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Consultation on Draft Regulations for an Exception from Alcohol Limits for Non-professional mariners

This consultation is on the draft Regulations and Impact Assessment on the proposed exception for non-professional mariners on smaller and slower vessels from the offence of exceeding the prescribed alcohol limits.

Closing date:
06 May 2009

Consultation on increasing the minimum annual leave entitlement for mobile staff in civil aviation

A consultation paper on increasing the minimum statutory annual leave entitlement for mobile staff in civil aviation.

Closing date:
05 May 2009

Revision of VOSA voluntary test fees

The documentation details VOSA’s intention to revise fees for voluntary tests along with current voluntary test fees. It includes current fees, proposed fees and some background information relating to VOSA’s costs, and indicative costs for customers using these services. It includes a response questionnaire for consultees comments.

Closing date:
27 April 2009

Consultation on improving access to taxis

This consultation seeks views on how to improve access to taxis by disabled people ensuring that they have greater access and equality of opportunity.

Closing date:
24 April 2009

Designation of London City Airport as ‘coordinated’

The consultation document seeks views on two issues; whether London City Airport should be designated as ‘coordinated’ by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the Slot Allocation Regulations; and if so, whether the Secretary of State should approve the appointment of Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) as the coordinator at this airport.

Closing date:
17 April 2009

Continuous Enforcement of Motor Insurance

The document contains details on proposal to introduce a scheme of Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE). The aim of CIE is to identify those vehicles that appear to be kept uninsured from a comparison of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority’s ("DVLA") vehicles' register and the Motor Insurance database held by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).

Closing date:
16 April 2009

The Pedal Bicycles (Safety) Regulations 2003 - Proposed amendments

Consultation on the new Regulations to replace the Pedal Bicycles (Safety) Regulations 2003. Changes are necessary following the adoption, by British Standards, of new European (EN) standards which refer to the construction requirements of certain types of pedal bicycles. The EN standards came into force from November 2006.

Closing date:
14 April 2009

UK consultation on the European Commission proposal on bus and coach passenger rights

This consultation summarises the recent European Commission proposal for a new Regulation on bus and coach passenger rights and seeks responses which will be used to inform the UK’s position on the proposed Regulation. Included in the consultation document is the European Commission’s proposed regulation and impact assessment and the Government’s initial impact assessment.

Closing date:
14 April 2009

Consultation on draft Guidance for Local Transport Plans

This document is draft statutory Guidance to support local authorities in producing Local Transport Plans. It applies to local authorities outside of London required to produce a Local Transport Plan under the Transport Act 2000, as amended by the Local Transport Act 2008. The first and second round of Local Transport Plans (LTPs) cover 2001-06 and 2006-11. This Guidance applies to all LTPs after these rounds and has effect until further guidance is produced.

Closing date:
09 April 2009

Modernising Trust Ports

Consultation about our revised guidance issued to the trust port sector aimed at improving ports' governance and accountability and at encouraging a review of ports' structures.

Closing date:
07 April 2009

Consultation on a Commission proposal for a European rail network for competitive freight

This consultation paper seeks your views on the European Commission’s recent proposal for an EU Regulation concerning a European rail network for competitive freight, which covers the creation, selection, governance, funding and management of international rail freight corridors. The findings of the consultation exercise will help determine the Government’s position in Council Working Group negotiations in Brussels.

Closing date:
02 April 2009

Local Transport Act 2008 - Consultation on impounding of illegally operated PSVs and HGVs

This consultation seeks views on draft regulations which VOSA propose as part of the implementation of the Local Transport Act 2008. The document sets out the proposal for a regime to enable VOSA to impound illegally-operated Public Service Vehicles (PSVs), as well as proposed amendments to the existing Goods Vehicle impounding regulations to align the two regimes.

Closing date:
31 March 2009

Consultation on Replacement Pollution Control Devices for Motor Vehicles

The documents invite comments on two sets of draft regulations which will introduce mandatory standards for sale and installation of replacement catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters for cars and vans and replacement catalytic converters for motor cycles and other 2/3 wheeled vehicles.

