(a)for “£210” substitute “£256”; and
(b)for “£114” substitute “£130”.
Michael Shanks
Minister of State
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
3rd July 2026
Lilian Greenwood
Christian Wakeford
Two of the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty’s Treasury
6th July 2026
2008 c. 32. Section 82OA was inserted by section 76(1) of the Energy Act 2016 (c. 20).
2009 c. 23. Section 110A was inserted by section 76(2) of the Energy Act 2016 (c. 20).
2018 c. 16. An “appropriate authority” for these purposes is defined in paragraph 8 of Schedule 4 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
S.I. 2001/1754. Regulation 20A was inserted by S.I. 2015/1431 and amended by S.I. 2016/529, S.I. 2016/1042, S.I. 2019/439, S.I. 2019/579, S.I. 2020/208, S.I. 2021/741, S.I. 2022/672 and S.I. 2025/782.
S.I. 2015/385. Regulation 13A was inserted by S.I. 2017/404 and amended by S.I. 2019/439, S.I. 2020/208 , S.I. 2021/741, S.I. 2022/672 and S.I. 2025/782.
S.I. 2015/1431. Relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2016/529, S.I. 2018/311, S.I. 2019/439, S.I. 2020/208, S.I. 2021/741, S.I. 2022/672 and S.I. 2025/782.
S.I. 2020/1497. Regulation 22 was amended by S.I. 2021/741, S.I. 2022/672 and S.I. 2025/782.