Environment Act 2021
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Environmental governance</heading><chapter eId="part-1-chapter-1"><num>CHAPTER 1</num><heading>Improving the natural environment</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-targets"><heading>Environmental targets</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Environmental targets</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations set long-term targets in respect of any matter which relates to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#section-1-1">(1)</ref> so as to set a long-term target in respect of at least one matter within each priority area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The priority areas are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>air quality;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>water;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>biodiversity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>resource efficiency and waste reduction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A target set under this section must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make provision about how the matter in respect of which a target is set is to be measured.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A target is a “long-term” target if the specified date is no less than 15 years after the date on which the target is initially set.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A target under this section is initially set when the regulations setting it come into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this Part the “specified standard” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified-date" eId="term-specified-date">specified date</term>”, in relation to a target under this section, mean the standard and date (respectively) specified under subsection <ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not by regulations under this section make any provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Environmental targets: particulate matter</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (“the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target”) in respect of the annual mean level of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in ambient air.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may, but need not, be a long-term target.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “PM<sub>2.5</sub>” means particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter not exceeding 2.5 micrometres.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations setting the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may make provision defining “ambient air”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The duty in subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref> is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref> to set a long-term target in relation to air quality.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Section 1<ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-1-9">(9)</ref> applies to the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this Part “the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Environmental targets: species abundance</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (the “species abundance target”) in respect of a matter relating to the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The specified date for the species abundance target must be 31 December 2030.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Accordingly, the species abundance target is not a long-term target and the duty in subsection (1) is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1(2) to set a long-term target in relation to biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref> which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the amended target, would halt a decline in the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 1(4) to (9) applies to the species abundance target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-species-abundance-target" eId="term-the-species-abundance-target">the species abundance target</term>” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Environmental targets: process</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 the Secretary of State must seek advice from persons the Secretary of State considers to be independent and to have relevant expertise.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that the target, or amended target, can be met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target (the “existing target”) only if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meeting the existing target would have no significant benefit compared with not meeting it or with meeting a lower target, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>because of changes in circumstances since the existing target was set or last amended the environmental, social, economic or other costs of meeting it would be disproportionate to the benefits.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-4-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations lower a target if, to any extent, they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>replace the specified standard with a lower standard, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>replace the specified date with a later date.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 2 may not revoke the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target (but may amend it in accordance with this section).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a target is met if the specified standard is achieved by the specified date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under sections 1 to 3 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>A draft of a statutory instrument (or drafts of statutory instruments) containing regulations setting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>each of the targets required by section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>must be laid before Parliament on or before 31 October 2022.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Environmental targets: effect</heading><intro><p>It is the duty of the Secretary of State to ensure that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets set under section 1 are met,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target set under section 2 is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target set under section 3 is met.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Environmental targets: reporting duties</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 1, 2 or 3 must specify a reporting date for any target set under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On or before the reporting date the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement containing the required information about the target.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The required information about a target is (as appropriate)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the target has been met,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the target has not been met, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met, the reasons for that and the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in order to determine whether the target has been met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the target has not been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a report.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>explain why the target has not been met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out the steps the Secretary of State has taken, or intends to take, to ensure the specified standard is achieved as soon as reasonably practicable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 6 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a further statement containing the required information.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> apply to further statements under subsection <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> as they apply to a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Environmental targets: review</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review targets set under sections 1 to 3 in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The purpose of the review is to consider whether the significant improvement test is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The significant improvement test is met if meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other environmental targets which meet the conditions in subsection <ref href="#section-7-8">(8)</ref> and which the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to take into account,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>would significantly improve the natural environment in England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Having carried out the review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the Secretary of State considers that the significant improvement test is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State considers that the test is not met, the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in relation to the powers in sections 1 to 3 to ensure that it is met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first review must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The conditions mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-7-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> are that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the target relates to an aspect of the natural environment in England or an area which includes England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it specifies a standard to be achieved which is capable of being objectively measured,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it specifies a date by which the standard is to be achieved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>it is contained in legislation which forms part of the law of England and Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English offshore region,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (see section 322 of that Act).</p></wrapUp></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-improvement-plans"><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period must not be shorter than 15 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out the steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment in that period (and if it does so references in this Part to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State’s functions in relation to environmental improvement plans are not exercisable in relation to the natural environment in Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The document entitled “A green future: our 25 year plan to improve the environment” published by Her Majesty’s Government on 11 January 2018 is to be treated as an environmental improvement plan prepared by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>References in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the first environmental improvement plan, are to that document;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the current environmental improvement plan, are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Annual reports on environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under section 16, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-9-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> an annual report must consider the progress that has been made towards achieving—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first annual report on the first environmental improvement plan may relate to any 12 month period that includes the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first annual report on a subsequent environmental improvement plan must relate to the first 12 months of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to the 12 month period immediately following the 12 month period to which the previous annual report relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before Parliament before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish annual reports laid before Parliament under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Reviewing and revising environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this section, section 11 and section 12, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State of State is required to revise the plan under section 11, or considers it appropriate to revise the plan as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The period to which a revised plan relates must end at the same time as the period to which the current plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first review of the first environmental improvement plan must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first review of a subsequent environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see section 13<ref href="#section-13-4">(4)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State revises the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State does not revise the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the documents laid under subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the documents mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Act to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Reviewing and revising plans: interim targets</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>On the first review of the first environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must revise the plan so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>On any other review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must make any revisions to the plan which are necessary in order to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of any matter that has become a relevant matter since the previous review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On a review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State may revise or replace any interim targets set by the plan in respect of a relevant matter (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, where it applies in respect of the matter).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets in respect of a matter, the later of the relevant date and the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Before setting or revising an interim target in respect of a matter the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the revised target, would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the date on which the review is completed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Reviewing and revising plans: other requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan under section 10, the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan) in the remainder of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps towards meeting those targets (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Renewing environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which an environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Secretary of State must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”) for a new period in accordance with this section, section 14 and section 15.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The new period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period to which it relates has begun.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Renewing plans: interim targets</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A new plan prepared by the Secretary of State under section 13 must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before setting an interim target in respect of a matter, the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting it would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the first day of the period to which the new plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Renewing plans: other requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In preparing a new plan under section 13 the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) to improve the natural environment in the period to which the new environmental improvement plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” and the “old plan” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-monitoring"><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the statement at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-16-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish any data obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this section and section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied by Ministers of the Crown when making policy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: process</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the draft statement.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay the draft statement before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft statement,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare and lay before Parliament the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-18-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-18-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-18-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#section-18-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: effect</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Nothing in subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> requires a Minister to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policy so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> applies to policy relating to Scotland only so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 14(2) of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2021/4">2021 (asp 4)</ref> (UK Ministers must have regard to guiding principles on the environment in making policies extending to Scotland) does not apply to policies so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-reserved-matters" eId="term-reserved-matters">reserved matters</term>” has the same meaning as in the Scotland Act 1998.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-protection-statements-and-reports"><heading>Environmental protection: statements and reports</heading><section eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Statements about Bills containing new environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a Minister of the Crown in charge of a Bill in either House of Parliament is of the view that the Bill as introduced into that House contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Minister must, before Second Reading of the Bill in the House in question, make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-20-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill will not have the effect of reducing the level of environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister is unable to make a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Her Majesty’s Government nevertheless wishes the House to proceed with the Bill.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In making a statement under this section the Minister may in particular take into account the possibility that a Bill, by making provision that is different from existing environmental law, might provide for the same or a greater level of environmental protection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law includes any protection which could be provided for under powers conferred by the existing environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in considering the effect of a Bill, any powers conferred by the Bill to provide for any environmental protection may be taken into account.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement under this section must be in writing and be published in such manner as the Minister considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-environmental-law" eId="term-existing-environmental-law">Existing environmental law</term>”, in relation to a statement under this section, means environmental law existing at the time that the Bill to which the statement relates is introduced into the House in question, whether or not the environmental law is in force.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Reports on international environmental protection legislation</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report on developments in international environmental protection legislation which appear to the Secretary of State to be significant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-international-environmental-protection-legislation" eId="term-international-environmental-protection-legislation">International environmental protection legislation</term>” means legislation of countries and territories outside the United Kingdom, and international organisations, that is mainly concerned with environmental protection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report under this section in relation to each reporting period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The reporting periods are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 2 year period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 2 year period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A report under this section may consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>particular countries, territories or international organisations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>particular aspects of environmental protection,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A report under this section must be laid before Parliament, and published, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter><chapter eId="part-1-chapter-2"><num>CHAPTER 2</num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-the-office-for-environmental-protection"><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><section eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A body corporate called the Office for Environmental Protection is established.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Act that body is referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-the-oep" eId="term-the-oep">the OEP</term>”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 makes further provision about the OEP.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Principal objective of the OEP and exercise of its functions</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The principal objective of the OEP in exercising its functions is to contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the improvement of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a strategy that sets out how it intends to exercise its functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In particular, the strategy must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP will further its principal objective,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP will act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP will have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The strategy must also set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions and the exercise by the Committee on Climate Change of that committee’s functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to co-operate with devolved environmental governance bodies.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The strategy must contain an enforcement policy that sets out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with environmental law are serious for the purposes of sections 33<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-33-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, 35<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 36<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 38(1)(b) and 39(1)(a) and (7),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2">how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs 7(1)(b) and (2)(b), 9(1)(b), 10(1)(b), 12(1)(b) and 13(1) and (6) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether damage to the natural environment or to human health is serious for the purposes of section 39<ref href="#section-39-2">(2)</ref>, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950-1646756759907" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 13(2) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to exercise its enforcement functions in a way that respects the integrity of other statutory regimes (including statutory provision for appeals),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under sections 32 to 34 (complaints) and the exercise by each relevant ombudsman of their functions, <noteRef href="#key-121db2873cdeb10f5093b8854d8aa76f" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-da"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362" class="commentary"/>(da)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">8</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to prioritise cases.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In considering its enforcement policy the OEP must have regard to the particular importance of prioritising cases that it considers have or may have national implications, and the importance of prioritising cases—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that relate to ongoing or recurrent conduct,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that relate to conduct that the OEP considers may cause (or has caused) serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the OEP considers may raise a point of environmental law <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29-1646756930257" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29" class="commentary"/>or Northern Ireland environmental law</ins> of general public importance.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-7A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57" class="commentary"/>(7A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">In this section “relevant environmental law” and “Northern Ireland environmental law” have the meanings they have in Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">1</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of Schedule 3 (see paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">5</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> and </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">18(2)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of that Schedule).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “enforcement functions” are its functions under sections 32 to 41 <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52" class="commentary"/>and paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">15</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, each of the following is a “relevant ombudsman”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Commission for Local Administration in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>The OEP’s strategy: process</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for the strategy prepared under section 23 to be laid before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3-1646757454408" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may revise the strategy at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-24-1">(1)</ref> applies to any revised strategy).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must review the strategy at least once in every review period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-period" eId="term-review-period">Review period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to the first review, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the strategy was first published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to subsequent reviews, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before preparing, revising or reviewing the strategy, the OEP must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy)<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1-1646757538749" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1" class="commentary"/>, so far as relating to the OEP’s Part 1 enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b-1646757569540" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b" class="commentary"/>so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,</ins> and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19-1646757604497" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “<ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46-1646757652747" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>” are its functions under sections 32 to 41.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft guidance,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may prepare and lay before Parliament the final guidance, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-25-5">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-25-10">(10)</ref> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-25A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893" class="commentary"/>25A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Guidance on the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement policy and functions</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-25A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy), so far as relating to the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP’s “Northern Ireland enforcement functions” are its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">15</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> of Schedule 3.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Before issuing the guidance, the Department must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">prepare a draft, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final guidance, but not before—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">if subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26386"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The final guidance has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(8)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-9"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(9)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-10"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-sitting-day"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Sitting day</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-11"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(11)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#d25e26434"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Memorandum of understanding</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP and the Committee on Climate Change must prepare a memorandum of understanding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The memorandum must set out how the OEP and the Committee intend to co-operate with one another and avoid overlap between the exercise by the OEP of its functions and the exercise by the Committee of its functions.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Co-operation duties of public authorities and the OEP</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person whose functions include functions of a public nature must co-operate with the OEP, and give it such reasonable assistance as it requests (including the provision of information), in connection with the exercise of its functions under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e-1646757815374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e" class="commentary"/>or the Welsh Ministers</ins>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person exercising a parliamentary function, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a person whose only public functions are <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5-1646757851293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person whose public functions include <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757883136" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins> is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions that are not <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757916740" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e" class="commentary"/>(3A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">An implementation body is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection </ins><ref href="#section-27-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions of that body exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.</ins></p><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">In this subsection “</ins><term refersTo="#term-implementation-body"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">implementation body</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that a particular exercise of its functions may be relevant to the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function by a devolved environmental governance body, the OEP must consult that body.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-the-oeps-scrutiny-and-advice-functions"><heading>The OEP's scrutiny and advice functions</heading><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must monitor progress—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in or towards the matters listed in subsection <ref href="#section-28-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Secretary of State must prepare a report under section 9 (a “section 9 report”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the section 9 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the section 9 report for that period is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this section contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a section 9 report.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this section must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Advising on changes to environmental law etc</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to a Minister of the Crown about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which the Minister requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Minister may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to a Minister of the Crown about any changes to environmental law proposed by a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this section is to be given in writing to the Minister concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under subsection <ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under subsection <ref href="#section-30-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Minister concerned may, if the Minister thinks fit, lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response the Minister may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-the-oeps-enforcement-functions"><heading>The OEP's enforcement functions</heading><section eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Failure of public authorities to comply with environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Sections 32 to 41 make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by public authorities to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those sections, a reference to a public authority failing to comply with environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means a person carrying out any function of a public nature that is not a devolved function, a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Complaints</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this section if the person believes that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a public authority may not be made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this section may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in subsection <ref href="#section-32-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section if it receives a complaint made under section 32 that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this section is an investigation into whether the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the public authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has applied for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review (see sections 38 and 39) in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant Minister of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant Minister with the report prepared under subsection <ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-minister" eId="term-the-relevant-minister">the relevant Minister</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law, means the Minister of the Crown that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the public authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Duty to keep complainants informed</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with section 32;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under section 33<ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref> to the public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it applies for an environmental review (see section 38), for permission to apply for judicial review or for statutory review (see section 39), in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under section 33<ref href="#section-33-9">(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Information notices</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with subsection <ref href="#section-35-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Decision notices</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Linked notices</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-37-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e" class="commentary"/>(6A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(6B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this section does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with an environmental review or any other legal proceedings (such as judicial review), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of section 40<ref href="#section-40-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Environmental review</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP has given a decision notice to a public authority it may apply to the court for an environmental review, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An environmental review is a review of alleged conduct of the authority that is described in the decision notice as constituting a failure to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An application for an environmental review may not be made—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice in accordance with section 36<ref href="#section-36-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>before the expiry of any time limit which applies to the commencement of judicial review or other similar legal proceedings for questioning the alleged conduct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any restriction imposed by or under any other enactment on questioning the conduct of a public authority in legal proceedings does not apply to an environmental review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On an environmental review the court must determine whether the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, applying the principles applicable on an application for judicial review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the court finds that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, it must make a statement to that effect (a “statement of non-compliance”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement of non-compliance does not affect the validity of the conduct in respect of which it is given.