Closing date:
25 March 2009

Designation of the Olympic Route Network

This consultation document seeks views on proposals for the roads to be included in the Olympic Route Network (ORN), to be designated by the Secretary of State for Transport by statutory instrument. The ORN will be a network of roads - primarily in London, but including links to venues outside London - to be used by athletes and Games officials during the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Closing date:
19 March 2009

Transposition to the Channel Tunnel of the EU Passenger Rail Liberalisation Directive

This consultation presents and seeks views on a draft Statutory Instrument to implement Directive 2007/58/EC on the liberalisation of international passenger rail services in the Channel Tunnel.

Closing date:
17 March 2009

Draft regulations relating to the use of private hire vehicles (PHVs) to provide local bus services

This consultation seeks views on the draft regulations which are necessary to allow private hire vehicle (PHV) owners to use the provisions in the Local Transport Act 2008 which allow them to provide local bus services.

Closing date:
13 March 2009

Workplace Parking Levy - Completing the legal framework

Consultation letter on proposed regaulations for Local authority workplace parking levy schemes. Includes an executive summary, consultation proposals and questions, response form and impact assessment.

Closing date:
05 March 2009

Road safety compliance consultation

A consultation document that seeks views on proposals for measures aimed at improving compliance levels with key road safety laws. The 5 issues are speeding, drink driving, seatbelt wearing, drug driving and careless driving.

Closing date:
27 February 2009

Delivering a Sustainable Transport System - Consultation on planning for 2014 and beyond

Delivering a Sustainable Transport System – Consultation on planning for 2014 and beyond sets out the approach we intend to take to planning the additional measures needed in 2014-19 and beyond.

Closing date:
27 February 2009

European proposals to amend the Working Time Directive for mobile workers

A consultation paper seeking views on recent European Commission proposals to amend the Working Time Directive for mobile workers specifically proposing changes to self-employed workers, night work definitions and enforcement standards.

Closing date:
27 February 2009

Consultation on Minor Modifications and Fees Maxima

The purpose of the document is to help us reflect on whether or not we add two additional items to the current MOT test and inivite views on the proposal to increase the MOT test fee.

Closing date:
27 February 2009

Transposition of EU Rail Passengers Liberalisation Directive and amendment of regulation of HS1

This consultation presents and seeks views on a draft Statutory Instrument to implement Directive 2007/58/EC on the liberalisation of international passenger rail services in Great Britain, and transfer some regulatory responsibilities in relation to rail link facilities from the Secretary of State to the Office of Rail Regulation.

Closing date:
04 February 2009

EU proposal for regulation concerning type-approval requirements for the safety of motor vehicles

Summary of the Commission’s proposal, the Government’s view and specific questions for consultees.

Closing date:
04 February 2009

VOSA consultation on delivering better services and fairer fees

Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) is seeking views about the proposed approach to statutory fees VOSA charges for its services.

Closing date:
29 January 2009

Consultation on the definition of eligible services for the statutory bus concession in England

The improvements to the statutory minimum concession introduced since 2002, and in particular the introduction of the England-wide concession on 1 April 2008, have meant that the eligible service criteria have come under greater scrutiny. We are consulting on proposals which are intended to remove as much uncertainty as possible and to clarify the existing criteria.

Closing date:
23 January 2009

Motorcycling test consultation

This consultation describes DSA’s proposed implementation of the new practical motorcycling test. The proposals relate to splitting the practical motorcycling test into two modules and increasing the fees from October 2009.

Closing date:
09 January 2009

Proposed Revised Safeguarding of the Abbey Wood to Gravesend and Hoo Junction Route 2008

This consultation sets out the Government’s proposals to revise the safeguarding of the Abbey Wood to Gravesend and Hoo Junction route as a replacement for the Direction issued by the Secretary of State on the 24 February 2005. The aim of the Safeguarding is to ensure that developments along this rail corridor do not impact on the ability to extend Crossrail in the future.

