Environment Act 1995

Type Public General Act
Publication 1995-07-19
Last updated 2026-03-26
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
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[^key-193a565747dfb6312e85d857e94d19e8]: Words in s. 41(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 16(2) (with arts. 24, 28)

[^key-1bf609072e2d569043f2352e59b5d388]: Sch. 22 para. 11(c) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-1bff0a169172b517753ea4d2fac16c2d]: Sch. 22 para. 30(2) repealed (S.) (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 6(4)

[^key-1c7017b09d6ac5b204821b02568aedd7]: Words in s. 4(5)(c) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 362(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-1d0313e917d5b08bc9193b8cf735eded]: Sch. 22 para. 93 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(10)(c); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-1d1330d91d910e2977c61e97b192c010]: Sch. 11 para. 1(2)(d) substituted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 14 (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-1dface4f8d1f3bada7b409e4ce5ffe5a]: Words in s. 56(1) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 375(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-1e2622d81d89347c56cd321f1fa3cdd8]: Words in s. 108(15) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2010) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 26 para. 13(5), Sch. 28 (with reg. 1(2), Sch. 4)

[^key-1e3afd4d86aa65b4a98670bf2dc55043]: S. 84(1A) inserted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 7(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-1e409424f0ce98ef5dd18175bcbba373]: S. 21(1)(h) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(2)(a)(iii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-1e8aeac2853c58ec3b646eb70ab3e628]: Sch. 22 para. 96(7) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(10)(d); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-1ec23166d7a2b23d59ef2c0fd1289977]: S. 53(4) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 43(8); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-1f17b4207a7675ffa65318a8282276e1]: Words in Sch. 18 para. 3 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(4)(b)(ii), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-1f89d992592d7279e5754cca2d952c0d]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 4(2)(b) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(8)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2) and omitted (E.W.) (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(q), Sch. 13 para. 8(2)(c)

[^key-1fd6ea34aec696150d8c91326bb6ac4b]: Sch. 9 para. 11(c) substituted (12.2.2003 for E., 6.12.2006 for W.) by Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (c. 37), s. 103(3), Sch. 6 para. 26; S.I. 2003/272, art. 2(s); S.I. 2006/3257, art. 2(a)(ii)

[^key-1fdb15827982c0ca1ed3d0a57bfaf352]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (31.3.2004 for W., 31.3.2004 for E.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 55(8), 93; S.I. 2004/690, art. 3(h); S.I. 2004/999, art. 2(m)

[^key-202f22daf9d84fb3399d4845e7f1094a]: S. 41(1)(f) inserted (25.12.2008) by The Transfrontier Shipment of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3087), regs. 1, 17(1)(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-20337fb7f44c83a02a514e639fccbe97]: S. 108A applied (with modifications) (S.) (28.2.2023) by The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/7), regs. 1, 26(4)

[^key-20419415d99308eb3c2f4294c08eb13b]: Words in s. 86(7)(c) omitted (1.5.2022) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 9(7)(c)(i) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-20828a035364cf75551b8e0d064894bb]: Sch. 19 para. 6 repealed (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 7 para. 1 (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-20bffc89527353212adc7b04c65b7fe2]: Words in s. 33(2)(a) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 14(5)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-20d3bdc611fb1a6db37c085763633cb1]: Words in s. 9(4) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 367(6)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-211e0c41a4693261acdc159fdc8a9708]: Words in Sch. 22 para. 30(5) substituted (1.4.2008) by The Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/960), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with art. 21, Sch. 2)

[^key-212c8bfcfbaf9f44b23bc2b089976df0]: Words in s. 66(7)(a) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 143; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)

[^key-21513b8263d9d2e3bd07d84d4662696a]: Words in s. 41A(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 17(5) (with art. 24)

[^key-21d0ad1da696ed9217beb916f0efa15f]: Words in s. 42(2)(a) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 373(3)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-21fa1696fe1429f600b523ac5f70192d]: Words in s. 108(1)(b) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2016) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/475), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(a)(ii) (with regs. 31-33)

[^key-224f6c0d2a8e5d7b1f40bf7078e2b4d2]: Sch. 22 para. 25 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-226fcbea9d13b55a3c723b6ed0455e00]: Words in s. 87(2)(m) inserted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)(d)(ii) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-227136e255f6911e486233dcc9f59b9b]: S. 41A(6)(a) substituted (3.12.2012) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Charging Schemes) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2788), regs. 1, 5(6)