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Where the court makes a statement of non-compliance it may grant any remedy that could be granted by it on a judicial review other than damages, but only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In deciding whether to grant a remedy the court must (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-38-8">(8)</ref>) apply the principles applicable on an application for judicial review; but this does not require the court to apply section 31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) on an environmental review in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>If, on an environmental review, the court has made a statement of non-compliance in respect of a public authority, and the statement has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-38-12">(12)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the review (including any appeal) concludes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-14"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the High Court, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of Scotland, the Court of Session;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review">the principles applicable on an application for judicial review</term>” means, in relation to an environmental review, the principles that would apply on an application for judicial review in the jurisdiction under which the environmental review arises;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-remedy" eId="term-remedy">remedy</term>” includes any relief or order.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Judicial review: powers to apply in urgent cases and to intervene</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may apply for judicial review, or a statutory review, in relation to conduct of a public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></content></subsection><level class="para1" eId="section-39-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level><subsection eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under subsection (1) (rather than proceeding under sections 35 to 38) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 31(2A), (3C) and (3D) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant leave or relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) does not apply to an application for judicial review made under subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref> in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review or a statutory review made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-39-4">(4)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review or the statutory review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (7) applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review or a statutory review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a public authority to comply with environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with environmental law).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>except in section 38, reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court or, as the case may be, the Court of Session to apply for judicial review;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” means a claim for statutory review under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 287 or 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 63 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 113 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</p></content></level></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Duty of the OEP to involve the relevant Minister</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice and,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under subsection <ref href="#section-40-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes an application for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review in which the relevant Minister is not a party, it must provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant Minister should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Public statements</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, applies for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review or applies to intervene in a judicial review or statutory review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-41-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-information"><heading>Information</heading><section eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Disclosures to the OEP</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under section 33, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with section 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a relevant ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and the ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the ombudsman.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Confidentiality of proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33 (investigations) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5-1646758120103" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and a relevant ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-ca"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a" class="commentary"/>(ca)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">7</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980-1646758166004" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under sections 35 to 41 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8-1646758220932" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8" class="commentary"/>or paragraphs 9 to 15 of Schedule 3</ins> (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd-1646758257127" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e-1646758312192" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e" class="commentary"/>, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599-1646758359772" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b-1646831328060" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to an environmental review, judicial review <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624-1646758407039" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624" class="commentary"/>(which includes a review application)</ins> or statutory review.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d-1646758444159" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins> unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e-1646758489542" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413-1646758565199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> and held by a public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter><chapter eId="part-1-chapter-3"><num>CHAPTER 3</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 1</heading><section eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Meaning of “natural environment”</heading><intro><p>In this Part the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the natural systems, cycles and processes through which they interact.</p></wrapUp></section><section eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Meaning of “environmental protection”</heading><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#section-45-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-45-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Meaning of “environmental law”</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-law" eId="term-environmental-law">environmental law</term>” means any legislative provision to the extent that it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Excluded matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the armed forces or national security;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to “<term refersTo="#term-legislative-provision" eId="term-legislative-provision">legislative provision</term>” does not include devolved legislative provision, except for the purposes of section 20.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-legislative-provision" eId="term-devolved-legislative-provision">Devolved legislative provision</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru, or Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#section-46-4-a">(a)</ref> which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that a legislative provision specified in the regulations is, or is not, within the definition of “environmental law” in subsection <ref href="#section-46-1">(1)</ref> (and this Part applies accordingly).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 1: general</heading><subsection eId="section-47-1"><num><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4-1646831516146" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4" class="commentary"/>(1)</ins></num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-application-for-judicial-review">application for judicial review</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 39<ref href="#section-39-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8<ref href="#section-8-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-body" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-body">devolved environmental governance body</term>” means a person on whom a devolved environmental governance function has been conferred;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-function" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-function">devolved environmental governance function</term>” means a <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c-1646831594028" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved function or Welsh devolved function</ins> that is similar to a function conferred on the OEP under this Part <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867-1646831632431" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-function" eId="term-devolved-function">devolved function</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-legislature" eId="term-devolved-legislature">devolved legislature</term>” means the Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru or the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8 (and see also section 10<ref href="#section-10-10">(10)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-review" eId="term-environmental-review">environmental review</term>” has the meaning given by section 38;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-first-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-first-environmental-improvement-plan">first environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8<ref href="#section-8-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with section 8<ref href="#section-8-5">(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under section 35;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-judicial-review" eId="term-judicial-review">judicial review</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, an application to the High Court for judicial review, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in Scotland, an application to the supervisory jurisdiction of the Court of Session;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“making” policy includes developing, adopting or revising policy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-met" eId="term-met">met</term>”, in relation to a target set under sections 1 to 3, has the meaning given by section 4<ref href="#section-4-7">(7)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-decision-notice"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Northern Ireland decision notice</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a notice given under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">10</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-information-notice"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Northern Ireland information notice</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a notice given under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">9</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep" eId="term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parliamentary-function" eId="term-parliamentary-function">parliamentary function</term>” means a function in connection with proceedings in Parliament or a devolved legislature;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy" eId="term-policy">policy</term>” includes proposals for legislation, but does not include an administrative decision taken in relation to a particular person or case (for example, a decision on an application for planning permission, funding or a licence, or a decision about regulatory enforcement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles" eId="term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles">policy statement on environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 31<ref href="#section-31-3">(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-minister" eId="term-relevant-minister">relevant Minister</term>” has the meaning given by section 33;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-ombudsman" eId="term-relevant-ombudsman">relevant ombudsman</term>” has the meaning given by section 23;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-review-application"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">review application</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” has the meaning it has in Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">1</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3 (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">12</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of that Schedule);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-scottish-devolved-function"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Scottish devolved function</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“specified date” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified-standard" eId="term-specified-standard">specified standard</term>”, in relation to a target set under sections 1 to 3, have the meaning given by section 1<ref href="#section-1-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” has the meaning given by section 39<ref href="#section-39-8">(8)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-welsh-devolved-function"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Welsh devolved function</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006).</ins> </p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-2"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff" class="commentary"/>(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff">Section 41(3) of the </ins><ref eId="c00059" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff"> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection></section></chapter></part>
<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-1-chapter-1"><num>CHAPTER 1</num><heading>Improving the natural environment</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-targets"><heading>Environmental targets</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Environmental targets</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations set long-term targets in respect of any matter which relates to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#section-1-1">(1)</ref> so as to set a long-term target in respect of at least one matter within each priority area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The priority areas are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>air quality;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>water;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>biodiversity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>resource efficiency and waste reduction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A target set under this section must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make provision about how the matter in respect of which a target is set is to be measured.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A target is a “long-term” target if the specified date is no less than 15 years after the date on which the target is initially set.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A target under this section is initially set when the regulations setting it come into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this Part the “specified standard” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified-date" eId="term-specified-date">specified date</term>”, in relation to a target under this section, mean the standard and date (respectively) specified under subsection <ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not by regulations under this section make any provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Environmental targets: particulate matter</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (“the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target”) in respect of the annual mean level of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in ambient air.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may, but need not, be a long-term target.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “PM<sub>2.5</sub>” means particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter not exceeding 2.5 micrometres.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations setting the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may make provision defining “ambient air”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The duty in subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref> is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref> to set a long-term target in relation to air quality.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Section 1<ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-1-9">(9)</ref> applies to the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this Part “the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Environmental targets: species abundance</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (the “species abundance target”) in respect of a matter relating to the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The specified date for the species abundance target must be 31 December 2030.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Accordingly, the species abundance target is not a long-term target and the duty in subsection (1) is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1(2) to set a long-term target in relation to biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref> which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the amended target, would halt a decline in the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 1(4) to (9) applies to the species abundance target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-species-abundance-target" eId="term-the-species-abundance-target">the species abundance target</term>” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Environmental targets: process</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 the Secretary of State must seek advice from persons the Secretary of State considers to be independent and to have relevant expertise.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that the target, or amended target, can be met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target (the “existing target”) only if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meeting the existing target would have no significant benefit compared with not meeting it or with meeting a lower target, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>because of changes in circumstances since the existing target was set or last amended the environmental, social, economic or other costs of meeting it would be disproportionate to the benefits.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-4-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations lower a target if, to any extent, they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>replace the specified standard with a lower standard, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>replace the specified date with a later date.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 2 may not revoke the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target (but may amend it in accordance with this section).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a target is met if the specified standard is achieved by the specified date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under sections 1 to 3 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>A draft of a statutory instrument (or drafts of statutory instruments) containing regulations setting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>each of the targets required by section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>must be laid before Parliament on or before 31 October 2022.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Environmental targets: effect</heading><intro><p>It is the duty of the Secretary of State to ensure that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets set under section 1 are met,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target set under section 2 is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target set under section 3 is met.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Environmental targets: reporting duties</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 1, 2 or 3 must specify a reporting date for any target set under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On or before the reporting date the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement containing the required information about the target.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The required information about a target is (as appropriate)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the target has been met,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the target has not been met, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met, the reasons for that and the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in order to determine whether the target has been met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the target has not been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a report.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>explain why the target has not been met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out the steps the Secretary of State has taken, or intends to take, to ensure the specified standard is achieved as soon as reasonably practicable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 6 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a further statement containing the required information.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> apply to further statements under subsection <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> as they apply to a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Environmental targets: review</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review targets set under sections 1 to 3 in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The purpose of the review is to consider whether the significant improvement test is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The significant improvement test is met if meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other environmental targets which meet the conditions in subsection <ref href="#section-7-8">(8)</ref> and which the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to take into account,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>would significantly improve the natural environment in England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Having carried out the review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the Secretary of State considers that the significant improvement test is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State considers that the test is not met, the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in relation to the powers in sections 1 to 3 to ensure that it is met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first review must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The conditions mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-7-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> are that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the target relates to an aspect of the natural environment in England or an area which includes England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it specifies a standard to be achieved which is capable of being objectively measured,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it specifies a date by which the standard is to be achieved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>it is contained in legislation which forms part of the law of England and Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English offshore region,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (see section 322 of that Act).</p></wrapUp></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-improvement-plans"><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period must not be shorter than 15 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out the steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment in that period (and if it does so references in this Part to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State’s functions in relation to environmental improvement plans are not exercisable in relation to the natural environment in Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The document entitled “A green future: our 25 year plan to improve the environment” published by Her Majesty’s Government on 11 January 2018 is to be treated as an environmental improvement plan prepared by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>References in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the first environmental improvement plan, are to that document;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the current environmental improvement plan, are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Annual reports on environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under section 16, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-9-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> an annual report must consider the progress that has been made towards achieving—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first annual report on the first environmental improvement plan may relate to any 12 month period that includes the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first annual report on a subsequent environmental improvement plan must relate to the first 12 months of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to the 12 month period immediately following the 12 month period to which the previous annual report relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before Parliament before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish annual reports laid before Parliament under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Reviewing and revising environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this section, section 11 and section 12, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State of State is required to revise the plan under section 11, or considers it appropriate to revise the plan as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The period to which a revised plan relates must end at the same time as the period to which the current plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first review of the first environmental improvement plan must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first review of a subsequent environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see section 13<ref href="#section-13-4">(4)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State revises the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State does not revise the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the documents laid under subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the documents mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Act to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Reviewing and revising plans: interim targets</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>On the first review of the first environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must revise the plan so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>On any other review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must make any revisions to the plan which are necessary in order to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of any matter that has become a relevant matter since the previous review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On a review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State may revise or replace any interim targets set by the plan in respect of a relevant matter (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, where it applies in respect of the matter).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets in respect of a matter, the later of the relevant date and the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Before setting or revising an interim target in respect of a matter the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the revised target, would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the date on which the review is completed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Reviewing and revising plans: other requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan under section 10, the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan) in the remainder of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps towards meeting those targets (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Renewing environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which an environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Secretary of State must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”) for a new period in accordance with this section, section 14 and section 15.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The new period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period to which it relates has begun.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Renewing plans: interim targets</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A new plan prepared by the Secretary of State under section 13 must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before setting an interim target in respect of a matter, the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting it would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the first day of the period to which the new plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Renewing plans: other requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In preparing a new plan under section 13 the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) to improve the natural environment in the period to which the new environmental improvement plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” and the “old plan” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-monitoring"><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the statement at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-16-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish any data obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this section and section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied by Ministers of the Crown when making policy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: process</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the draft statement.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay the draft statement before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft statement,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare and lay before Parliament the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-18-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-18-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-18-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#section-18-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: effect</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Nothing in subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> requires a Minister to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policy so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> applies to policy relating to Scotland only so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 14(2) of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2021/4">2021 (asp 4)</ref> (UK Ministers must have regard to guiding principles on the environment in making policies extending to Scotland) does not apply to policies so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-reserved-matters" eId="term-reserved-matters">reserved matters</term>” has the same meaning as in the Scotland Act 1998.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-protection-statements-and-reports"><heading>Environmental protection: statements and reports</heading><section eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Statements about Bills containing new environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a Minister of the Crown in charge of a Bill in either House of Parliament is of the view that the Bill as introduced into that House contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Minister must, before Second Reading of the Bill in the House in question, make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-20-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill will not have the effect of reducing the level of environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister is unable to make a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Her Majesty’s Government nevertheless wishes the House to proceed with the Bill.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In making a statement under this section the Minister may in particular take into account the possibility that a Bill, by making provision that is different from existing environmental law, might provide for the same or a greater level of environmental protection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law includes any protection which could be provided for under powers conferred by the existing environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in considering the effect of a Bill, any powers conferred by the Bill to provide for any environmental protection may be taken into account.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement under this section must be in writing and be published in such manner as the Minister considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-environmental-law" eId="term-existing-environmental-law">Existing environmental law</term>”, in relation to a statement under this section, means environmental law existing at the time that the Bill to which the statement relates is introduced into the House in question, whether or not the environmental law is in force.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Reports on international environmental protection legislation</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report on developments in international environmental protection legislation which appear to the Secretary of State to be significant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-international-environmental-protection-legislation" eId="term-international-environmental-protection-legislation">International environmental protection legislation</term>” means legislation of countries and territories outside the United Kingdom, and international organisations, that is mainly concerned with environmental protection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report under this section in relation to each reporting period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The reporting periods are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 2 year period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 2 year period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A report under this section may consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>particular countries, territories or international organisations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>particular aspects of environmental protection,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A report under this section must be laid before Parliament, and published, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-targets"><heading>Environmental targets</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Environmental targets</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations set long-term targets in respect of any matter which relates to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#section-1-1">(1)</ref> so as to set a long-term target in respect of at least one matter within each priority area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The priority areas are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>air quality;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>water;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>biodiversity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>resource efficiency and waste reduction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A target set under this section must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make provision about how the matter in respect of which a target is set is to be measured.