Guidance
UK ETS Civil Penalties Guidance Document
UK ETS Civil Penalties Guidance Document
- OPRED
- Guidance
- EnvironmentRegulation and Legislation
- Environmental protectionRegulation and legislation
- Environmental permitting
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Guidance explaining OPRED’s civil penalty regime for offshore oil and gas installations under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. It covers investigation, establishing liability, representations, discretion and appeals, alongside fixed, formula-based and additional daily penalties. Other enforcement powers include notices, permit revocation and determining reportable emissions.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Environmental permitting.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
Guidance on civil penalties under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme.
Themes: environment, regulation and legislation.