[^key-22c523c94c2921721f3b802dab856634]: Words in s. 41(1)(f) substituted (E.W.) (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(a)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1540, regs. 1(3), 12(2)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-230e5f1db071c7254fe7a7a7c9fd81ae]: S. 110 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2018) by The Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1200), regs. 2(2), 9(4)(5) (with reg. 1(2))

[^key-231d0c0416ccd93fbbc79b8e86da7ee7]: S. 41A inserted (21.4.2005) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/925), Sch. 6 para. 1(2) (with reg. 3)

[^key-2349ef3e65d8b0ef2df6040046257a03]: S. 114(3)(b) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(7); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-2376e594a83cf2daa998aef07eef7edb]: Word in s. 114(2)(a)(v) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2010) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 26 para. 13(6)(a), Sch. 28 (with reg. 1(2), Sch. 4)

[^key-2388a7b367f982e084a694822551ff92]: S. 81A inserted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 4 (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-23b9e4d01d4f15e4c232915b6f0105ae]: Word in s. 5(5)(e) repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24), s. 7(3), Sch. 3; S.S.I. 2015/74, art. 2(2)(g)

[^key-23c87c112ddd9f679a7e24351b68a81f]: Sch. 22 para. 90 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-24030ab8d76dab7a55a5b498e80cd13c]: S. 33(4) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 14(5)(a); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-240c4e2f10888d470ce9ffdd22e55367]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (31.3.2004 for W., 31.3.2004 for E.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 55(9), 93; S.I. 2004/690, art. 3(h); S.I. 2004/999, art. 2(m)

[^key-240fb2feb50de8e4a7b13478a9621a2a]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 14(3) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 146; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)

[^key-259c941b35ef5b9b63aea80cacb09a2d]: Words in s. 87(7)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 379 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-25d9aee0be19611eef5d58f5594af559]: Sch. 22 para. 29(9)(a) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(10)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-260a5f3416cfcb16ed40d60d75870969]: Words in s. 113(5) inserted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 10(3)

[^key-262aea448543861bbb2390a442fe3110]: Word in s. 87(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(9)(a) (with reg. 8(3)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1540, regs. 1(3), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-26aa80da1196f6882894a6217754465a]: S. 41(1)(n)-(r) inserted (24.1.2022 for specified purposes, 7.3.2022 for W. for specified purposes, 9.11.2022 for S. for specified purposes) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 64(2) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(l); S.I. 2022/223, regs. 1(2), 2(c); S.S.I. 2022/305, reg. 2(b)

[^key-26c573106fef06a7dfc11c3e62ab9d1a]: Word in s. 113(1)(b) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 384(2)(c) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-27323fe77d63a987dd91a51b3321bad0]: Word in s. 39(2) substituted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 14(9)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-279a2ae30492282030c607e9494a5c2c]: Words in s. 40(2)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(a)(iii) (with reg. 8(1)(2)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-28292ef92688308931436c37b5f39eb3]: Sch. 22 para. 116 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-2858501cc5fb2ec1fad0dffaeddbb552]: Words in s. 113(5) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 384(4)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-28704d9723b2a39aea6023b8807624c0]: Sch. 18 para. 2(3) omitted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 6(2)(b) (with s. 144)

[^key-2882025dc3f5d2ccfebe9896d3fd9653]: Word in s. 33(2) substituted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 14(5)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-28d1ac234719ad36c18e96cf2bf27c2b]: Words in s. 56(1) substituted (1.10.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/904), regs. 1(1), 4

[^key-290a5e5546592faaf861b3be1ca823ef]: Words in s. 72(2) inserted (E.) (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(l), Sch. 22 para. 11(1)(a)

[^key-29d198aa169016673c53196d90165746]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 146; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)

[^key-29e92d28199a8cbae6c93cd3c83ddfd2]: Words in s. 42(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 373(2)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-2a7188079b9ea3ca6072038a1c246a65]: Sch. 22 para. 216 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-2ac13ae9133d3f836f5e74e727d47fa4]: S. 21(1)(e) repealed (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 7 para. 1 Table (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-2b2127f3ab384c87472c1d96ed0f8e1c]: S. 110(3A)-(3C) inserted (E.W.) (29.3.2018) by The Waste Enforcement (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/369), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(a)