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A target is a “long-term” target if the specified date is no less than 15 years after the date on which the target is initially set.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A target under this section is initially set when the regulations setting it come into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this Part the “specified standard” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified-date" eId="term-specified-date">specified date</term>”, in relation to a target under this section, mean the standard and date (respectively) specified under subsection <ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not by regulations under this section make any provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Environmental targets: particulate matter</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (“the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target”) in respect of the annual mean level of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in ambient air.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may, but need not, be a long-term target.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “PM<sub>2.5</sub>” means particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter not exceeding 2.5 micrometres.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations setting the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may make provision defining “ambient air”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The duty in subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref> is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref> to set a long-term target in relation to air quality.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Section 1<ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-1-9">(9)</ref> applies to the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this Part “the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Environmental targets: species abundance</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (the “species abundance target”) in respect of a matter relating to the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The specified date for the species abundance target must be 31 December 2030.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Accordingly, the species abundance target is not a long-term target and the duty in subsection (1) is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1(2) to set a long-term target in relation to biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref> which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the amended target, would halt a decline in the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 1(4) to (9) applies to the species abundance target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-species-abundance-target" eId="term-the-species-abundance-target">the species abundance target</term>” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Environmental targets: process</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 the Secretary of State must seek advice from persons the Secretary of State considers to be independent and to have relevant expertise.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that the target, or amended target, can be met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target (the “existing target”) only if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meeting the existing target would have no significant benefit compared with not meeting it or with meeting a lower target, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>because of changes in circumstances since the existing target was set or last amended the environmental, social, economic or other costs of meeting it would be disproportionate to the benefits.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-4-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations lower a target if, to any extent, they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>replace the specified standard with a lower standard, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>replace the specified date with a later date.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 2 may not revoke the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target (but may amend it in accordance with this section).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a target is met if the specified standard is achieved by the specified date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under sections 1 to 3 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>A draft of a statutory instrument (or drafts of statutory instruments) containing regulations setting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>each of the targets required by section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>must be laid before Parliament on or before 31 October 2022.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Environmental targets: effect</heading><intro><p>It is the duty of the Secretary of State to ensure that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets set under section 1 are met,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target set under section 2 is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target set under section 3 is met.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Environmental targets: reporting duties</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 1, 2 or 3 must specify a reporting date for any target set under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On or before the reporting date the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement containing the required information about the target.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The required information about a target is (as appropriate)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the target has been met,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the target has not been met, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met, the reasons for that and the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in order to determine whether the target has been met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the target has not been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a report.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>explain why the target has not been met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out the steps the Secretary of State has taken, or intends to take, to ensure the specified standard is achieved as soon as reasonably practicable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 6 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a further statement containing the required information.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> apply to further statements under subsection <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> as they apply to a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Environmental targets: review</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review targets set under sections 1 to 3 in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The purpose of the review is to consider whether the significant improvement test is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The significant improvement test is met if meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other environmental targets which meet the conditions in subsection <ref href="#section-7-8">(8)</ref> and which the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to take into account,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>would significantly improve the natural environment in England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Having carried out the review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the Secretary of State considers that the significant improvement test is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State considers that the test is not met, the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in relation to the powers in sections 1 to 3 to ensure that it is met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first review must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The conditions mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-7-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> are that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the target relates to an aspect of the natural environment in England or an area which includes England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it specifies a standard to be achieved which is capable of being objectively measured,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it specifies a date by which the standard is to be achieved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>it is contained in legislation which forms part of the law of England and Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English offshore region,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (see section 322 of that Act).</p></wrapUp></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Environmental targets</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations set long-term targets in respect of any matter which relates to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#section-1-1">(1)</ref> so as to set a long-term target in respect of at least one matter within each priority area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The priority areas are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>air quality;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>water;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>biodiversity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>resource efficiency and waste reduction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A target set under this section must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make provision about how the matter in respect of which a target is set is to be measured.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A target is a “long-term” target if the specified date is no less than 15 years after the date on which the target is initially set.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A target under this section is initially set when the regulations setting it come into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this Part the “specified standard” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified-date" eId="term-specified-date">specified date</term>”, in relation to a target under this section, mean the standard and date (respectively) specified under subsection <ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not by regulations under this section make any provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations set long-term targets in respect of any matter which relates to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#section-1-1">(1)</ref> so as to set a long-term target in respect of at least one matter within each priority area.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The priority areas are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>air quality;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>water;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>biodiversity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>resource efficiency and waste reduction.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>air quality;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>water;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>biodiversity;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>resource efficiency and waste reduction.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A target set under this section must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make provision about how the matter in respect of which a target is set is to be measured.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A target is a “long-term” target if the specified date is no less than 15 years after the date on which the target is initially set.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A target under this section is initially set when the regulations setting it come into force.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this Part the “specified standard” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified-date" eId="term-specified-date">specified date</term>”, in relation to a target under this section, mean the standard and date (respectively) specified under subsection <ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not by regulations under this section make any provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Environmental targets: particulate matter</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (“the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target”) in respect of the annual mean level of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in ambient air.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may, but need not, be a long-term target.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “PM<sub>2.5</sub>” means particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter not exceeding 2.5 micrometres.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations setting the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may make provision defining “ambient air”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The duty in subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref> is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref> to set a long-term target in relation to air quality.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Section 1<ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-1-9">(9)</ref> applies to the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this Part “the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (“the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target”) in respect of the annual mean level of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in ambient air.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may, but need not, be a long-term target.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “PM<sub>2.5</sub>” means particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter not exceeding 2.5 micrometres.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations setting the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target may make provision defining “ambient air”.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The duty in subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref> is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref> to set a long-term target in relation to air quality.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Section 1<ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-1-9">(9)</ref> applies to the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this Part “the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Environmental targets: species abundance</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (the “species abundance target”) in respect of a matter relating to the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The specified date for the species abundance target must be 31 December 2030.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Accordingly, the species abundance target is not a long-term target and the duty in subsection (1) is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1(2) to set a long-term target in relation to biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref> which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the amended target, would halt a decline in the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 1(4) to (9) applies to the species abundance target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-species-abundance-target" eId="term-the-species-abundance-target">the species abundance target</term>” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (the “species abundance target”) in respect of a matter relating to the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The specified date for the species abundance target must be 31 December 2030.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Accordingly, the species abundance target is not a long-term target and the duty in subsection (1) is in addition to (and does not discharge) the duty in section 1(2) to set a long-term target in relation to biodiversity.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref> which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the amended target, would halt a decline in the abundance of species.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 1(4) to (9) applies to the species abundance target and to regulations under this section as it applies to targets set under section 1 and to regulations under that section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-species-abundance-target" eId="term-the-species-abundance-target">the species abundance target</term>” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-3-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Environmental targets: process</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 the Secretary of State must seek advice from persons the Secretary of State considers to be independent and to have relevant expertise.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that the target, or amended target, can be met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target (the “existing target”) only if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meeting the existing target would have no significant benefit compared with not meeting it or with meeting a lower target, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>because of changes in circumstances since the existing target was set or last amended the environmental, social, economic or other costs of meeting it would be disproportionate to the benefits.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-4-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations lower a target if, to any extent, they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>replace the specified standard with a lower standard, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>replace the specified date with a later date.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 2 may not revoke the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target (but may amend it in accordance with this section).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a target is met if the specified standard is achieved by the specified date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under sections 1 to 3 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>A draft of a statutory instrument (or drafts of statutory instruments) containing regulations setting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>each of the targets required by section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>must be laid before Parliament on or before 31 October 2022.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 the Secretary of State must seek advice from persons the Secretary of State considers to be independent and to have relevant expertise.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which set or amend a target the Secretary of State must be satisfied that the target, or amended target, can be met.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target (the “existing target”) only if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meeting the existing target would have no significant benefit compared with not meeting it or with meeting a lower target, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>because of changes in circumstances since the existing target was set or last amended the environmental, social, economic or other costs of meeting it would be disproportionate to the benefits.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meeting the existing target would have no significant benefit compared with not meeting it or with meeting a lower target, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>because of changes in circumstances since the existing target was set or last amended the environmental, social, economic or other costs of meeting it would be disproportionate to the benefits.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 which revoke or lower a target the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-4-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations lower a target if, to any extent, they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>replace the specified standard with a lower standard, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>replace the specified date with a later date.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>replace the specified standard with a lower standard, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>replace the specified date with a later date.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 2 may not revoke the PM<sub>2.5 </sub>air quality target (but may amend it in accordance with this section).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a target is met if the specified standard is achieved by the specified date.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under sections 1 to 3 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>A draft of a statutory instrument (or drafts of statutory instruments) containing regulations setting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>each of the targets required by section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>must be laid before Parliament on or before 31 October 2022.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>each of the targets required by section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target,</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Environmental targets: effect</heading><intro><p>It is the duty of the Secretary of State to ensure that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets set under section 1 are met,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target set under section 2 is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target set under section 3 is met.</p></content></level></section>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets set under section 1 are met,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PM<sub>2.5</sub> air quality target set under section 2 is met, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the species abundance target set under section 3 is met.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Environmental targets: reporting duties</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 1, 2 or 3 must specify a reporting date for any target set under that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On or before the reporting date the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement containing the required information about the target.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The required information about a target is (as appropriate)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the target has been met,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the target has not been met, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met, the reasons for that and the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in order to determine whether the target has been met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the target has not been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a report.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>explain why the target has not been met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out the steps the Secretary of State has taken, or intends to take, to ensure the specified standard is achieved as soon as reasonably practicable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 6 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a further statement containing the required information.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> apply to further statements under subsection <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> as they apply to a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 1, 2 or 3 must specify a reporting date for any target set under that section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On or before the reporting date the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement containing the required information about the target.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The required information about a target is (as appropriate)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the target has been met,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the target has not been met, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met, the reasons for that and the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in order to determine whether the target has been met.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the target has been met,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the target has not been met, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met, the reasons for that and the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in order to determine whether the target has been met.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the target has not been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a report.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>explain why the target has not been met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out the steps the Secretary of State has taken, or intends to take, to ensure the specified standard is achieved as soon as reasonably practicable.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>explain why the target has not been met, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out the steps the Secretary of State has taken, or intends to take, to ensure the specified standard is achieved as soon as reasonably practicable.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the Secretary of State makes a statement that the Secretary of State is not yet able to determine whether the target has been met the Secretary of State must, before the end of the 6 month period beginning with the date on which the statement is laid, lay before Parliament, and publish, a further statement containing the required information.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-6-3">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> apply to further statements under subsection <ref href="#section-6-6">(6)</ref> as they apply to a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-6-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Environmental targets: review</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review targets set under sections 1 to 3 in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The purpose of the review is to consider whether the significant improvement test is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The significant improvement test is met if meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other environmental targets which meet the conditions in subsection <ref href="#section-7-8">(8)</ref> and which the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to take into account,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>would significantly improve the natural environment in England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Having carried out the review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the Secretary of State considers that the significant improvement test is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State considers that the test is not met, the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in relation to the powers in sections 1 to 3 to ensure that it is met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first review must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The conditions mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-7-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> are that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the target relates to an aspect of the natural environment in England or an area which includes England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it specifies a standard to be achieved which is capable of being objectively measured,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it specifies a date by which the standard is to be achieved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>it is contained in legislation which forms part of the law of England and Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English offshore region,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (see section 322 of that Act).</p></wrapUp></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review targets set under sections 1 to 3 in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The purpose of the review is to consider whether the significant improvement test is met.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The significant improvement test is met if meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other environmental targets which meet the conditions in subsection <ref href="#section-7-8">(8)</ref> and which the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to take into account,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>would significantly improve the natural environment in England.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other environmental targets which meet the conditions in subsection <ref href="#section-7-8">(8)</ref> and which the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to take into account,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Having carried out the review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the Secretary of State considers that the significant improvement test is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State considers that the test is not met, the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in relation to the powers in sections 1 to 3 to ensure that it is met.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the Secretary of State considers that the significant improvement test is met, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State considers that the test is not met, the steps the Secretary of State intends to take in relation to the powers in sections 1 to 3 to ensure that it is met.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first review must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The conditions mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-7-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> are that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the target relates to an aspect of the natural environment in England or an area which includes England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it specifies a standard to be achieved which is capable of being objectively measured,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it specifies a date by which the standard is to be achieved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>it is contained in legislation which forms part of the law of England and Wales.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the target relates to an aspect of the natural environment in England or an area which includes England,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it specifies a standard to be achieved which is capable of being objectively measured,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it specifies a date by which the standard is to be achieved, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>it is contained in legislation which forms part of the law of England and Wales.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English offshore region,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>within the meaning of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (see section 322 of that Act).</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English offshore region,</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-improvement-plans"><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period must not be shorter than 15 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out the steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment in that period (and if it does so references in this Part to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State’s functions in relation to environmental improvement plans are not exercisable in relation to the natural environment in Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The document entitled “A green future: our 25 year plan to improve the environment” published by Her Majesty’s Government on 11 January 2018 is to be treated as an environmental improvement plan prepared by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>References in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the first environmental improvement plan, are to that document;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the current environmental improvement plan, are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Annual reports on environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under section 16, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-9-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> an annual report must consider the progress that has been made towards achieving—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first annual report on the first environmental improvement plan may relate to any 12 month period that includes the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first annual report on a subsequent environmental improvement plan must relate to the first 12 months of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to the 12 month period immediately following the 12 month period to which the previous annual report relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before Parliament before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish annual reports laid before Parliament under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Reviewing and revising environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this section, section 11 and section 12, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State of State is required to revise the plan under section 11, or considers it appropriate to revise the plan as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The period to which a revised plan relates must end at the same time as the period to which the current plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first review of the first environmental improvement plan must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first review of a subsequent environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see section 13<ref href="#section-13-4">(4)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State revises the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State does not revise the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the documents laid under subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the documents mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Act to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Reviewing and revising plans: interim targets</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>On the first review of the first environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must revise the plan so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>On any other review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must make any revisions to the plan which are necessary in order to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of any matter that has become a relevant matter since the previous review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On a review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State may revise or replace any interim targets set by the plan in respect of a relevant matter (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, where it applies in respect of the matter).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets in respect of a matter, the later of the relevant date and the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Before setting or revising an interim target in respect of a matter the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the revised target, would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the date on which the review is completed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Reviewing and revising plans: other requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan under section 10, the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan) in the remainder of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps towards meeting those targets (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Renewing environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which an environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Secretary of State must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”) for a new period in accordance with this section, section 14 and section 15.