Environment Agency charge proposal for fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Detail of outcome
We have now published the聽Fluorinated greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances charging scheme聽on 188体育. The charges are effective from 1 April 2025.
We have also published a guide on how we calculate our charges.
Feedback received
Detail of feedback received
This document summarises the outcome of the consultation on F gas and ODS proposals to introduce charges for the online services administered by the Environment Agency on behalf of England, Scotland and Wales.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation is about the Environment Agency鈥檚 new charges to fund the regulatory work for fluorinated greenhouse gases (F gas) and ozone depleting substances (ODS). Our role is to manage businesses registering online for these services.
For F gas we propose to introduce charges for:
- new registration from April 2025
- annual subsistence
For ODS we propose to introduce charges for:
- new registrations from April 2025
- new applications for import export licences and quota
- laboratory ODS service declaration (LabODS)
- annual subsistence
The consultation document explains:
- why we are consulting and what we aim to achieve
- the new proposed charging structure
- the questions we have for you
- how you can respond
We would like to know if you agree with our proposals and welcome your feedback, as it helps us to understand the impact of our proposals and make an informed decision.