Closing date:
19 December 2008

Consultation on Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (Amendment) Order 2009

This document seeks views on the Government's proposal that the rate of increase of the UK's Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) should be slowed so that it increases by 0.5% per annum to reach 5% in 2013/14. It also seeks views on the addition of new eligible fuels and longer term issues with regard to the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive and the Fuel Quality Directive.

Closing date:
17 December 2008

Consultation on proposed new categories for minor modifications under the Railways Act 2005

This consultation is seeking views on a proposal to make an Order under Section 35(6) of the Railways Act 2005 to make two descriptions of Closure eligible to be treated as minor modification because of their limited effect on the provision of railway passenger services.

Closing date:
05 December 2008

Adding Capacity at Heathrow Airport Equalities Impact Assessment Consultation Document

This consultation document summarises the Department's approach to conducting an Equalities Impact Assessment on the proposals outlined in the 'Adding Capacity at Heathrow Airport' consultation.

Closing date:
09 November 2008

Consultation on prohibition of double parking and parking at dropped footways

Consultation on sections 85 and 86 of the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004 - prohibition of double parking and parking at dropped footways. Extended closing date.

Closing date:
07 November 2008

Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 1999/62/EC

This consultation seeks views on the European Commission's recent proposal to amend Directive 1999/62/EC (the so-called "Eurovignette" Directive) which sets out rules governing the use of tolls, user charges and vehicle excise duties on heavy goods vehicles. The proposal was published on 8 July, with a revision forwaded to the Council on 19 August 2008. This proposal forms part of a wider "Greening of Transport" package, which includes an impact assessment.

Closing date:
07 November 2008

Local Transport Bill – Consultation on bus partnership guidance and regulations

The Local Transport Bill includes measures to promote more effective partnership working between local authorities and bus operators, including through voluntary partnership agreements and quality partnership schemes. The Department has published a consultation on draft Guidance which it is proposing to issue, and drafts of Regulations which it is proposing to make, assuming the Bill receives Royal Assent.

Closing date:
31 October 2008

Charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructure - regulations

In 2006 a Directive was adopted amending EU rules on tolls and charges for lorries (2006/38 EC). The Directive does not require member states to levy tolls and charges for lorries, but where member states choose to do this they must respect the rules in the Directive. This document sets out, for consultation, our proposals for transposing the Directive into national law.

Closing date:
31 October 2008

Funding transport infrastructure for major developments: A consultation on draft guidelines

Transport connections to strategically significant developments play a key role in productivity and competitiveness, as highlighted in the Eddington Report. The question of who should fund improved surface connections, and how best to come to a timely agreement between parties, is an increasingly frequent discussion point. This document proposes a set of Guidelines and principles covering these arrangements.

Closing date:
31 October 2008

Consultation on new UK road vehicle emission factors database

Seeking views on the New UK Road Vehicle Emission Factors Database that has been prepared to improve the quality of modelling exhaust emissions from road transport.

Closing date:
24 October 2008

Extension of EASA remit - safety of aerodromes, air traffic management and air navigation services

The Department for Transport is seeking views on the proposed extension of the European Aviation Safety Agency’s remit to the safety of aerodromes, air traffic management and air navigation services. The responses to the consultation will be taken into account in formulating the UK’s negotiating position during the legislative process in the Council and the European Parliament.

Closing date:
20 October 2008

Local Transport Bill - Community transport - consultation on draft regulations

This consultation sets out the Government's proposals for implementing the provisions in the Local Transport Bill relating to the conditions of use, and procedures, applying where vehicles are used under permits granted to community transport groups. The consultation covers two sets of draft regulations. One set of draft regulations relates to section 19 permits and the other to community bus (section 22) permits

Closing date:
17 October 2008

Graduated Fixed Penalties, Financial Penalty Deposit and Immobilisation Schemes

The purpose of the consultation document is to seek views from stakeholders on the draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) needed to implement the 'graduated fixed penalty and financial penalty deposit schemes' (GFP/DS).

Closing date:
17 October 2008

Consultation on Safeguarding the Maidenhead-Reading route 2008

This consultation sets out the Government’s proposals to issue Safeguarding Directions to protect a potential extension of Crossrail from Maidenhead Station to Reading West Junction. The aim of this measure is to ensure that developments along this rail corridor do not impact on the ability to extend Crossrail in the future.