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The new period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period to which it relates has begun.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Renewing plans: interim targets</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A new plan prepared by the Secretary of State under section 13 must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before setting an interim target in respect of a matter, the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting it would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the first day of the period to which the new plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Renewing plans: other requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In preparing a new plan under section 13 the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) to improve the natural environment in the period to which the new environmental improvement plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” and the “old plan” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period must not be shorter than 15 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out the steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment in that period (and if it does so references in this Part to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State’s functions in relation to environmental improvement plans are not exercisable in relation to the natural environment in Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The document entitled “A green future: our 25 year plan to improve the environment” published by Her Majesty’s Government on 11 January 2018 is to be treated as an environmental improvement plan prepared by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>References in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the first environmental improvement plan, are to that document;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the current environmental improvement plan, are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That period must not be shorter than 15 years.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out the steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment in that period (and if it does so references in this Part to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State’s functions in relation to environmental improvement plans are not exercisable in relation to the natural environment in Wales.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The document entitled “A green future: our 25 year plan to improve the environment” published by Her Majesty’s Government on 11 January 2018 is to be treated as an environmental improvement plan prepared by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>References in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the first environmental improvement plan, are to that document;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the current environmental improvement plan, are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the first environmental improvement plan, are to that document;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the current environmental improvement plan, are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Annual reports on environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under section 16, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-9-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> an annual report must consider the progress that has been made towards achieving—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first annual report on the first environmental improvement plan may relate to any 12 month period that includes the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first annual report on a subsequent environmental improvement plan must relate to the first 12 months of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to the 12 month period immediately following the 12 month period to which the previous annual report relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before Parliament before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish annual reports laid before Parliament under this section.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under section 16, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under section 16, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-9-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> an annual report must consider the progress that has been made towards achieving—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first annual report on the first environmental improvement plan may relate to any 12 month period that includes the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The first annual report on a subsequent environmental improvement plan must relate to the first 12 months of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsequent annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to the 12 month period immediately following the 12 month period to which the previous annual report relates.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before Parliament before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish annual reports laid before Parliament under this section.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Reviewing and revising environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this section, section 11 and section 12, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State of State is required to revise the plan under section 11, or considers it appropriate to revise the plan as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The period to which a revised plan relates must end at the same time as the period to which the current plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first review of the first environmental improvement plan must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first review of a subsequent environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see section 13<ref href="#section-13-4">(4)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State revises the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State does not revise the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the documents laid under subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the documents mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Act to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this section, section 11 and section 12, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State of State is required to revise the plan under section 11, or considers it appropriate to revise the plan as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this section, section 11 and section 12, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State of State is required to revise the plan under section 11, or considers it appropriate to revise the plan as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The period to which a revised plan relates must end at the same time as the period to which the current plan relates.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first review of the first environmental improvement plan must be completed by 31 January 2023.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The first review of a subsequent environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see section 13<ref href="#section-13-4">(4)</ref>).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State revises the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State does not revise the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the documents laid under subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the documents mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#section-10-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Act to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Reviewing and revising plans: interim targets</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>On the first review of the first environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must revise the plan so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>On any other review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must make any revisions to the plan which are necessary in order to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of any matter that has become a relevant matter since the previous review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On a review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State may revise or replace any interim targets set by the plan in respect of a relevant matter (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, where it applies in respect of the matter).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets in respect of a matter, the later of the relevant date and the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Before setting or revising an interim target in respect of a matter the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the revised target, would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the date on which the review is completed.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>On the first review of the first environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must revise the plan so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>On any other review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must make any revisions to the plan which are necessary in order to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of any matter that has become a relevant matter since the previous review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of any matter that has become a relevant matter since the previous review, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On a review of an environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State may revise or replace any interim targets set by the plan in respect of a relevant matter (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-11-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, where it applies in respect of the matter).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets in respect of a matter, the later of the relevant date and the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets in respect of a matter, the later of the relevant date and the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Before setting or revising an interim target in respect of a matter the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting the target, or the revised target, would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the date on which the review is completed.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Reviewing and revising plans: other requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan under section 10, the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan) in the remainder of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps towards meeting those targets (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan under section 10, the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan) in the remainder of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan) in the remainder of the period to which the plan relates.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-12-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps towards meeting those targets (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Renewing environmental improvement plans</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which an environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Secretary of State must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”) for a new period in accordance with this section, section 14 and section 15.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The new period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period to which it relates has begun.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which an environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Secretary of State must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”) for a new period in accordance with this section, section 14 and section 15.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The new period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period to which it relates has begun.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period to which it relates has begun.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Renewing plans: interim targets</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A new plan prepared by the Secretary of State under section 13 must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before setting an interim target in respect of a matter, the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting it would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the first day of the period to which the new plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A new plan prepared by the Secretary of State under section 13 must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>secure that there is at all times, until the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date, an interim target set by the plan in respect of each relevant matter.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-matter" eId="term-relevant-matter">relevant matter</term>” means any matter in respect of which there is a target under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply in respect of a matter if the specified date for the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter is before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the relevant date.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a date by which it is to be achieved.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the first interim target set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for subsequent interim targets set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the date specified for the previous interim target.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before setting an interim target in respect of a matter, the Secretary of State must be satisfied that meeting it would make an appropriate contribution towards meeting the target under sections 1 to 3 in respect of that matter.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The “relevant date” is the first day of the period to which the new plan relates.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Renewing plans: other requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In preparing a new plan under section 13 the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) to improve the natural environment in the period to which the new environmental improvement plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” and the “old plan” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In preparing a new plan under section 13 the Secretary of State must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) to improve the natural environment in the period to which the new environmental improvement plan relates.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, having regard to data obtained under section 16 and reports made by the OEP under section 28, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) to improve the natural environment in the period to which the new environmental improvement plan relates.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider the progress that has been made towards meeting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering the matters in subsection <ref href="#section-15-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> the Secretary of State must consider whether Her Majesty’s Government should take further or different steps (compared to those set out in the old plan) towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section references to the “<term refersTo="#term-new-plan" eId="term-new-plan">new plan</term>” and the “old plan” are to be read in accordance with section 13.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-monitoring"><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the statement at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-16-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish any data obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the statement at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-16-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish any data obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the progress being made towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the statement at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-16-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish any data obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this section and section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied by Ministers of the Crown when making policy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: process</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the draft statement.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay the draft statement before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft statement,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare and lay before Parliament the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-18-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-18-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-18-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#section-18-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: effect</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Nothing in subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> requires a Minister to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policy so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> applies to policy relating to Scotland only so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 14(2) of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2021/4">2021 (asp 4)</ref> (UK Ministers must have regard to guiding principles on the environment in making policies extending to Scotland) does not apply to policies so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-reserved-matters" eId="term-reserved-matters">reserved matters</term>” has the same meaning as in the Scotland Act 1998.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this section and section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied by Ministers of the Crown when making policy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this section and section 18.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied by Ministers of the Crown when making policy.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: process</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the draft statement.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay the draft statement before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft statement,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare and lay before Parliament the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-18-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-18-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-18-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#section-18-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the draft statement.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay the draft statement before Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft statement,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft statement,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare and lay before Parliament the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-18-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-18-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-18-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-18-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-18-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#section-18-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: effect</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Nothing in subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> requires a Minister to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policy so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> applies to policy relating to Scotland only so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 14(2) of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2021/4">2021 (asp 4)</ref> (UK Ministers must have regard to guiding principles on the environment in making policies extending to Scotland) does not apply to policies so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-reserved-matters" eId="term-reserved-matters">reserved matters</term>” has the same meaning as in the Scotland Act 1998.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Nothing in subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> requires a Minister to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policy so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Wales.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Wales.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> applies to policy relating to Scotland only so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 14(2) of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2021/4">2021 (asp 4)</ref> (UK Ministers must have regard to guiding principles on the environment in making policies extending to Scotland) does not apply to policies so far as relating to reserved matters.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-reserved-matters" eId="term-reserved-matters">reserved matters</term>” has the same meaning as in the Scotland Act 1998.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-1-crossheading-environmental-protection-statements-and-reports"><heading>Environmental protection: statements and reports</heading><section eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Statements about Bills containing new environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a Minister of the Crown in charge of a Bill in either House of Parliament is of the view that the Bill as introduced into that House contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Minister must, before Second Reading of the Bill in the House in question, make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-20-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill will not have the effect of reducing the level of environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister is unable to make a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Her Majesty’s Government nevertheless wishes the House to proceed with the Bill.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In making a statement under this section the Minister may in particular take into account the possibility that a Bill, by making provision that is different from existing environmental law, might provide for the same or a greater level of environmental protection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law includes any protection which could be provided for under powers conferred by the existing environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in considering the effect of a Bill, any powers conferred by the Bill to provide for any environmental protection may be taken into account.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement under this section must be in writing and be published in such manner as the Minister considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-environmental-law" eId="term-existing-environmental-law">Existing environmental law</term>”, in relation to a statement under this section, means environmental law existing at the time that the Bill to which the statement relates is introduced into the House in question, whether or not the environmental law is in force.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Reports on international environmental protection legislation</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report on developments in international environmental protection legislation which appear to the Secretary of State to be significant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-international-environmental-protection-legislation" eId="term-international-environmental-protection-legislation">International environmental protection legislation</term>” means legislation of countries and territories outside the United Kingdom, and international organisations, that is mainly concerned with environmental protection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report under this section in relation to each reporting period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The reporting periods are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 2 year period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 2 year period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A report under this section may consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>particular countries, territories or international organisations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>particular aspects of environmental protection,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A report under this section must be laid before Parliament, and published, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Statements about Bills containing new environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a Minister of the Crown in charge of a Bill in either House of Parliament is of the view that the Bill as introduced into that House contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Minister must, before Second Reading of the Bill in the House in question, make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-20-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill will not have the effect of reducing the level of environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister is unable to make a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Her Majesty’s Government nevertheless wishes the House to proceed with the Bill.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In making a statement under this section the Minister may in particular take into account the possibility that a Bill, by making provision that is different from existing environmental law, might provide for the same or a greater level of environmental protection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law includes any protection which could be provided for under powers conferred by the existing environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in considering the effect of a Bill, any powers conferred by the Bill to provide for any environmental protection may be taken into account.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement under this section must be in writing and be published in such manner as the Minister considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-environmental-law" eId="term-existing-environmental-law">Existing environmental law</term>”, in relation to a statement under this section, means environmental law existing at the time that the Bill to which the statement relates is introduced into the House in question, whether or not the environmental law is in force.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where a Minister of the Crown in charge of a Bill in either House of Parliament is of the view that the Bill as introduced into that House contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Minister must, before Second Reading of the Bill in the House in question, make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-20-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-20-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill will not have the effect of reducing the level of environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister is unable to make a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Her Majesty’s Government nevertheless wishes the House to proceed with the Bill.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister is unable to make a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref>, but</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Her Majesty’s Government nevertheless wishes the House to proceed with the Bill.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In making a statement under this section the Minister may in particular take into account the possibility that a Bill, by making provision that is different from existing environmental law, might provide for the same or a greater level of environmental protection.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law includes any protection which could be provided for under powers conferred by the existing environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in considering the effect of a Bill, any powers conferred by the Bill to provide for any environmental protection may be taken into account.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law includes any protection which could be provided for under powers conferred by the existing environmental law, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in considering the effect of a Bill, any powers conferred by the Bill to provide for any environmental protection may be taken into account.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement under this section must be in writing and be published in such manner as the Minister considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-environmental-law" eId="term-existing-environmental-law">Existing environmental law</term>”, in relation to a statement under this section, means environmental law existing at the time that the Bill to which the statement relates is introduced into the House in question, whether or not the environmental law is in force.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Reports on international environmental protection legislation</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report on developments in international environmental protection legislation which appear to the Secretary of State to be significant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-international-environmental-protection-legislation" eId="term-international-environmental-protection-legislation">International environmental protection legislation</term>” means legislation of countries and territories outside the United Kingdom, and international organisations, that is mainly concerned with environmental protection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report under this section in relation to each reporting period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The reporting periods are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 2 year period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 2 year period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A report under this section may consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>particular countries, territories or international organisations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>particular aspects of environmental protection,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A report under this section must be laid before Parliament, and published, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report on developments in international environmental protection legislation which appear to the Secretary of State to be significant.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-international-environmental-protection-legislation" eId="term-international-environmental-protection-legislation">International environmental protection legislation</term>” means legislation of countries and territories outside the United Kingdom, and international organisations, that is mainly concerned with environmental protection.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must report under this section in relation to each reporting period.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The reporting periods are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 2 year period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 2 year period.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 2 year period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 2 year period.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A report under this section may consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>particular countries, territories or international organisations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>particular aspects of environmental protection,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>particular countries, territories or international organisations, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>particular aspects of environmental protection,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A report under this section must be laid before Parliament, and published, as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subsection>