[^key-2b24e6a6beb37a4929dbdd1a2c9142b0]: S. 111(1) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-2b5353c1e5da74f333b5fe7d260a0316]: Words in s. 56(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(5)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2bac6c728c7aec18bd273ad3b3150704]: Words in s. 4(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 362(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-2bd8f2834bdcc97c54d133e89d39f648]: Words in s. 6(5) omitted (E.W.) (14.7.2017) by virtue of Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), s. 88(3)(c), Sch. 2 para. 22(a); S.I. 2017/714, art. 2

[^key-2c18ab54b41cf3b93d732fdfa3869f86]: Sch. 23 para. 6 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(11)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-2c7bda37944a357199793fb07850ef83]: S. 118(2) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-2c95cce20578c3ed39a6d0584fb24c57]: Words in s. 56(1) omitted (S.) (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), sch. Pt. 4 para. 8(3)(b)

[^key-2d1a40eaa83392c224dab369163e963e]: S. 114 applied (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/348), regs. 1(2), 49(3) (with regs. 4, 50)

[^key-2d1d6dab6bfebb545d9ee02503305f23]: Word in Sch. 20 para. 4(3)(b) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2008) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3538), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 23 (with reg. 72, Sch. 4)

[^key-2dbe2b54261b48b4b46830b46c339230]: S. 41(10): transfer of functions (10.7.2008) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1776), arts. 1(1), 2, Sch.

[^key-2ddf3f7a0eccfb97fb5ec843db7a72b4]: S. 83A inserted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 6 (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-2ded405af10ddb0a447dac75f04296bd]: Sch. 14 para. 6(8) excluded (W.) (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/567), reg. 1(2), Sch. 8 para. 8(1) (with regs. 1(4), 55(2)(3), 63, 65)

[^key-2e4b8c4798b5ae46b7a8012b322f21cd]: S. 114(2)(a)(iv) omitted (S.) (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), sch. Pt. 4 para. 8(5)(b)

[^key-2ea0e4833755eb52bf378d1f0ab79c3f]: Words in s. 9(3)(b) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 367(4)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-2f48eb07aeca553ba67949c3b223b579]: Words in s. 5(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 364(4)(a)(i) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-2f4ca81c0718df65266f4804abd7667d]: Sch. 22 para. 29(23) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-2f5132028b0d7d0d03b0aa344a96f4a6]: Sch. 18 paras. 2-6 applied (with modifications) (16.12.2005) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3468), regs. 1(1), 35(5)

[^key-2f6949f9d1dbaefee4ab548f57cc4201]: Words in s. 72(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 376 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-30c1f305d63e7f2dc1f4a37ed675fedf]: Words in s. 87(2)(l) inserted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 11(2)(c) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-30f634cbefa562d14af54b2ec78d0655]: Words in s. 122(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(14)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-30fdea461537a943bca7f243f5f9472b]: Sch. 22 para. 1(7) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-310b36dad5deea2581ba148b29552c20]: Words in Sch. 22 para. 29(2) substituted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(10)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-310f3c63be5ad0da304560375590a070]: S. 53(1A) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 374(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-311c43a7bda5ecfb2b2a814f8df10356]: S. 85(6) applied (9.9.2003) by The Air Quality Limit Values Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2121), regs. 1(1), 14(2)

[^key-312be5357ecf2fa3d498b5d6c633ca1d]: S. 41 applied (with modifications) by SI 2002/1559, Sch. 4 para. 5(15) (as inserted (E.W.) (15.5.2006) by The Waste Management (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/937), regs. 1(2), 9(15))

[^key-3142eba08b0b35616cc3dc27be8a61bc]: Sch. 18 applied (with modifications) (S.) (1.4.2018) by The Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1200), regs. 2(2), 27(3) (with reg. 1(2))

[^key-31e67c1282a1986497e2a23e1fb3bd09]: Sch. 22 para. 29(17)-(22) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(10)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-3292d33dd28dcbca6be205497bd3b11b]: S. 41(1)(k) inserted (1.1.2018) by The Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1200), regs. 2(1), 48 (with reg. 1(2))

[^key-3294f1ed5222f25c95cc569796e7edac]: Words in s. 80(2)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(6)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-336620fcf7086a68ddba84e3c0dd2b8e]: Word in s. 41(1)(g) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 372(2)(f) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-3369d3042bbc0cf08dd03a80a008a272]: S. 8(1A) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 366(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-340e4c347f2beafbfeeed843f3a18769]: S. 108 applied (27.7.2012) by The Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1715), regs. 1, 6(2) (with reg. 3)