Closing date:
17 October 2008

Consultation on the retrofitting of devices for indirect vision (mirrors) on motor vehicles

This consultation concerns amendments to regulation 33 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. The amendments are necessary to implement the European Community Directive 2007/38/EC. This Directive imposes requirements for improved mirrors to be fitted to existing goods vehicles so as to increase the driver’s field of vision and reduce blind spots.

Closing date:
16 October 2008

Applying EC Regulation No 1794/2006: A Common Charging Scheme for Air Navigation Services

This consultation relates to how the Government should apply European Commission Regulation No 1794/2006 in respect of the disclosure of costs information for the provision of air navigation services (ANS) at airports.

Closing date:
13 October 2008

Updating factors considered setting fees for services provided mainly by VOSA and VCA

Consultation on proposals to update and amend legislation specifying what can be taken into account in setting fees - no immediate effect on fees.

Closing date:
13 October 2008

Carriage of Dangerous Goods Consultation 2009

This consultation seeks views on proposals relating to the the creation of new regulations on the transport of dangerous goods. It also contains the relevant Impact Assessment and associated appendices.

Closing date:
10 October 2008

Vehicle lighting and construction regulations - proposed amendments

Consultation on changes to the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations and Construction and Use Regulations. These proposals aim to improve the visibility of large goods vehicles, permit vehicles, such as police cars, to use distinctive retro-reflective markings (battenburg), allow mountain rescue vehicles used for emergency purposes to be fitted with blue warning beacons and sirens and to make minor amendments to align with European regulations and clarify the use of lights on parked goods vehicles.

Closing date:
09 October 2008

Airport Policing, Funding and Security Planning

This consultation seeks views on proposals to implement the recommendations of the 2006 Independent Review of Airport Policing, addressing the need to strengthen airport security planning and clarify the role and funding of airport police.

Closing date:
08 October 2008

European regulation on new car CO2 emissions

Consultation on proposed European Union legislation. This would require manufacturers of cars sold in the EU to meet targets for carbon dioxide emissions for their vehicles on the basis of sales-weighted averages.

Closing date:
03 October 2008

Third consultation on Single European Sky (SES) – informing the UK’s negotiating position on SES II

The SES II Communication gives the European Commission’s overall approach to its second Single European Sky (SES) package which sets out 4 proposed pillars of action Amending the four SES foundation regulations to introduce a performance framework; the European Aviation Safety Agency as a single aviation safety regulator; technology improvements through the SESAR project; and improving airport capacity. The consultation focuses on the first pillar of action - the draft Regulation amending SES I.

Closing date:
22 September 2008

Euro VI Heavy Duty Vehicle Emissions Proposal

Consultation on European Commission proposal for a new European regulation setting emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles (Euro VI).

Closing date:
17 September 2008

Learning to Drive consultation

The Driving Standards Agency has published a Consultation Paper called Learning to Drive, which sets out proposals for a major review in the way we learn to drive. The consultation paper explains the reason why change is important and how the public can be involved in the process.

Closing date:
08 September 2008

Updating the scope of the Railway Heritage Committee and updating its membership

This consultation asks for views on increasing the number of railway related bodies in the scope of the Railway Heritage Committee. It also seeks views on proposals to update the membership of the RHC.

Closing date:
05 September 2008

EC Whole vehicle type approval - National approval schemes, technical requirements and fees

Consultation on the implementation of Directive 2007/46/EC on vehicle approval in the UK and the proposed implementation of national approval schemes covering all passenger and commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks, minibuses, buses, coaches, trailers and various specialist vehicles like motorhomes and breakdown vehicles.

Closing date:
22 August 2008

South Central franchise consultation

The South central franchise is due to commence on 20th September 2009. The consultation document aims to inform stakeholders of the award process, the aims and objectives for the franchise and the proposed base franchise specification. A summary of responses to this consultation will be published on this website after the consultation period has closed.

