Archived Consultation on Legislation and Policy

ConsultationIssued DateClosing DateKeywords
Guidelines for Good Forestation Practices for the Maltese Islands15-02-202229-03-2022forestation, practices, biodiversity, trees, shrubs
Assessment and Management of Environment Noise (Amendment) Regulations, 202201-02-202201-03-2022noise
Daily Penalties (Environment) (Amendment) Regulations, 202212-01-202209-02-2022daily penalties, enforcement
Transposition of the remaining Articles of the Single Use Plastics Directive15-12-202109-02-2022plastic, SUP, single use, waste
Intent and Objectives: Guidelines for Good Forestation Practices for the Maltese Islands31-01-202207-02-2022forestation, trees, biodiversity
COCOON - Terms of Reference on the Closure Aftercare and Rehabilitation of Landfills and Void Spaces16-11-202114-12-2021COCOON, landfill, waste
The Aarhus Convention National Implementation Report 202122-09-202113-10-2021aarhus
Conservation Measures and Objectives for Malta’s Marine Natura 2000 sites10-07-202105-09-2021natura 2000, biodiversity, marine, sea, measures
Intent and Objectives: Conservation Objectives and Measures for Malta’s Terrestrial Natura 2000 sites19-07-202130-08-2021natura 2000, biodiversity, nature, measures
Restrictions on Placing on the Market of Single-Use Plastic Products (Amendment) Regulations, 202124-06-202105-08-2021single-use, single-use plastics, plastic
Groundwater (Prohibition of Discharge to Groundwater Bodies) Regulations26-04-202124-05-2021groundwater, water, environment, discharge
Prevention and Remedying of Environmental Damage (Amendment) Regulations, 202125-03-202122-04-2021environment, damage
Intent and Objectives: National Trees and Woodlands Strategy and Action Plan 2022-203015-02-202129-03-2021trees, woodlands, biodiversity
Intent and Objectives: Air Quality Plan28-01-202125-02-2021air quality, plan, air
Significant Water Management Issues in preparation for Malta’s 3rd River Basin Management Plan19-08-202019-02-2021biodiversity, water, environment,
Public Consultation on the 2021 National Implementation Report of the PRTR Protocol11-12-202011-01-2021PRTR, Kyiv, Pollutant Release and Transfer Register
Limitation of Emissions of Certain Atmospheric Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations, 202026-11-202002-01-2021air, emissions, pollution
Restrictions on Placing on the Market of Lightweight Plastic Carrier Bags Regulations, 2020
28-10-202026-11-2020sup, single-use plastic, waste
Restrictions on Placing on the Market of Single-Use Plastic Products Regulations, 202028-10-202026-11-2020sup, single-use plastic, waste
Public Consultation on the Waste Legislative Package05-10-202016-11-2020waste, batteries, end of life, accumulators, electrical, electronic, landfill, packaging, Extended Producer Responsibility Framework Regulations
Majjistral Nature and History Park Site (Amendment) Regulations, 202016-10-202014-11-2020nature, majjistral, biodiversity
Environmental Impact Assessment (Amendment) Regulations, 202018-09-202016-10-2020environment impact assessment, EIA
Intent and Objectives: Consultation on the Aarhus Convention National Implementation Report 202104-09-202025-09-2020aarhus
The Ambient Air Quality (Amendment) Regulations, 202019-08-202016-09-2020air quality, chimney, combustion plants
Wellbeing First: A Vision for Malta’s Environment, National Strategy for the Environment 205020-07-202020-09-2020strategy, environment
The Waste Management (End of Life Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations, 202014-08-202011-09-2020waste, end of life,
Intent and Objectives: General Guidelines for Landscaping in Playgrounds19-08-202009-09-2020landscaping, biodiversity, nature
Intent and Objectives: General Guidelines for Landscaping in Rural Areas19-08-202009-09-2020landscaping, biodiversity, nature
Intent and Objectives: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan to 203028-07-202018-08-2020biodiversity
Guidelines for the Reduction of Light Pollution in the Maltese Islands23-06-202004-08-2020 light, pollution
The 2021 National Implementation Report of the PRTR Protocol – Reporting template16-06-202031-07-2020PRTR, Pollutant Release and Transfer
The Waste Management (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations, 202003-06-202003-07-2020waste, packaging, regulations
THE 2017 National Implementation Report of the PRTR Protocol15-05-202015-06-2020waste, prtr, packaging, implementation
Updated Assessment of Status, Good Environmental Status and Environmental Targets for Malta’s marine waters pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC (MSFD)09-12-201904-02-2020marine, sea, MSFD, directive, water
Action Plan Addressing Escape From Confinement of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) of Union Concern 2020 (Pets, Aquaria and Terrarium species)11-12-201929-01-2020species, ias, invasive alien species, biodiversity, animals, plants, flora, fauna, nature, action plan
National Air Pollution Control Programme22-11-201924-01-2020air quality, dust, pollution, programme
Construction and Demolition Waste Strategy for Malta, 2020-2025 – Managing Construction & Demolition Resources20-11-201922-01-2020construction, demolition, waste, strategy, rubble,
Public Consultation on the Intent and Objectives: Updated Assessment of Status, Good Environmental Status and Environmental Targets for Malta’s marine waters pursuant to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC (MSFD)21-11-201928-11-2019marine, sea, MSFD, directive, water
Nature Reserves Regulations, 2019​08-10-201905-11-2019nature reserves, natura 2000, n2k, habitat, biodiversity, regulations, protected
Intent and Objectives: Action Plan to address the Escape of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) from Confinement​23-08-201906-09-2019species, ias, invasive alien species, biodiversity, animals, plants, flora, fauna, nature, action plan