<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1-chapter-2"><num>CHAPTER 2</num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-the-office-for-environmental-protection"><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><section eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A body corporate called the Office for Environmental Protection is established.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Act that body is referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-the-oep" eId="term-the-oep">the OEP</term>”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 makes further provision about the OEP.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Principal objective of the OEP and exercise of its functions</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The principal objective of the OEP in exercising its functions is to contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the improvement of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a strategy that sets out how it intends to exercise its functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In particular, the strategy must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP will further its principal objective,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP will act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP will have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The strategy must also set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions and the exercise by the Committee on Climate Change of that committee’s functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to co-operate with devolved environmental governance bodies.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The strategy must contain an enforcement policy that sets out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with environmental law are serious for the purposes of sections 33<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-33-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, 35<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 36<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 38(1)(b) and 39(1)(a) and (7),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2">how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs 7(1)(b) and (2)(b), 9(1)(b), 10(1)(b), 12(1)(b) and 13(1) and (6) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether damage to the natural environment or to human health is serious for the purposes of section 39<ref href="#section-39-2">(2)</ref>, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950-1646756759907" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 13(2) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to exercise its enforcement functions in a way that respects the integrity of other statutory regimes (including statutory provision for appeals),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under sections 32 to 34 (complaints) and the exercise by each relevant ombudsman of their functions, <noteRef href="#key-121db2873cdeb10f5093b8854d8aa76f" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-da"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362" class="commentary"/>(da)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">8</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to prioritise cases.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In considering its enforcement policy the OEP must have regard to the particular importance of prioritising cases that it considers have or may have national implications, and the importance of prioritising cases—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that relate to ongoing or recurrent conduct,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that relate to conduct that the OEP considers may cause (or has caused) serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the OEP considers may raise a point of environmental law <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29-1646756930257" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29" class="commentary"/>or Northern Ireland environmental law</ins> of general public importance.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-7A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57" class="commentary"/>(7A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">In this section “relevant environmental law” and “Northern Ireland environmental law” have the meanings they have in Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">1</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of Schedule 3 (see paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">5</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> and </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">18(2)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of that Schedule).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “enforcement functions” are its functions under sections 32 to 41 <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52" class="commentary"/>and paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">15</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, each of the following is a “relevant ombudsman”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Commission for Local Administration in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>The OEP’s strategy: process</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for the strategy prepared under section 23 to be laid before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3-1646757454408" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may revise the strategy at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-24-1">(1)</ref> applies to any revised strategy).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must review the strategy at least once in every review period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-period" eId="term-review-period">Review period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to the first review, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the strategy was first published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to subsequent reviews, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before preparing, revising or reviewing the strategy, the OEP must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy)<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1-1646757538749" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1" class="commentary"/>, so far as relating to the OEP’s Part 1 enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b-1646757569540" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b" class="commentary"/>so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,</ins> and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19-1646757604497" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “<ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46-1646757652747" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>” are its functions under sections 32 to 41.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft guidance,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may prepare and lay before Parliament the final guidance, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-25-5">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-25-10">(10)</ref> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-25A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893" class="commentary"/>25A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Guidance on the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement policy and functions</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-25A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy), so far as relating to the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP’s “Northern Ireland enforcement functions” are its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">15</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> of Schedule 3.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Before issuing the guidance, the Department must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">prepare a draft, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final guidance, but not before—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">if subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26386"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The final guidance has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(8)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-9"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(9)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-10"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-sitting-day"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Sitting day</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-11"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(11)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#d25e26434"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Memorandum of understanding</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP and the Committee on Climate Change must prepare a memorandum of understanding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The memorandum must set out how the OEP and the Committee intend to co-operate with one another and avoid overlap between the exercise by the OEP of its functions and the exercise by the Committee of its functions.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Co-operation duties of public authorities and the OEP</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person whose functions include functions of a public nature must co-operate with the OEP, and give it such reasonable assistance as it requests (including the provision of information), in connection with the exercise of its functions under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e-1646757815374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e" class="commentary"/>or the Welsh Ministers</ins>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person exercising a parliamentary function, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a person whose only public functions are <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5-1646757851293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person whose public functions include <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757883136" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins> is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions that are not <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757916740" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e" class="commentary"/>(3A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">An implementation body is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection </ins><ref href="#section-27-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions of that body exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.</ins></p><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">In this subsection “</ins><term refersTo="#term-implementation-body"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">implementation body</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that a particular exercise of its functions may be relevant to the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function by a devolved environmental governance body, the OEP must consult that body.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-the-oeps-scrutiny-and-advice-functions"><heading>The OEP's scrutiny and advice functions</heading><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must monitor progress—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in or towards the matters listed in subsection <ref href="#section-28-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Secretary of State must prepare a report under section 9 (a “section 9 report”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the section 9 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the section 9 report for that period is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this section contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a section 9 report.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this section must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Advising on changes to environmental law etc</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to a Minister of the Crown about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which the Minister requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Minister may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to a Minister of the Crown about any changes to environmental law proposed by a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this section is to be given in writing to the Minister concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under subsection <ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under subsection <ref href="#section-30-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Minister concerned may, if the Minister thinks fit, lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response the Minister may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-the-oeps-enforcement-functions"><heading>The OEP's enforcement functions</heading><section eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Failure of public authorities to comply with environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Sections 32 to 41 make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by public authorities to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those sections, a reference to a public authority failing to comply with environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means a person carrying out any function of a public nature that is not a devolved function, a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Complaints</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this section if the person believes that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a public authority may not be made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this section may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in subsection <ref href="#section-32-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section if it receives a complaint made under section 32 that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this section is an investigation into whether the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the public authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has applied for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review (see sections 38 and 39) in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant Minister of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant Minister with the report prepared under subsection <ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-minister" eId="term-the-relevant-minister">the relevant Minister</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law, means the Minister of the Crown that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the public authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Duty to keep complainants informed</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with section 32;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under section 33<ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref> to the public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it applies for an environmental review (see section 38), for permission to apply for judicial review or for statutory review (see section 39), in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under section 33<ref href="#section-33-9">(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Information notices</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with subsection <ref href="#section-35-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Decision notices</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Linked notices</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-37-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e" class="commentary"/>(6A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(6B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this section does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with an environmental review or any other legal proceedings (such as judicial review), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of section 40<ref href="#section-40-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Environmental review</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP has given a decision notice to a public authority it may apply to the court for an environmental review, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An environmental review is a review of alleged conduct of the authority that is described in the decision notice as constituting a failure to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An application for an environmental review may not be made—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice in accordance with section 36<ref href="#section-36-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>before the expiry of any time limit which applies to the commencement of judicial review or other similar legal proceedings for questioning the alleged conduct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any restriction imposed by or under any other enactment on questioning the conduct of a public authority in legal proceedings does not apply to an environmental review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On an environmental review the court must determine whether the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, applying the principles applicable on an application for judicial review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the court finds that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, it must make a statement to that effect (a “statement of non-compliance”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement of non-compliance does not affect the validity of the conduct in respect of which it is given.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Where the court makes a statement of non-compliance it may grant any remedy that could be granted by it on a judicial review other than damages, but only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In deciding whether to grant a remedy the court must (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-38-8">(8)</ref>) apply the principles applicable on an application for judicial review; but this does not require the court to apply section 31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) on an environmental review in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>If, on an environmental review, the court has made a statement of non-compliance in respect of a public authority, and the statement has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-38-12">(12)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the review (including any appeal) concludes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-14"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the High Court, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of Scotland, the Court of Session;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review">the principles applicable on an application for judicial review</term>” means, in relation to an environmental review, the principles that would apply on an application for judicial review in the jurisdiction under which the environmental review arises;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-remedy" eId="term-remedy">remedy</term>” includes any relief or order.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Judicial review: powers to apply in urgent cases and to intervene</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may apply for judicial review, or a statutory review, in relation to conduct of a public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></content></subsection><level class="para1" eId="section-39-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level><subsection eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under subsection (1) (rather than proceeding under sections 35 to 38) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 31(2A), (3C) and (3D) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant leave or relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) does not apply to an application for judicial review made under subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref> in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review or a statutory review made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-39-4">(4)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review or the statutory review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (7) applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review or a statutory review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a public authority to comply with environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with environmental law).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>except in section 38, reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court or, as the case may be, the Court of Session to apply for judicial review;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” means a claim for statutory review under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 287 or 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 63 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 113 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</p></content></level></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Duty of the OEP to involve the relevant Minister</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice and,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under subsection <ref href="#section-40-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes an application for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review in which the relevant Minister is not a party, it must provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant Minister should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Public statements</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, applies for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review or applies to intervene in a judicial review or statutory review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-41-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-information"><heading>Information</heading><section eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Disclosures to the OEP</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under section 33, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with section 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a relevant ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and the ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the ombudsman.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Confidentiality of proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33 (investigations) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5-1646758120103" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and a relevant ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-ca"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a" class="commentary"/>(ca)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">7</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980-1646758166004" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under sections 35 to 41 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8-1646758220932" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8" class="commentary"/>or paragraphs 9 to 15 of Schedule 3</ins> (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd-1646758257127" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e-1646758312192" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e" class="commentary"/>, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599-1646758359772" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b-1646831328060" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to an environmental review, judicial review <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624-1646758407039" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624" class="commentary"/>(which includes a review application)</ins> or statutory review.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d-1646758444159" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins> unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e-1646758489542" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413-1646758565199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> and held by a public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-the-office-for-environmental-protection"><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><section eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A body corporate called the Office for Environmental Protection is established.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Act that body is referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-the-oep" eId="term-the-oep">the OEP</term>”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 makes further provision about the OEP.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Principal objective of the OEP and exercise of its functions</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The principal objective of the OEP in exercising its functions is to contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the improvement of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a strategy that sets out how it intends to exercise its functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In particular, the strategy must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP will further its principal objective,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP will act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP will have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The strategy must also set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions and the exercise by the Committee on Climate Change of that committee’s functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to co-operate with devolved environmental governance bodies.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The strategy must contain an enforcement policy that sets out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with environmental law are serious for the purposes of sections 33<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-33-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, 35<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 36<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 38(1)(b) and 39(1)(a) and (7),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2">how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs 7(1)(b) and (2)(b), 9(1)(b), 10(1)(b), 12(1)(b) and 13(1) and (6) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether damage to the natural environment or to human health is serious for the purposes of section 39<ref href="#section-39-2">(2)</ref>, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950-1646756759907" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 13(2) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to exercise its enforcement functions in a way that respects the integrity of other statutory regimes (including statutory provision for appeals),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under sections 32 to 34 (complaints) and the exercise by each relevant ombudsman of their functions, <noteRef href="#key-121db2873cdeb10f5093b8854d8aa76f" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-da"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362" class="commentary"/>(da)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">8</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to prioritise cases.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In considering its enforcement policy the OEP must have regard to the particular importance of prioritising cases that it considers have or may have national implications, and the importance of prioritising cases—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that relate to ongoing or recurrent conduct,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that relate to conduct that the OEP considers may cause (or has caused) serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the OEP considers may raise a point of environmental law <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29-1646756930257" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29" class="commentary"/>or Northern Ireland environmental law</ins> of general public importance.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-7A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57" class="commentary"/>(7A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">In this section “relevant environmental law” and “Northern Ireland environmental law” have the meanings they have in Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">1</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of Schedule 3 (see paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">5</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> and </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">18(2)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of that Schedule).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “enforcement functions” are its functions under sections 32 to 41 <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52" class="commentary"/>and paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">15</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, each of the following is a “relevant ombudsman”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Commission for Local Administration in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>The OEP’s strategy: process</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for the strategy prepared under section 23 to be laid before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3-1646757454408" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may revise the strategy at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-24-1">(1)</ref> applies to any revised strategy).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must review the strategy at least once in every review period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-period" eId="term-review-period">Review period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to the first review, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the strategy was first published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to subsequent reviews, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before preparing, revising or reviewing the strategy, the OEP must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy)<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1-1646757538749" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1" class="commentary"/>, so far as relating to the OEP’s Part 1 enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b-1646757569540" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b" class="commentary"/>so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,</ins> and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19-1646757604497" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “<ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46-1646757652747" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>” are its functions under sections 32 to 41.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft guidance,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may prepare and lay before Parliament the final guidance, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-25-5">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-25-10">(10)</ref> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-25A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893" class="commentary"/>25A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Guidance on the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement policy and functions</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-25A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy), so far as relating to the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP’s “Northern Ireland enforcement functions” are its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">15</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> of Schedule 3.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Before issuing the guidance, the Department must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">prepare a draft, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final guidance, but not before—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">if subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26386"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The final guidance has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(8)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-9"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(9)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-10"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-sitting-day"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Sitting day</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-11"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(11)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#d25e26434"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Memorandum of understanding</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP and the Committee on Climate Change must prepare a memorandum of understanding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The memorandum must set out how the OEP and the Committee intend to co-operate with one another and avoid overlap between the exercise by the OEP of its functions and the exercise by the Committee of its functions.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Co-operation duties of public authorities and the OEP</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person whose functions include functions of a public nature must co-operate with the OEP, and give it such reasonable assistance as it requests (including the provision of information), in connection with the exercise of its functions under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e-1646757815374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e" class="commentary"/>or the Welsh Ministers</ins>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person exercising a parliamentary function, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a person whose only public functions are <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5-1646757851293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person whose public functions include <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757883136" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins> is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions that are not <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757916740" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e" class="commentary"/>(3A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">An implementation body is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection </ins><ref href="#section-27-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions of that body exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.</ins></p><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">In this subsection “</ins><term refersTo="#term-implementation-body"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">implementation body</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that a particular exercise of its functions may be relevant to the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function by a devolved environmental governance body, the OEP must consult that body.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A body corporate called the Office for Environmental Protection is established.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Act that body is referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-the-oep" eId="term-the-oep">the OEP</term>”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 makes further provision about the OEP.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A body corporate called the Office for Environmental Protection is established.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Act that body is referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-the-oep" eId="term-the-oep">the OEP</term>”.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 makes further provision about the OEP.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Principal objective of the OEP and exercise of its functions</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The principal objective of the OEP in exercising its functions is to contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the improvement of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a strategy that sets out how it intends to exercise its functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In particular, the strategy must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP will further its principal objective,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP will act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP will have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The strategy must also set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions and the exercise by the Committee on Climate Change of that committee’s functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to co-operate with devolved environmental governance bodies.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The strategy must contain an enforcement policy that sets out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with environmental law are serious for the purposes of sections 33<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-33-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, 35<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 36<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 38(1)(b) and 39(1)(a) and (7),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2">how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs 7(1)(b) and (2)(b), 9(1)(b), 10(1)(b), 12(1)(b) and 13(1) and (6) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether damage to the natural environment or to human health is serious for the purposes of section 39<ref href="#section-39-2">(2)</ref>, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950-1646756759907" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 13(2) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to exercise its enforcement functions in a way that respects the integrity of other statutory regimes (including statutory provision for appeals),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under sections 32 to 34 (complaints) and the exercise by each relevant ombudsman of their functions, <noteRef href="#key-121db2873cdeb10f5093b8854d8aa76f" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-da"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362" class="commentary"/>(da)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">8</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to prioritise cases.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In considering its enforcement policy the OEP must have regard to the particular importance of prioritising cases that it considers have or may have national implications, and the importance of prioritising cases—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that relate to ongoing or recurrent conduct,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that relate to conduct that the OEP considers may cause (or has caused) serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the OEP considers may raise a point of environmental law <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29-1646756930257" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29" class="commentary"/>or Northern Ireland environmental law</ins> of general public importance.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-7A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57" class="commentary"/>(7A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">In this section “relevant environmental law” and “Northern Ireland environmental law” have the meanings they have in Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">1</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of Schedule 3 (see paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">5</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> and </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">18(2)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of that Schedule).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “enforcement functions” are its functions under sections 32 to 41 <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52" class="commentary"/>and paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">15</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, each of the following is a “relevant ombudsman”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Commission for Local Administration in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The principal objective of the OEP in exercising its functions is to contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the improvement of the natural environment.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>environmental protection, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the improvement of the natural environment.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a strategy that sets out how it intends to exercise its functions.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In particular, the strategy must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP will further its principal objective,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP will act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP will have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP will further its principal objective,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP will act objectively and impartially, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP will have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The strategy must also set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions and the exercise by the Committee on Climate Change of that committee’s functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to co-operate with devolved environmental governance bodies.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions and the exercise by the Committee on Climate Change of that committee’s functions, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to co-operate with devolved environmental governance bodies.