In summary, companies wishing to carry out a newly exempt activity on or after the 6th April 2010 will need to register one of the new exemptions or apply for a permit.
Companies currently operating under low risk waste positions will also have to register for an exemption from the 6th April 2010.

The full text of the amended regulations is available here: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2009/draft/ukdsi_9780111487112_en_1