[^key-34b39fd86aedc7cda4c7fa5baba4b272]: Word in s. 10(1)(a) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 369(2)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-358514c1ec50fe670a33aa29f2b07bc4]: Sch. 22 para. 30(5) repealed (S.) (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 6(4)

[^key-35c540467ebea7b53d5044a4d53df57a]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 7(3) substituted (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 7(2)(a); S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(ff)

[^key-35d5dff19e05de5a183c017e57cbd7ba]: S. 24 repealed (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), art. 1, sch. Pt. 1 (with sch. Pt. 3)

[^key-3630308be96682a4739cc2c6e901a49f]: Sch. 22 para. 29(6) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(10)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-363c5e3cbf60361d1b85cf6fedd060bc]: Words in s. 41A(6)(a) substituted (1.5.2021) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Kyoto Protocol Registry) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/511), regs. 1, 11(b)

[^key-3641c24e11cc92f4560f8fb9d47f44e3]: Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 367(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-368be0a05845b7ab62676cc2ce9a5c96]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 4(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 61(6), 107(3)(b); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)

[^key-3690d058a813b398917e8415491f3e05]: Words in s. 56(1) omitted (24.1.2022 for specified purposes, 7.3.2022 for W. for specified purposes, 9.11.2022 for S. for specified purposes) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 64(3)(a)(ii) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(l); S.I. 2022/223, regs. 1(2), 2(c); S.S.I. 2022/305, reg. 2(b)

[^key-372b994375dc96ab551e1b8fde411e2e]: Sch. 8 para. 3(1A) inserted (26.5.2015) by Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Act 2015 (c. 27), ss. 2(3), 3(2)

[^key-378bd593c85d0179e73c312806e55544]: S. 99 omitted (E.) (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(l), Sch. 22 para. 13

[^key-37b39cf532db30b5dfa3ab77c1c76d48]: Words in s. 72(2) omitted (E.) (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(l), Sch. 22 para. 11(1)(b)

[^key-3816045e5a2d2e6ba4d335dd8dba915b]: S. 36 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 14(8); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-381b881219e45edba4285b6d82550b81]: S. 108(4) modified (S.) (28.2.2023) by The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/7), regs. 1, 26(3)

[^key-38bf46af9f300c03cbc2a3bc03c0dbd5]: S. 109 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2018) by The Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1200), regs. 2(2), 9(4)(5) (with reg. 1(2))

[^key-39d8bada44b1cce2795930be71888101]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 382(3)(b)(i) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-39dad33370a2d172a652616e5a3c36fd]: S. 6(7)(b)(i) omitted (E.W.) (27.3.2009) by virtue of The Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/463), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(b) (with reg. 2(2)) and s. 6(7)(b)(i) omitted (S.) (27.3.2009) by virtue of The Aquatic Animal Health (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/85), reg. 1(2)(c), sch. 2 para. 9(b) (with reg. 2.)

[^key-39e0fce263dfc51858e924c5ae6d39b5]: Sch. 22 para. 29(3) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-3a35c0ac3047be5bd226e867a499c935]: S. 41(1)(d) substituted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(10)(a), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-3a7d94a1a9c18c42896d3bc281800e94]: Sch. 14 para. 3A inserted (6.8.2004 for specified purposes) by Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5), Sch. 7 para. 19(4) (with s. 111); S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

[^key-3a84dfcb7dc42c38c60b556f22b03105]: S. 110(5D)-(5H) inserted (E.W.) (29.3.2018) by The Waste Enforcement (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/369), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(b)

[^key-3b26a28792dbb576e2502ae21121c80d]: Sch. 22 paras. 200-223 repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2010) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 28 (with reg. 1(2), Sch. 4)

[^key-3b495bcee5f6fdaf022dcce24d07b16a]: S. 40 modified (E.W.) (10.4.2017) by The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/407), regs. 1(a), 36(1) (with reg. 1(c))

[^key-3b717bda7159759871e18f6253ddddae]: Words in s. 42(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 373(6)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-3bafb6c0c46c6cb15554dd24c594b5b1]: S. 53(1)(b) functions cease to be exercisable (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 9(1) (with art. 24)

[^key-3bd7b6e172fadacad20729f497565a3c]: Sch. 14 para. 9(1) modified (W.) (1.3.2016) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/58), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7 para. 8(6)(a) (with reg. 52(2)(3), 59)

