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Current Issues
Notice to extend the
public consultation period on the
"LPG Codes of Practice" and "Draft Regulations on
Bulk LPG Installation and Use"
The
Malta Resources Authority received requests from various
individuals and organizations to extend the consultation period
on the 21 LPG Codes of Practice till the end of June. As
previously mentioned these Codes of Practice are based on the UK
LPGA equivalents and have been adapted to the local scenario.
Permission to publish them was obtained from the said
association. Various local and foreign authorities and
commercial entities have been consulted and their input taken
into account in the drafting of these Codes of Practice. These
documents together with a draft legislation dealing with ‘Bulk
LPG Installation and Use Regulations’ are being put out for
public consultation for a further 4 weeks (ending on Tuesday 30th
June 2009).
The
Authority is urging interested stakeholders and the general public
to forward their comments or suggestions to the Authority. Comments
are to be sent by e-mail to
consultation@mra.org.mt or by post/delivered to the office of
the Chief Executive Officer at Malta Resources Authority, Millennia,
Aldo Moro Road, Marsa MRS 9065 by not later than noon of Tuesday
30th June 2009.
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World Forum on Energy Regulation
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Review of Proposed
Electricity Tariffs - 6th May 2009
On
May 5th 2009 the Malta Resources Authority
recommended to the Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs that
he approves the electricity retail tariffs proposed by Enemalta
Corporation. The Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs
accepted the recommendations made by the MRA on May 6th
2009.
In
support of its recommendations, the Authority passed to the
Minister the following reports, which are herewith being
published:
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2009 Support Schemes
- Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
The Malta Resources Authority has
launched a scheme aiming to encourage the use of systems for
domestic use that reduce the consumption of energy or those
systems that make use of renewable sources of energy.
The scheme is in line with the
Budget 2009 and applies to solar water heaters, photovoltaic
panels, roof thermal insulation material and double glazed
windows or doors. Link
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Attention to
all Wiremen
The Malta
Resources Authority has published 3 guidance notes intended
for License and License B holders and the general public.
These guidance notes are published in both Maltese and English
and are available for download as follow:.
Guidance Note 1: Wiring Colour Codes.
This is a
reminder of the wiring colour codes in force since April 2006.
Guidance Note 2: Incomplete Installations.
This guidance
note is intended to draw the attention of the license holders
that an application for an electricity service to Enemalta
Corporation should be submitted only when the electrical
installation is complete in all respects.
Guidance Note 3: Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection of
Electrical Installations.
This guidance
note outlines the obligation for initial verification and
periodic inspections of electrical installations.
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Participation
in EU funded Projects
The Malta
Resources Authority is participating in various EU-funded
projects. Link>>>
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Development of a
Programme of Measures in the Maltese Water Catchment District (EU-funded
project)
In the context of the implementation of
the European Union (EU) Water Framework Directive (WFD), the Malta
Resources Authority (MRA) has launched a project for the development
of the programme of measures in the Maltese Water Catchment
District. The project focuses on groundwater resources and water
supply and aims at identifying the most cost-effective option for
restoring the status of groundwater resources in line with the
requirements of the WFD.
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Implementation of the
Water Framework Directive
The
Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC), transposed into Maltese
Legislation by Legal Notice 194 of 2004 (Water Policy Framework
Regulations, 2004) provides for the long-term sustainable management
of water resources on the basis of a high level of protection of the
aquatic environment.
Further details on the
work being undertaken and the documentation published for public
consultation may be found in the website.
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