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-23-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The strategy must contain an enforcement policy that sets out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with environmental law are serious for the purposes of sections 33<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-33-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, 35<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 36<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 38(1)(b) and 39(1)(a) and (7),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2">how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs 7(1)(b) and (2)(b), 9(1)(b), 10(1)(b), 12(1)(b) and 13(1) and (6) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether damage to the natural environment or to human health is serious for the purposes of section 39<ref href="#section-39-2">(2)</ref>, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950-1646756759907" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 13(2) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to exercise its enforcement functions in a way that respects the integrity of other statutory regimes (including statutory provision for appeals),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under sections 32 to 34 (complaints) and the exercise by each relevant ombudsman of their functions, <noteRef href="#key-121db2873cdeb10f5093b8854d8aa76f" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-da"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362" class="commentary"/>(da)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">8</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to prioritise cases.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with environmental law are serious for the purposes of sections 33<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-33-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, 35<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 36<ref href="#section-33-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, 38(1)(b) and 39(1)(a) and (7),</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether damage to the natural environment or to human health is serious for the purposes of section 39<ref href="#section-39-2">(2)</ref>, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950-1646756759907" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6bd2fbcff1ac097cef8b08c4fbe78950" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 13(2) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2-1646756555595" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4f877db84ce55c330d256e9b51c6d6b2">how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs 7(1)(b) and (2)(b), 9(1)(b), 10(1)(b), 12(1)(b) and 13(1) and (6) of Schedule 3,</ins></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to exercise its enforcement functions in a way that respects the integrity of other statutory regimes (including statutory provision for appeals),</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under sections 32 to 34 (complaints) and the exercise by each relevant ombudsman of their functions, <noteRef href="#key-121db2873cdeb10f5093b8854d8aa76f" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to prioritise cases.</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-da"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362" class="commentary"/>(da)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362">8</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362-1646756598200" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8eb1a33c3584f5f6dee4902d479e3362"> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</ins></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-23-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In considering its enforcement policy the OEP must have regard to the particular importance of prioritising cases that it considers have or may have national implications, and the importance of prioritising cases—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that relate to ongoing or recurrent conduct,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that relate to conduct that the OEP considers may cause (or has caused) serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the OEP considers may raise a point of environmental law <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29-1646756930257" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29" class="commentary"/>or Northern Ireland environmental law</ins> of general public importance.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that relate to ongoing or recurrent conduct,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that relate to conduct that the OEP considers may cause (or has caused) serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-23-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the OEP considers may raise a point of environmental law <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29-1646756930257" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-721bac544f09069971ec3add0e898f29" class="commentary"/>or Northern Ireland environmental law</ins> of general public importance.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-23-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “enforcement functions” are its functions under sections 32 to 41 <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52" class="commentary"/>and paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52">15</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52-1646756961913" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c8799a0fdd1bdc1df7e494c563822d52"> of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-23-7A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57" class="commentary"/>(7A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">In this section “relevant environmental law” and “Northern Ireland environmental law” have the meanings they have in Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">1</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of Schedule 3 (see paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">5</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> and </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57">18(2)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-1646756430403" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57"> of that Schedule).</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, each of the following is a “relevant ombudsman”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Commission for Local Administration in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Commission for Local Administration in England;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>The OEP’s strategy: process</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for the strategy prepared under section 23 to be laid before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3-1646757454408" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may revise the strategy at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-24-1">(1)</ref> applies to any revised strategy).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must review the strategy at least once in every review period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-period" eId="term-review-period">Review period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to the first review, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the strategy was first published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to subsequent reviews, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before preparing, revising or reviewing the strategy, the OEP must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for the strategy prepared under section 23 to be laid before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3-1646757454408" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-24-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for the strategy prepared under section 23 to be laid before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3-1646757454408" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-183667d405a52ade07d22914d8ed9db3" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins>, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may revise the strategy at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-24-1">(1)</ref> applies to any revised strategy).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must review the strategy at least once in every review period.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-period" eId="term-review-period">Review period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to the first review, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the strategy was first published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to subsequent reviews, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to the first review, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the strategy was first published, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to subsequent reviews, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before preparing, revising or reviewing the strategy, the OEP must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy)<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1-1646757538749" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1" class="commentary"/>, so far as relating to the OEP’s Part 1 enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b-1646757569540" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b" class="commentary"/>so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,</ins> and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19-1646757604497" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “<ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46-1646757652747" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>” are its functions under sections 32 to 41.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft guidance,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may prepare and lay before Parliament the final guidance, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-25-5">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-25-10">(10)</ref> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy)<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1-1646757538749" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-20a235cde5617579b786cc1c121923b1" class="commentary"/>, so far as relating to the OEP’s Part 1 enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b-1646757569540" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b" class="commentary"/>so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,</ins> and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19-1646757604497" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b-1646757569540" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f8a2f8eba381bf317fff6693f983564b" class="commentary"/>so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,</ins> and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19-1646757604497" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-946e05bbf4eac73cb0733fd7e1707e19" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “<ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46-1646757652747" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7f6a26e8cbf812a072af35b2b1c96c46" class="commentary"/>Part 1 enforcement functions</ins>” are its functions under sections 32 to 41.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before Parliament.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If before the end of the 21 day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft guidance,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must produce a response and lay it before Parliament.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft guidance,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may prepare and lay before Parliament the final guidance, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-25-5">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#section-25-5">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Secretary of State lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-25-10">(10)</ref> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Memorandum of understanding</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP and the Committee on Climate Change must prepare a memorandum of understanding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The memorandum must set out how the OEP and the Committee intend to co-operate with one another and avoid overlap between the exercise by the OEP of its functions and the exercise by the Committee of its functions.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP and the Committee on Climate Change must prepare a memorandum of understanding.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The memorandum must set out how the OEP and the Committee intend to co-operate with one another and avoid overlap between the exercise by the OEP of its functions and the exercise by the Committee of its functions.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-25A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893" class="commentary"/>25A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Guidance on the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement policy and functions</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-25A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy), so far as relating to the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP’s “Northern Ireland enforcement functions” are its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">15</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> of Schedule 3.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Before issuing the guidance, the Department must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">prepare a draft, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final guidance, but not before—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">if subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26386"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The final guidance has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(8)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-9"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(9)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-10"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-sitting-day"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Sitting day</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25A-11"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(11)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#d25e26434"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</ins></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy), so far as relating to the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</ins></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-25A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</ins></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The OEP’s “Northern Ireland enforcement functions” are its functions under paragraphs </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">6</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">15</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> of Schedule 3.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Before issuing the guidance, the Department must—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">prepare a draft, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">prepare a draft, and</ins></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-25A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final guidance, but not before—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">if subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26386"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</ins></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">if subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26386"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(5)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</ins></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-25A-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</ins></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The final guidance has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(8)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-9"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(9)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-10"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-sitting-day"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">Sitting day</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-25A-11"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(11)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">The Department may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections </ins><ref href="#d25e26368"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(4)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> to </ins><ref href="#d25e26434"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893">(10)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893-1646756353703" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-507f7dc338618ae6358917b35e23f893"> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</ins></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Co-operation duties of public authorities and the OEP</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person whose functions include functions of a public nature must co-operate with the OEP, and give it such reasonable assistance as it requests (including the provision of information), in connection with the exercise of its functions under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e-1646757815374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e" class="commentary"/>or the Welsh Ministers</ins>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person exercising a parliamentary function, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a person whose only public functions are <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5-1646757851293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person whose public functions include <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757883136" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins> is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions that are not <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757916740" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e" class="commentary"/>(3A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">An implementation body is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection </ins><ref href="#section-27-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions of that body exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.</ins></p><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">In this subsection “</ins><term refersTo="#term-implementation-body"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">implementation body</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that a particular exercise of its functions may be relevant to the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function by a devolved environmental governance body, the OEP must consult that body.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person whose functions include functions of a public nature must co-operate with the OEP, and give it such reasonable assistance as it requests (including the provision of information), in connection with the exercise of its functions under this Act.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e-1646757815374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e" class="commentary"/>or the Welsh Ministers</ins>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person exercising a parliamentary function, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a person whose only public functions are <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5-1646757851293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e-1646757815374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-725389a0911558567031298fdf58603e" class="commentary"/>or the Welsh Ministers</ins>,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person exercising a parliamentary function, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a person whose only public functions are <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5-1646757851293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9aa2353eeae5924115965bf4ac880ea5" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person whose public functions include <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757883136" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins> is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions that are not <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7-1646757916740" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5f1310a0657e73be810b19c29cb078c7" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions</ins>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that a particular exercise of its functions may be relevant to the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function by a devolved environmental governance body, the OEP must consult that body.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-27-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e" class="commentary"/>(3A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">An implementation body is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection </ins><ref href="#section-27-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e"> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions of that body exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.</ins></p><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">In this subsection “</ins><term refersTo="#term-implementation-body"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">implementation body</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e-1646757772372" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-16101b47cd117f8d2ad442192c52cd8e">” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section).</ins></p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-the-oeps-scrutiny-and-advice-functions"><heading>The OEP's scrutiny and advice functions</heading><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must monitor progress—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in or towards the matters listed in subsection <ref href="#section-28-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Secretary of State must prepare a report under section 9 (a “section 9 report”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the section 9 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the section 9 report for that period is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this section contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a section 9 report.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this section must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Advising on changes to environmental law etc</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to a Minister of the Crown about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which the Minister requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Minister may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to a Minister of the Crown about any changes to environmental law proposed by a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this section is to be given in writing to the Minister concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under subsection <ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under subsection <ref href="#section-30-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Minister concerned may, if the Minister thinks fit, lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response the Minister may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must monitor progress—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in or towards the matters listed in subsection <ref href="#section-28-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Secretary of State must prepare a report under section 9 (a “section 9 report”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the section 9 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the section 9 report for that period is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this section contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a section 9 report.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must monitor progress—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in or towards the matters listed in subsection <ref href="#section-28-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Secretary of State must prepare a report under section 9 (a “section 9 report”).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the section 9 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the section 9 report for that period,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the section 9 report for that period is laid before Parliament.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this section contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a section 9 report.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a section 9 report.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this section must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of environmental law.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this section, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this section must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Advising on changes to environmental law etc</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to a Minister of the Crown about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which the Minister requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Minister may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to a Minister of the Crown about any changes to environmental law proposed by a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this section is to be given in writing to the Minister concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under subsection <ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under subsection <ref href="#section-30-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Minister concerned may, if the Minister thinks fit, lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response the Minister may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to a Minister of the Crown about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which the Minister requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to environmental law, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Minister may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to a Minister of the Crown about any changes to environmental law proposed by a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this section is to be given in writing to the Minister concerned.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under subsection <ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under subsection <ref href="#section-30-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under subsection <ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under subsection <ref href="#section-30-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Minister concerned may, if the Minister thinks fit, lay before Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response the Minister may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response the Minister may make to the advice.</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-the-oeps-enforcement-functions"><heading>The OEP's enforcement functions</heading><section eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Failure of public authorities to comply with environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Sections 32 to 41 make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by public authorities to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those sections, a reference to a public authority failing to comply with environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means a person carrying out any function of a public nature that is not a devolved function, a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Complaints</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this section if the person believes that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a public authority may not be made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this section may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in subsection <ref href="#section-32-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section if it receives a complaint made under section 32 that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this section is an investigation into whether the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the public authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has applied for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review (see sections 38 and 39) in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant Minister of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant Minister with the report prepared under subsection <ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-minister" eId="term-the-relevant-minister">the relevant Minister</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law, means the Minister of the Crown that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the public authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Duty to keep complainants informed</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with section 32;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under section 33<ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref> to the public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it applies for an environmental review (see section 38), for permission to apply for judicial review or for statutory review (see section 39), in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under section 33<ref href="#section-33-9">(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Information notices</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with subsection <ref href="#section-35-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Decision notices</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Linked notices</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-37-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e" class="commentary"/>(6A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(6B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this section does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with an environmental review or any other legal proceedings (such as judicial review), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of section 40<ref href="#section-40-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Environmental review</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP has given a decision notice to a public authority it may apply to the court for an environmental review, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An environmental review is a review of alleged conduct of the authority that is described in the decision notice as constituting a failure to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An application for an environmental review may not be made—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice in accordance with section 36<ref href="#section-36-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>before the expiry of any time limit which applies to the commencement of judicial review or other similar legal proceedings for questioning the alleged conduct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any restriction imposed by or under any other enactment on questioning the conduct of a public authority in legal proceedings does not apply to an environmental review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On an environmental review the court must determine whether the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, applying the principles applicable on an application for judicial review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the court finds that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, it must make a statement to that effect (a “statement of non-compliance”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement of non-compliance does not affect the validity of the conduct in respect of which it is given.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Where the court makes a statement of non-compliance it may grant any remedy that could be granted by it on a judicial review other than damages, but only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In deciding whether to grant a remedy the court must (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-38-8">(8)</ref>) apply the principles applicable on an application for judicial review; but this does not require the court to apply section 31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) on an environmental review in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>If, on an environmental review, the court has made a statement of non-compliance in respect of a public authority, and the statement has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-38-12">(12)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the review (including any appeal) concludes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-14"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the High Court, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of Scotland, the Court of Session;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review">the principles applicable on an application for judicial review</term>” means, in relation to an environmental review, the principles that would apply on an application for judicial review in the jurisdiction under which the environmental review arises;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-remedy" eId="term-remedy">remedy</term>” includes any relief or order.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Judicial review: powers to apply in urgent cases and to intervene</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may apply for judicial review, or a statutory review, in relation to conduct of a public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></content></subsection><level class="para1" eId="section-39-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level><subsection eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under subsection (1) (rather than proceeding under sections 35 to 38) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 31(2A), (3C) and (3D) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant leave or relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) does not apply to an application for judicial review made under subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref> in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review or a statutory review made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-39-4">(4)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review or the statutory review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (7) applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review or a statutory review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a public authority to comply with environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with environmental law).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>except in section 38, reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court or, as the case may be, the Court of Session to apply for judicial review;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” means a claim for statutory review under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 287 or 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 63 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 113 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</p></content></level></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Duty of the OEP to involve the relevant Minister</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice and,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under subsection <ref href="#section-40-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes an application for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review in which the relevant Minister is not a party, it must provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant Minister should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Public statements</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, applies for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review or applies to intervene in a judicial review or statutory review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-41-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Failure of public authorities to comply with environmental law</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Sections 32 to 41 make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by public authorities to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those sections, a reference to a public authority failing to comply with environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means a person carrying out any function of a public nature that is not a devolved function, a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Sections 32 to 41 make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by public authorities to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those sections, a reference to a public authority failing to comply with environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under environmental law.