[^key-3c1fa0fae295883308d8f676aaedcced]: Sch. 22 para. 146 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-3c327f9984d30632bc014ce1b055507f]: Words in s. 10(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 369(5)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-3c64bb790d6e11bfdb22b00926432d80]: S. 108(6)-(7E) applied (with modifications) (S.) (28.2.2023) by The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/7), regs. 1, 26(4)

[^key-3c7d56f0e028a692a90e8eb02a149cb0]: Words in s. 53(2)(b) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 374(3)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-3c839b595dd848373b5e8c41d1277d5d]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (E.W.) (1.7.2012) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 2 para. 3(4) (with s. 97)

[^key-3d1fc4a6ea6e83022e9eb1bdcb5c42ad]: Sch. 22 para. 96(8) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(10)(d); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-3d662eb8125f8a746fafd432cf65bc6c]: Words in s. 42(3) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 373(4)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-3e03881a1fbe1325c70e508da3e8c61b]: Words in s. 6(3) inserted (1.1.2018) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 73, 105(3); S.I. 2017/1043, art. 2(e)

[^key-3ea08cc6f1235b9e8e4fa70b07f6f72d]: Word in s. 8(3) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 366(5)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-3f5eaf5d2f563e1462c4eeda82ac5e6f]: Words in s. 42(5) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 373(6)(d) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-3f87d005194a1ff2b853c8d62591824f]: Words in s. 56(1) inserted (E.W.) (29.3.2019) by The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/526), regs. 1(2), 2

[^key-3faf4df3db537d05a47414e88527089e]: S. 43(2) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 43(7)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-40671f93bc46b966f50d5261e1022b0e]: Words in s. 41A(6)(a) substituted (31.1.2014) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme and National Emissions Inventory (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3135), regs. 1, 13(2)

[^key-40aea838ff902a3f205ec4b934589094]: Sch. 22 para. 143 repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2010) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 28 (with reg. 1(2), Sch. 4)

[^key-40eae5f651f0f02c206346cc8a56a74e]: Sch. 22 para. 228 repealed (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 7 para. 1 (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-40ef6cf077fb9a4a991fd7212c0aa53a]: Sch. 22 paras. 45-61 repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24), s. 7(3), Sch. 3; S.S.I. 2015/139, art. 3(e)

[^key-412a35b009a6afdc66fc7d11373dad6a]: Words in s. 8(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 366(2)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-413ff04d0ef7e2259260265baf53dbc7]: Sch. 14 para. 3 cross-heading substituted (25.6.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), s. 35(1), Sch. 3 para. 6(4) (with s. 10); S.I. 2013/1488, art. 3(d)

[^key-41ce340280e703fee438ba54e8684a6a]: Word in Sch. 7 para. 2(4) substituted (20.3.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(3)(f), Sch. 2 para. 7

[^key-41fddf85764ff5d5d692f691eb580407]: Words in s. 56(1) omitted (S.) (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), sch. Pt. 4 para. 8(3)(a)

[^key-426b695290ac0b96e668eb84895ae829]: Sch. 18 applied (with modifications) (2.8.2004) by The Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1769), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3 (with reg. 2)

[^key-42762c645825ac1d2b0727d138dde8a9]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 1(1)(a) repealed (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 68(2)(a), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(q)(z)

[^key-42e41a98d59c15977f69e30202ed0610]: S. 10(1)(aa) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 369(2)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-43ec1f379a810fb9fba60cf66fdbbf90]: S. 12 repealed (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), arts. 1(2), 9(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-446f3a919cad92f35bf3815bfbb4860c]: S. 120(1)(3) in force at 1.1.2005 for specified purposes for S. by S.S.I. 2004/541, art. 2

[^key-457fe583410fd869be83d52144e0a5b8]: S. 27 applied (with modifications) (S.) (26.11.2009) by Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 6), ss. 78, 97(1) (with s. 91); S.S.I. 2009/393, art. 2, sch.

[^key-458f3856f24a016e81e024a9760759f5]: Words in s. 87(1)(b)(ii) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(9)(c) (with reg. 8(3)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1540, regs. 1(3), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-45a2c7b863d337f46536fe2e9ef35441]: Word in Sch. 4 para. 1(5)(b) repealed (1.4.2004) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 68(4), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2004/641, art. 3(q)(z)

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