Closing date:
14 August 2008

Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (amendment) Regulations 2008

Consultation on amendments to the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 to include ship-generated sewage.

Closing date:
28 July 2008

UK Implementation & Ratification of the Nairobi International Convention on Removal of Wrecks, 2007

This document sets out the Government’s proposals for implementing the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks 2007 (ICRW). The purpose of the ICRW is to provide a uniform legal basis for States Parties to locate, mark and remove, or have removed, wrecks which pose a hazard to navigation or the marine environment. The ICRW also contains provisions to assist a State Party in recovering from the shipowner the costs associated with removal of a wreck.

Closing date:
25 July 2008

Draft Marine Navigation Bill consultation document

The UK Government proposes to legislate to reinforce the Port Marine Safety Code, to improve the management of the General Lighthouse Fund and the powers of the General Lighthouse Authorities and to enable the ratification of the International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks 2007.

Closing date:
25 July 2008

Guidance on the preparation of port master plans

This consultation invites views on the draft DfT guidance document on the preparation of port master plans.

Closing date:
22 July 2008

Public Consultation on the Port Security Regulations 2008

These draft regulations and associated consultation papers represent the UK Governments approach to transposing the EC Directive 65/2005 on enhancing port security. The approach takes into account mature security initiatives that pre-exist in the UK port industry, and seeks to meet the requirements of the Directive by developing current structures in a multi-agency context.

Closing date:
11 July 2008

Access to air travel for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility - Code of Practice 2008

The revised 2008 code provides guidance to the aviation industry (travel agents, tour operators, UK airlines, UK airports, designers and ground handling staff) to help them meet the new obligations contained in European Regulation No: 1107/2006 concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air.

Closing date:
23 June 2008

Bus subsidy consultation

The department is consulting on options for change to the current arrangements for bus subsidies, in particular the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG).

Closing date:
05 June 2008

In-Service exhaust emission standards for road vehicles 2008

Consultation on a proposal to amend the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 to introduce revised emission requirements.

Closing date:
03 June 2008

Consultation on revision of "Train and Station Standards for Disabled People: A Code of Practice"

The Department for Transport and Transport Scotland are consulting jointly on a proposed revision of "Train and Station Standards for Disabled People: A Code of Practice". These pages contain the consultation document, covering letter and response instructions.

Closing date:
23 May 2008

Proposed revisions to the standard guidance on writing Disabled Persons' Protection Policies (DPPPs)

The Department for Transport is consulting on a proposed revision of the standard guidance for Train Operating Companies on writing their Disabled Persons' Protection Policies (DPPPs). These pages contain the consultation document, covering letter and response instructions.

Closing date:
23 May 2008

Transposition of Council Directive 2005/47/EC on the working time of cross-border rail workers

This consultation presents and seeks views on a draft Statutory Instrument to implement Directive 2005/47/EC on the working time cross-border rail workers in Great Britain.

Closing date:
18 May 2008

Dartford - Thurrock Crossing - Discounted charges for local residents consultation

Consultation on the proposed local discount scheme for residents of Dartford and Thurrock Council areas. The Government is proposing to implement these changes in the Autumn while changing charges at the Crossing (consulted on in December 2006). This order under sections 167, 168, 171 and 172(2) of the Transport Act 2000, will replace the existing charging regime at the Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing.

Closing date:
16 May 2008

Street Works Qualifications: Training and Accreditation Consultation

This consultation deals with the revision of the Regulations covering the qualifications that are required by law to carry out, or supervise, works in the street. It focuses on the new requirement that those wanting to re-register are reassessed every 5 years and the introduction of two new qualifications for signing, lighting and guarding. These changes should help to improve the quality of work carried out and improve safety standards for workers and the public.

Closing date:
15 May 2008

Consultation on Developing a Comprehensive Blue Badge (Disabled Parking) Reform Strategy

The Department for Transport is committed to publishing a Comprehensive Blue Badge (Disabled Parking) Reform Strategy by Spring 2008. This consultation document is designed to seek public views in order to help inform this strategy.

Closing date:
17 April 2008