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means a person carrying out any function of a public nature that is not a devolved function, a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a devolved legislature;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Complaints</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this section if the person believes that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a public authority may not be made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this section may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in subsection <ref href="#section-32-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this section if the person believes that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this section may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a public authority may not be made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this section may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in subsection <ref href="#section-32-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Investigations</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section if it receives a complaint made under section 32 that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this section is an investigation into whether the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the public authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has applied for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review (see sections 38 and 39) in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant Minister of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant Minister with the report prepared under subsection <ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-minister" eId="term-the-relevant-minister">the relevant Minister</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law, means the Minister of the Crown that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the public authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section if it receives a complaint made under section 32 that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this section is an investigation into whether the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the public authority.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has applied for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review (see sections 38 and 39) in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant Minister of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant Minister with the report prepared under subsection <ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant Minister of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant Minister with the report prepared under subsection <ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-minister" eId="term-the-relevant-minister">the relevant Minister</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law, means the Minister of the Crown that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the public authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Duty to keep complainants informed</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with section 32;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under section 33<ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref> to the public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it applies for an environmental review (see section 38), for permission to apply for judicial review or for statutory review (see section 39), in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under section 33<ref href="#section-33-9">(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with section 32;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under section 33<ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref> to the public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it applies for an environmental review (see section 38), for permission to apply for judicial review or for statutory review (see section 39), in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under section 33<ref href="#section-33-9">(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with section 32;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under section 33<ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref> to the public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it applies for an environmental review (see section 38), for permission to apply for judicial review or for statutory review (see section 39), in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under section 33<ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref> to the public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it applies for an environmental review (see section 38), for permission to apply for judicial review or for statutory review (see section 39), in relation to the alleged failure to comply with environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under section 33<ref href="#section-33-9">(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Information notices</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with subsection <ref href="#section-35-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with subsection <ref href="#section-35-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Decision notices</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Linked notices</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-37-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e" class="commentary"/>(6A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(6B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this section does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with an environmental review or any other legal proceedings (such as judicial review), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of section 40<ref href="#section-40-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-37-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this section does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-37-6A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e" class="commentary"/>(6A)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with an environmental review or any other legal proceedings (such as judicial review), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of section 40<ref href="#section-40-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with an environmental review or any other legal proceedings (such as judicial review), and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of section 40<ref href="#section-40-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-37-6B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(6B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</ins></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</ins></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-37-6B-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e-1646758002981" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f7d0ec5f496e3890445d640e7072107e">a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</ins></p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Environmental review</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP has given a decision notice to a public authority it may apply to the court for an environmental review, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An environmental review is a review of alleged conduct of the authority that is described in the decision notice as constituting a failure to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An application for an environmental review may not be made—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice in accordance with section 36<ref href="#section-36-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>before the expiry of any time limit which applies to the commencement of judicial review or other similar legal proceedings for questioning the alleged conduct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any restriction imposed by or under any other enactment on questioning the conduct of a public authority in legal proceedings does not apply to an environmental review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On an environmental review the court must determine whether the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, applying the principles applicable on an application for judicial review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the court finds that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, it must make a statement to that effect (a “statement of non-compliance”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement of non-compliance does not affect the validity of the conduct in respect of which it is given.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Where the court makes a statement of non-compliance it may grant any remedy that could be granted by it on a judicial review other than damages, but only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In deciding whether to grant a remedy the court must (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-38-8">(8)</ref>) apply the principles applicable on an application for judicial review; but this does not require the court to apply section 31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) on an environmental review in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>If, on an environmental review, the court has made a statement of non-compliance in respect of a public authority, and the statement has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the review.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-38-12">(12)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the review (including any appeal) concludes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-14"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the High Court, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of Scotland, the Court of Session;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review">the principles applicable on an application for judicial review</term>” means, in relation to an environmental review, the principles that would apply on an application for judicial review in the jurisdiction under which the environmental review arises;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-remedy" eId="term-remedy">remedy</term>” includes any relief or order.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP has given a decision notice to a public authority it may apply to the court for an environmental review, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An environmental review is a review of alleged conduct of the authority that is described in the decision notice as constituting a failure to comply with environmental law.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An application for an environmental review may not be made—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice in accordance with section 36<ref href="#section-36-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>before the expiry of any time limit which applies to the commencement of judicial review or other similar legal proceedings for questioning the alleged conduct.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice in accordance with section 36<ref href="#section-36-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice, or</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice in accordance with section 36<ref href="#section-36-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>before the expiry of any time limit which applies to the commencement of judicial review or other similar legal proceedings for questioning the alleged conduct.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any restriction imposed by or under any other enactment on questioning the conduct of a public authority in legal proceedings does not apply to an environmental review.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>On an environmental review the court must determine whether the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, applying the principles applicable on an application for judicial review.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the court finds that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, it must make a statement to that effect (a “statement of non-compliance”).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A statement of non-compliance does not affect the validity of the conduct in respect of which it is given.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Where the court makes a statement of non-compliance it may grant any remedy that could be granted by it on a judicial review other than damages, but only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In deciding whether to grant a remedy the court must (subject to subsection <ref href="#section-38-8">(8)</ref>) apply the principles applicable on an application for judicial review; but this does not require the court to apply section 31(2A) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) on an environmental review in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>If, on an environmental review, the court has made a statement of non-compliance in respect of a public authority, and the statement has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the review.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-38-12">(12)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the review (including any appeal) concludes.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-14"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the High Court, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of Scotland, the Court of Session;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review">the principles applicable on an application for judicial review</term>” means, in relation to an environmental review, the principles that would apply on an application for judicial review in the jurisdiction under which the environmental review arises;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-remedy" eId="term-remedy">remedy</term>” includes any relief or order.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-distributor" eId="term-distributor">distributor</term>” has the meaning given by regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref>, but may only include a person acting in the course of business;</p></content></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or a relevant devolved authority may by regulations amend the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 (<ref eId="c00074" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2008/2852">S.I. 2008/2852</ref>).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or a relevant devolved authority may make regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State or the authority considers that the provision made by the regulations is necessary or appropriate for, or in connection with, enforcement of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made by regulations under this paragraph includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision creating, or widening the scope of, a criminal offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision specifying the punishment for a criminal offence.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But regulations under this paragraph may not provide for a criminal offence—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>under the law of England and Wales to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than the prescribed term for England and Wales or with a fine that is calculated on a daily basis of more than £100 a day;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>under the law of Scotland to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than the prescribed term for Scotland or with a fine of more than the applicable maximum for Scotland (if not calculated on a daily basis) or a fine of more than £100 a day;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>under the law of Northern Ireland to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than three months or with a fine of more than level 5 on the standard scale (if not calculated on a daily basis) or a fine of more than £100 a day.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2-4">(4)</ref>—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-applicable-maximum-for-scotland" eId="term-applicable-maximum-for-scotland">applicable maximum for Scotland</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>level 5 on the standard scale, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the statutory maximum, where the offence is triable either way;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-term-for-england-and-wales" eId="term-prescribed-term-for-england-and-wales">prescribed term for England and Wales</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>51 weeks, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>12 months, where the offence is triable either way;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-term-for-scotland" eId="term-prescribed-term-for-scotland">prescribed term for Scotland</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>3 months, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>12 months, where the offence is triable either way.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>But, in the definition of “prescribed term for England and Wales” in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2-5">(5)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference to 51 weeks is to be read, until the commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, as a reference to 3 months;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference to 12 months is to be read, until <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c-1658415040299" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c" class="commentary"/>2 May 2022</ins>, as a reference to 3 months.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs or the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Schedule the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person nominated by a relevant devolved authority as a consultee for the consultation in question, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The nomination of a person as a consultee by a relevant devolved authority is to be made by that authority to the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2">2</ref> a relevant devolved authority must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Agency, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other persons that authority considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 203 (power to override easements and other rights) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsections (1)(b) and (4)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the words after “breaching” become sub-paragraph (i), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (10)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b)(ii) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant owed to the National Trust.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 204 (compensation for overridden easements etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “section 203” insert <quotedText>“(1)(a) or (b)(i) or (4)(a) or (b)(i)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>But a person is not liable to pay compensation under this section for breaching an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 205(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-obligation-under-a-conservation-covenant">obligation under a conservation covenant</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Department considers it appropriate as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The first review of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if it is the first environmental improvement plan, the day on which it is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-4-6">4(6)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce-1646836731374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In reviewing and revising an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Department considers it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Department does not consider it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the documents laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Department has laid and published the documents mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this paragraph requires a Northern Ireland department or a Minister of the Crown to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority or (where the person is not an administrator) an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority or (where the person is not an administrator) an administrator;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Information about resource efficiency, in relation to a product, means information which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the expected life of the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult any persons the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the extent to which the proposed regulations are likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the environmental, social, economic or other costs of complying with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 (power to control felling of trees) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (notice to require compliance with conditions or directions), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A notice under this section given by the Commissioners is a local land charge; and for the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the Commissioners are the originating authority as respects the charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 30 (service of documents) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), at the end insert <quotedText>“or, in the case of service by the Commissioners, upon a director of the company or body”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “clerk” insert <quotedText>“or director”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> of this Schedule (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements”).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to keep records;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>its geological features.</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 22</p></authorialNote></num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e21816"><heading>Membership</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP is to consist of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Chair (who is to be a non-executive member),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb-1646831862324" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb-1646831862324" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb">a Northern Ireland member (who is to be a non-executive member),</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at least two, but not more than five, other non-executive members,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a chief executive (who is to be the accounting officer), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>at least one, but not more than three, other executive members.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a-1646831882250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a" class="commentary"/>, the Northern Ireland Department</ins> and the OEP in accordance with paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3">3</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae-1646831913272" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae" class="commentary"/>When exercising their functions of appointment</ins> the Secretary of State and the OEP must ensure, so far as practicable, that the number of non-executive members <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939-1646831943050" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939" class="commentary"/>(including the Northern Ireland member)</ins> is at all times greater than the number of executive members.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e21889"><heading>Appointment of non-executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812" class="commentary"/>(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Chair is to be appointed by the Secretary of State acting jointly with the Northern Ireland Department, other than the first Chair who is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Northern Ireland member is to be appointed by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State and the Chair.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2A"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The other non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State after consulting the Northern Ireland Department and the Chair.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Northern Ireland Department must appoint as the Northern Ireland member a person with experience of—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">Northern Ireland environmental law (within the meaning of Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">1</ins></ref><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812"> of Schedule 3),</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">environmental science in Northern Ireland, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-c"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">environmental regulation in Northern Ireland.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must, in appointing non-executive members, have regard to the desirability of the members (between them) having experience of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>law (including international law) relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>environmental science,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>environmental policy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>investigatory and enforcement proceedings.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person may not be appointed as a non-executive member if the person is an employee of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e21995"><heading>Appointment of executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The chief executive is to be appointed by the non-executive members of the OEP, other than the first chief executive who is to be appointed by the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The other executive members are to be appointed by the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b-1646835673791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must be consulted before a person is appointed as chief executive.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An executive member must be an employee of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22031"><heading>Interim chief executive</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may appoint a person as an executive member to act as chief executive of the OEP (“an interim chief executive”) until the appointment of the first chief executive by the Chair under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the OEP has fewer members than are needed to hold a meeting that is quorate (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-11-2">11(2)</ref>), an interim chief executive may incur expenditure and do other things in the name and on behalf of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In exercising the power in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-4-2">(2)</ref>, an interim chief executive must act in accordance with any directions given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Neither paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-4">3(4)</ref> (requirement that executive members are employees) nor paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-2">5(2)</ref> (requirement that members are not civil servants) apply to an interim chief executive.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22079"><heading>Terms of membership</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A member of the OEP holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of the member’s appointment, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person may not hold office as a member of the OEP if the person is employed in the civil service of the State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A non-executive member must be appointed for a fixed term of no more than 5 years.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must, in determining the length of a non-executive member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1-1646835808439" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1" class="commentary"/>(including the Northern Ireland member)</ins> expire at different times.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf-1646835730984" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf-1646835730984" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf">The Northern Ireland Department must, in determining the length of a Northern Ireland member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members expire at different times.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The previous appointment of a person as a non-executive member does not affect the person’s eligibility for re-appointment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-6"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3" class="commentary"/>(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">A non-executive member ceases to be a member of the OEP upon becoming its employee.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(7)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">A non-executive member, other than the Northern Ireland member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may resign from office by giving notice to the Secretary of State, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may be removed from office by notice given by the Secretary of State, after consulting the Northern Ireland Department, on the grounds that the member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</ins></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(8)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">The Northern Ireland member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may resign from office by giving notice to the Northern Ireland Department, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may be removed from office by notice given by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State, on the grounds that the member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">is, in the opinion of the Northern Ireland Department, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</ins></p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22217"><heading>Remuneration of non-executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay its non-executive members such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If a person ceases to be a non-executive member, other than by reason of their term of office expiring, and the Secretary of State determines that the person should be compensated because of special circumstances, the OEP must pay compensation of such amount as the Secretary of State may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consult the Chair before making a determination under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22244"><heading>Staffing and remuneration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appoint employees on such terms as it determines, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such other arrangements for the staffing of the OEP as it determines.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The terms of the first chief executive’s appointment are to be determined by the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay its employees such remuneration as the OEP may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay, or make provision for paying, to or in respect of a person who is or has been an employee of the OEP, such sums as the OEP may determine with the approval of the Secretary of State in respect of pensions, allowances and gratuities.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In the Superannuation Act 1972 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1972-act" eId="term-the-1972-act">the 1972 Act</term>”), in Schedule 1 (kinds of employment to which a scheme under section 1 of the 1972 Act can apply), in the list of “other Bodies”, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>The Office for Environmental Protection.</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay to the Minister for the Civil Service, at such times as the Minister may direct, such sums as the Minister may determine in respect of any increase attributable to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-7-5">(5)</ref> in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under the Superannuation Act 1972.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22313"><heading>Powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may do anything (other than something mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)) it thinks appropriate for the purposes of, or in connection with, its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>accept gifts of money, land or other property, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>form, participate in forming, or invest in, a company, partnership, joint venture or other similar form of organisation.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22346"><heading>Committees</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may establish committees.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A committee may include persons who are not members of the OEP (whether or not they are employees of the OEP).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A member of a committee who is neither a member nor an employee of the OEP is not entitled to vote at meetings of that committee.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The OEP may pay such allowances as it may determine to any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a member of a committee, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is neither a member, nor an employee, of the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22391"><heading>Delegation to members, committees and employees</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may delegate any of its functions (other than a function mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4">(4)</ref>) to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a member of the OEP,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any of the OEP’s employees authorised for that purpose, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a committee of the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a document that sets out its policy on how its functions may be appropriately delegated (a “delegation policy”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A function is delegated under this paragraph to the extent, and on the terms, that the OEP determines in accordance with its delegation policy.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The OEP may not delegate the following functions—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>approving the strategy under section 23<ref href="#section-23-3">(3)</ref> (or a revision of it);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>approving a report under section 28 or 29 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1-1646835957770" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1" class="commentary"/>, or a report under paragraph 1 or 2 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>approving written advice to a Minister of the Crown under section 30<ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-30-3">(3)</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d-1646836044724" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d" class="commentary"/>, or written advice to a Northern Ireland department under paragraph 3(1) or (3) of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>deciding whether to give an information notice <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fb812a483f5db542e8f452da9fa8f6fe-1646836084203" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fb812a483f5db542e8f452da9fa8f6fe"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fb812a483f5db542e8f452da9fa8f6fe" class="commentary"/>or a Northern Ireland information notice</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>deciding whether to give a decision notice <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f36b42a85a88b74f32889ea9d759bafe-1646836111434" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f36b42a85a88b74f32889ea9d759bafe"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f36b42a85a88b74f32889ea9d759bafe" class="commentary"/>or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>deciding whether to apply for an environmental review (see section 38);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>deciding whether to apply for judicial review or a statutory review, or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review or a statutory review (see section 39);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-ga"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7" class="commentary"/>(ga)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">deciding whether to make a review application (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">12</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of Schedule 3) or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">13(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of that Schedule or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">13</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of that Schedule);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>approving a delegation policy under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>approving a report on the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> or a statement of accounts under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-2">14(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22552"><heading>Procedure</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may determine its own procedure, subject to sub-paragraph (2), and the procedure of its committees.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A meeting of the OEP is not quorate unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there are at least three members present, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a majority of the members present are non-executive members.