18.—(1) This regulation applies to a producer—
(a)to whom regulation 15 applies; and
(b)who has not yet become a member of another battery compliance scheme as required by regulation 15(2) or (3).
(2) The producer must provide—
(a)a declaration of compliance; and
(b)copies of all batteries evidence notes acquired by the producer,
in respect of the relevant compliance period to the appropriate authority on or before 31st May of the next year.
(3) A declaration of compliance must—
(a)include the information and the declaration set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1; and
(b)be in writing and signed by the appropriate person.