Establishment of the Park Nazzjonali tal-Inwadar (Amendment) Regulations, 201926-07-201925-08-2019nature, natura 2000, n2k, habitat, biodiversity, regulations, protected, park, nazzjonali, national
Intent & Objectives: Update to Malta's Noise Action Plan18-06-201909-07-2019noise, action plan,
Intent & Objectives: Conservation Objectives and Measures for Malta's Marine Natura 2000 Sites11-06-201925-06-2019conservation, objectives, measures, marine, sea, natura 2000, n2k, nature, habitat, biodiversity, mpa, marine protected area
Public Consultation on the Single-Use Plastic Products Strategy for Malta 2020-203010-05-201921-06-2019strategy, plastics, sup, packaging, waste, single-use
Public Consultation on the Waste Management (Ship Recycling) Regulations 23-04-201923-05-2019waste management, ship recycling, regulations
Intent for the National Strategy for the Environment and its Vision for 205026-04-201919-05-2019national strategy for the environment, nse, strategy
Intent & Objectives: Malta's National Air Pollution Control Programme22-03-201919-04-2019air quality, dust, pollution, programme
Public Consultation on the Deliberate Release into the Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms (Amendment) Regulations, 201911-02-201911-03-2019gmos, genetically modified organisms, regulations, nature, biodiversity, habitat, release, environment
Public Consultation on the Flora, Fauna & Natural Habitats Protection (Amendment) Regulations, 201908-02-201908-03-2019flora, fauna, animals, plants, nature, habitats, protection, regulations, biodiversity
Public Consultation on the Timetable for the formulation of Malta's 3rd Water Catchment Management Plan05-02-201928-06-2019water catchment management plan,
Public Consultation on the Waste Management (Landfill) (Amendment) Regulations, 201921-01-201918-02-2019waste management, landfill, regulations
Intent & Objectives: Single-Use Plastic Products Strategy for Malta, 2019 – 2025 – Rethink Plastic21-01-201904-02-2019strategy, plastics, sup, packaging, waste, single-use
National Strategy for Preventing and Mitigating the Impact of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the Maltese Islands & National Sector-Specific Codes of Good Practice in relation to IAS in the Maltese Islands05-12-201823-01-2019species, ias, invasive alien species, biodiversity, animals, plants, flora, fauna, nature, strategy
Information Document to Support GI Thinking in Malta25-09-201823-10-2018greening, gi, green infrastructure, planning, urban areas
National Action Plan on Desertification and Land Degradation27-07-201810-08-2018desertification, soil, degradation, geology, land
Information Document on Green Infrastructure27-07-201810-08-2018greening, gi, green infrastructure, planning, urban areas
Invasive Alien Species Strategy and Codes of Good Practice27-07-201810-08-2018species, ias, invasive alien species, biodiversity, animals, plants, flora, fauna, nature, strategy
Waste Management (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations, 201830-07-201827-08-2018sup, packaging, waste, single-use. waste management
The Assessment and Management of Environment Noise (Amendment) Regulations, 201806-07-201803-08-2018noise, regulations
Marine Policy Framework Regulations, 2018​05-07-201802-08-2018marine policy framework regulations, marine, sea, water
Public Consultation on the Waste Management (End of Life Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018​​26-04-201824-05-2018ELVs, end of life vehicle, waste management, regulations
Public Consultation on the draft Limitation of Emissions of Certain Atmospheric Pollutants Regulations, 2018​​09-04-201804-05-2018air quality, emissions, pollution, regulations, dust
Second Public Consultation – Guidelines on Works involving Trees16-08-201827-09-2018guidelines, works, trees, shrubs, development, species
Guidelines on Works involving Trees31-01-201801-03-2018guidelines, works, trees, shrubs, development, species, plants, flora
Trees and Woodlands Protection Regulations, 201831-01-201801-03-2018trees, woodlands, protection, regulations, nature, habitat, plants, flora,
Action on Illegal Deposit of Material on Land and Illegal Reclamation of Land Regulations, 201718-01-201822-01-2018illegal, deposit, material, land, reclamation, regulations, fine, penalty, law
Draft Medium Combustion Plants Regulations, 201713-11-201711-12-2017medium combustion plants, regulations, permitting,
Aarhus National Implementation Report 201728-03-2017Aahrus, access to information, report
The Programme of Measures Pursuant to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56/EC18-01-201728-03-2017marine, sea, MSFD, directive, water, framework
Management of Malta’s Marine Protected Areas05-04-201715-05-2017conservation, objectives, measures, marine, sea, natura 2000, n2k, nature, habitat, biodiversity, mpa, marine protected area
Consultation on draft Daily Penalty Regulations, 201716-03-201701-05-2017daily penalty regulations, enforcement, compliance, fine, illegal, law
Draft Regulations Amending the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations10-01-201706-02-2017waste management, weee, waste electrical and electronic equipment, regulations, enforcement, compliance, fine, illegal, law
Draft Legal Notice on Out of Court Settlement for Producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment10-01-201706-02-2017Legal Notice, Out of Court Settlement, Producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment,
Waste Management (Waste Batteries and Accumulators) Regulations26-09-201624-10-2016waste management, batteries, accumulators, regulations, enforcement, compliance, fine, illegal, law
End of life Vehicles13-09-201607-10-2016ELVs, end of life vehicle, waste management, regulations
Reduction of light weight carrier plastic bags12-09-201607-10-2016plastics, sup, packaging, waste, single-use