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The validity of any proceedings of the OEP is not affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the appointment of such a member.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22592"><heading>Funding</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9-1646836255618" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d-1646836281338" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d" class="commentary"/>, between them,</ins> pay to the OEP such sums as <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3-1646836313482" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3" class="commentary"/>they consider</ins> are reasonably sufficient to enable the OEP to carry out its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65-1646836337251" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65" class="commentary"/>, or the Northern Ireland Department,</ins> may provide further financial assistance to the OEP (including by way of grants, loans, guarantees or indemnities) subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748-1646836369994" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748" class="commentary"/>, or that department,</ins> may determine.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22628"><heading>Annual report</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year the OEP must prepare a report on the exercise of its functions during that financial year.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its report to be laid before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0e5953e3bc2843f63d044d68a52b4aaf-1646836445078" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0e5953e3bc2843f63d044d68a52b4aaf"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0e5953e3bc2843f63d044d68a52b4aaf" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22664"><heading>Annual accounts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to them.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year in the form specified by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A statement of accounts must include an assessment by the OEP of whether, in the financial year to which the statement relates, the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f1759b8d541bc6699af6a490fc884d5c-1646836505782" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f1759b8d541bc6699af6a490fc884d5c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f1759b8d541bc6699af6a490fc884d5c" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> provided it with sufficient sums to carry out its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must send a copy of each statement of accounts to the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2a5bf9ee5dc3ad608e9e86836948cb5-1646836527476" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2a5bf9ee5dc3ad608e9e86836948cb5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e2a5bf9ee5dc3ad608e9e86836948cb5" class="commentary"/>, the Northern Ireland Department</ins> and the Comptroller and Auditor General as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the financial year to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Comptroller and Auditor General must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>examine, certify and report on the statement of accounts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a copy of the certified statement and the report to the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-af3b757a306f2fc39f74771f845c0b0b-1646836553765" 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accounts.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22745"><heading>Meaning of “financial year”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the date on which the OEP is established and ending with 31 March following that date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22771"><heading>Status</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP is not to be regarded—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as a servant or agent of the Crown, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Service as a member, or as an employee, of the OEP is not service in the civil service of the State.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22810"><heading>Independence of the OEP</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>In exercising functions in respect of the OEP, the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-cbd6f2bdaefd3fd671e6581d1d101fa9-1646836652138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cbd6f2bdaefd3fd671e6581d1d101fa9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-cbd6f2bdaefd3fd671e6581d1d101fa9" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must have regard to the need to protect its independence.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22824"><heading>Disqualification from membership of legislatures</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><p><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" 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class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17-1646756236405" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17" class="commentary"/>Meaning of “the Northern Ireland Department”</ins></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17-1646756236405" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17">24</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17-1646756236405" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17">In this Schedule “</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-northern-ireland-department"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17-1646756236405" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17">the Northern Ireland Department</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17-1646756236405" 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<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP is to consist of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Chair (who is to be a non-executive member),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb-1646831862324" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb-1646831862324" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb">a Northern Ireland member (who is to be a non-executive member),</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at least two, but not more than five, other non-executive members,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a chief executive (who is to be the accounting officer), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>at least one, but not more than three, other executive members.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a-1646831882250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a" class="commentary"/>, the Northern Ireland Department</ins> and the OEP in accordance with paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3">3</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae-1646831913272" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae" class="commentary"/>When exercising their functions of appointment</ins> the Secretary of State and the OEP must ensure, so far as practicable, that the number of non-executive members <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939-1646831943050" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939" class="commentary"/>(including the Northern Ireland member)</ins> is at all times greater than the number of executive members.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may appoint a person as an executive member to act as chief executive of the OEP (“an interim chief executive”) until the appointment of the first chief executive by the Chair under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the OEP has fewer members than are needed to hold a meeting that is quorate (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-11-2">11(2)</ref>), an interim chief executive may incur expenditure and do other things in the name and on behalf of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In exercising the power in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-4-2">(2)</ref>, an interim chief executive must act in accordance with any directions given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Neither paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-4">3(4)</ref> (requirement that executive members are employees) nor paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-2">5(2)</ref> (requirement that members are not civil servants) apply to an interim chief executive.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appoint employees on such terms as it determines, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such other arrangements for the staffing of the OEP as it determines.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The terms of the first chief executive’s appointment are to be determined by the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay its employees such remuneration as the OEP may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay, or make provision for paying, to or in respect of a person who is or has been an employee of the OEP, such sums as the OEP may determine with the approval of the Secretary of State in respect of pensions, allowances and gratuities.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In the Superannuation Act 1972 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1972-act" eId="term-the-1972-act">the 1972 Act</term>”), in Schedule 1 (kinds of employment to which a scheme under section 1 of the 1972 Act can apply), in the list of “other Bodies”, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>The Office for Environmental Protection.</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay to the Minister for the Civil Service, at such times as the Minister may direct, such sums as the Minister may determine in respect of any increase attributable to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-7-5">(5)</ref> in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under the Superannuation Act 1972.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may delegate any of its functions (other than a function mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4">(4)</ref>) to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a member of the OEP,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any of the OEP’s employees authorised for that purpose, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a committee of the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a document that sets out its policy on how its functions may be appropriately delegated (a “delegation policy”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A function is delegated under this paragraph to the extent, and on the terms, that the OEP determines in accordance with its delegation policy.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The OEP may not delegate the following functions—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>approving the strategy under section 23<ref href="#section-23-3">(3)</ref> (or a revision of it);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>approving a report under section 28 or 29 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1-1646835957770" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1" class="commentary"/>, or a report under paragraph 1 or 2 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>approving written advice to a Minister of the Crown under section 30<ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-30-3">(3)</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d-1646836044724" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d" class="commentary"/>, or written advice to a Northern Ireland department under paragraph 3(1) or (3) of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>deciding whether to give an information notice <ins class="first last" 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for judicial review or a statutory review, or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review or a statutory review (see section 39);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-ga"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7" class="commentary"/>(ga)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">deciding whether to make a review application (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">12</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of Schedule 3) or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">13(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of that Schedule or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">13</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of that Schedule);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>approving a delegation policy under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>approving a report on the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> or a statement of accounts under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-2">14(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year the OEP must prepare a report on the exercise of its functions during that financial year.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its report to be laid before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0e5953e3bc2843f63d044d68a52b4aaf-1646836445078" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0e5953e3bc2843f63d044d68a52b4aaf"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0e5953e3bc2843f63d044d68a52b4aaf" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP is not to be regarded—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as a servant or agent of the Crown, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Service as a member, or as an employee, of the OEP is not service in the civil service of the State.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 12 month period beginning with the day on which the plan is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 12 month period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish annual reports laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Department considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Department may revise the statement at any time (and sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish any data obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 20 (notice requirements relating to taking temporary possession), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1), a person entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant is to be treated as having an interest in the land to which the obligation relates.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 23 (compensation), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsections (2) and (3), the person is not entitled to compensation under this section by virtue of being the person entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 27 (powers of acquiring authority in temporary possession of land) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b), insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>causing a person to be in breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The acquiring authority is not bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land by virtue of acquiring a right to use the land under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b), insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a use of land that causes a person (or, if the person were to permit or suffer the use, would cause the person) to be in breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land owed to the National Trust.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (interpretation), at the appropriate place, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-obligation-under-a-conservation-covenant">obligation under a conservation covenant</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e21816"><heading>Membership</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP is to consist of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Chair (who is to be a non-executive member),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb-1646831862324" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb-1646831862324" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb">a Northern Ireland member (who is to be a non-executive member),</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at least two, but not more than five, other non-executive members,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a chief executive (who is to be the accounting officer), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>at least one, but not more than three, other executive members.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a-1646831882250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a" class="commentary"/>, the Northern Ireland Department</ins> and the OEP in accordance with paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3">3</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae-1646831913272" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae" class="commentary"/>When exercising their functions of appointment</ins> the Secretary of State and the OEP must ensure, so far as practicable, that the number of non-executive members <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939-1646831943050" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939" class="commentary"/>(including the Northern Ireland member)</ins> is at all times greater than the number of executive members.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e21889"><heading>Appointment of non-executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812" class="commentary"/>(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Chair is to be appointed by the Secretary of State acting jointly with the Northern Ireland Department, other than the first Chair who is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Northern Ireland member is to be appointed by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State and the Chair.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2A"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The other non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State after consulting the Northern Ireland Department and the Chair.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Northern Ireland Department must appoint as the Northern Ireland member a person with experience of—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">Northern Ireland environmental law (within the meaning of Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">1</ins></ref><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812"> of Schedule 3),</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">environmental science in Northern Ireland, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-c"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">environmental regulation in Northern Ireland.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must, in appointing non-executive members, have regard to the desirability of the members (between them) having experience of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>law (including international law) relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>environmental science,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>environmental policy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>investigatory and enforcement proceedings.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person may not be appointed as a non-executive member if the person is an employee of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e21995"><heading>Appointment of executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The chief executive is to be appointed by the non-executive members of the OEP, other than the first chief executive who is to be appointed by the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The other executive members are to be appointed by the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b-1646835673791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must be consulted before a person is appointed as chief executive.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An executive member must be an employee of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22031"><heading>Interim chief executive</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may appoint a person as an executive member to act as chief executive of the OEP (“an interim chief executive”) until the appointment of the first chief executive by the Chair under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the OEP has fewer members than are needed to hold a meeting that is quorate (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-11-2">11(2)</ref>), an interim chief executive may incur expenditure and do other things in the name and on behalf of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In exercising the power in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-4-2">(2)</ref>, an interim chief executive must act in accordance with any directions given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Neither paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-4">3(4)</ref> (requirement that executive members are employees) nor paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-2">5(2)</ref> (requirement that members are not civil servants) apply to an interim chief executive.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22079"><heading>Terms of membership</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A member of the OEP holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of the member’s appointment, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person may not hold office as a member of the OEP if the person is employed in the civil service of the State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A non-executive member must be appointed for a fixed term of no more than 5 years.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must, in determining the length of a non-executive member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1-1646835808439" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1" class="commentary"/>(including the Northern Ireland member)</ins> expire at different times.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf-1646835730984" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf-1646835730984" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf">The Northern Ireland Department must, in determining the length of a Northern Ireland member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members expire at different times.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The previous appointment of a person as a non-executive member does not affect the person’s eligibility for re-appointment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-6"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3" class="commentary"/>(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">A non-executive member ceases to be a member of the OEP upon becoming its employee.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(7)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">A non-executive member, other than the Northern Ireland member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may resign from office by giving notice to the Secretary of State, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may be removed from office by notice given by the Secretary of State, after consulting the Northern Ireland Department, on the grounds that the member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</ins></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(8)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">The Northern Ireland member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may resign from office by giving notice to the Northern Ireland Department, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may be removed from office by notice given by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State, on the grounds that the member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">is, in the opinion of the Northern Ireland Department, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</ins></p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22217"><heading>Remuneration of non-executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay its non-executive members such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If a person ceases to be a non-executive member, other than by reason of their term of office expiring, and the Secretary of State determines that the person should be compensated because of special circumstances, the OEP must pay compensation of such amount as the Secretary of State may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consult the Chair before making a determination under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22244"><heading>Staffing and remuneration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appoint employees on such terms as it determines, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such other arrangements for the staffing of the OEP as it determines.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The terms of the first chief executive’s appointment are to be determined by the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay its employees such remuneration as the OEP may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay, or make provision for paying, to or in respect of a person who is or has been an employee of the OEP, such sums as the OEP may determine with the approval of the Secretary of State in respect of pensions, allowances and gratuities.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In the Superannuation Act 1972 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1972-act" eId="term-the-1972-act">the 1972 Act</term>”), in Schedule 1 (kinds of employment to which a scheme under section 1 of the 1972 Act can apply), in the list of “other Bodies”, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>The Office for Environmental Protection.</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay to the Minister for the Civil Service, at such times as the Minister may direct, such sums as the Minister may determine in respect of any increase attributable to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-7-5">(5)</ref> in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under the Superannuation Act 1972.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22313"><heading>Powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may do anything (other than something mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)) it thinks appropriate for the purposes of, or in connection with, its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>accept gifts of money, land or other property, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>form, participate in forming, or invest in, a company, partnership, joint venture or other similar form of organisation.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22346"><heading>Committees</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may establish committees.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A committee may include persons who are not members of the OEP (whether or not they are employees of the OEP).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A member of a committee who is neither a member nor an employee of the OEP is not entitled to vote at meetings of that committee.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The OEP may pay such allowances as it may determine to any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a member of a committee, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is neither a member, nor an employee, of the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22391"><heading>Delegation to members, committees and employees</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may delegate any of its functions (other than a function mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4">(4)</ref>) to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a member of the OEP,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any of the OEP’s employees authorised for that purpose, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a committee of the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a document that sets out its policy on how its functions may be appropriately delegated (a “delegation policy”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A function is delegated under this paragraph to the extent, and on the terms, that the OEP determines in accordance with its delegation policy.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The OEP may not delegate the following functions—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>approving the strategy under section 23<ref href="#section-23-3">(3)</ref> (or a revision of it);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>approving a report under section 28 or 29 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1-1646835957770" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1" class="commentary"/>, or a report under paragraph 1 or 2 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>approving written advice to a Minister of the Crown under section 30<ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-30-3">(3)</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d-1646836044724" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d" class="commentary"/>, or written advice to a Northern Ireland department under paragraph 3(1) or (3) of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>deciding whether to give an information notice <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fb812a483f5db542e8f452da9fa8f6fe-1646836084203" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fb812a483f5db542e8f452da9fa8f6fe"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fb812a483f5db542e8f452da9fa8f6fe" class="commentary"/>or a Northern Ireland information notice</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>deciding whether to give a decision notice <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f36b42a85a88b74f32889ea9d759bafe-1646836111434" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f36b42a85a88b74f32889ea9d759bafe"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f36b42a85a88b74f32889ea9d759bafe" class="commentary"/>or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>deciding whether to apply for an environmental review (see section 38);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>deciding whether to apply for judicial review or a statutory review, or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review or a statutory review (see section 39);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-ga"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7" class="commentary"/>(ga)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">deciding whether to make a review application (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">12</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of Schedule 3) or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">13(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of that Schedule or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">13</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of that Schedule);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>approving a delegation policy under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>approving a report on the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> or a statement of accounts under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-2">14(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22552"><heading>Procedure</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may determine its own procedure, subject to sub-paragraph (2), and the procedure of its committees.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A meeting of the OEP is not quorate unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there are at least three members present, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a majority of the members present are non-executive members.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The validity of any proceedings of the OEP is not affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the appointment of such a member.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22592"><heading>Funding</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9-1646836255618" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d-1646836281338" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d" class="commentary"/>, between them,</ins> pay to the OEP such sums as <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3-1646836313482" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3" class="commentary"/>they consider</ins> are reasonably sufficient to enable the OEP to carry out its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65-1646836337251" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65" class="commentary"/>, or the Northern Ireland Department,</ins> may provide further financial assistance to the OEP (including by way of grants, loans, guarantees or indemnities) subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748-1646836369994" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748" class="commentary"/>, or that department,</ins> may determine.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22664"><heading>Annual accounts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to them.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year in the form specified by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A statement of accounts must include an assessment by the OEP of whether, in the financial year to which the statement relates, the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f1759b8d541bc6699af6a490fc884d5c-1646836505782" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f1759b8d541bc6699af6a490fc884d5c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f1759b8d541bc6699af6a490fc884d5c" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> provided it with sufficient sums to carry out its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must send a copy of each statement of accounts to the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2a5bf9ee5dc3ad608e9e86836948cb5-1646836527476" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2a5bf9ee5dc3ad608e9e86836948cb5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e2a5bf9ee5dc3ad608e9e86836948cb5" class="commentary"/>, the Northern Ireland Department</ins> and the Comptroller and Auditor General as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the financial year to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Comptroller and Auditor General must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>examine, certify and report on the statement of accounts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a copy of the certified statement and the report to the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-af3b757a306f2fc39f74771f845c0b0b-1646836553765" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-af3b757a306f2fc39f74771f845c0b0b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-af3b757a306f2fc39f74771f845c0b0b" class="commentary"/>, the Northern Ireland Department</ins> and the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP must arrange for the laying before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-873583a97ffbf6b1ab1f183c821936ed-1646836592233" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-873583a97ffbf6b1ab1f183c821936ed"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-873583a97ffbf6b1ab1f183c821936ed" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins> of a copy of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its certified statement of accounts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report on its statement of accounts.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22745"><heading>Meaning of “financial year”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the date on which the OEP is established and ending with 31 March following that date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22771"><heading>Status</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP is not to be regarded—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as a servant or agent of the Crown, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Service as a member, or as an employee, of the OEP is not service in the civil service of the State.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 48</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Improving the natural environment: Northern Ireland</heading><part eId="schedule-2-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22957"><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The plan may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relate to a period specified in the plan, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be of no specified duration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the steps that the Department intends to take to improve the natural environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any steps that any other Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps that any Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment (and if it does so references in this Schedule to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In preparing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, an environmental improvement plan before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to the current environmental improvement plan are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23038"><heading>Annual reports on environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 12 month period beginning with the day on which the plan is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 12 month period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish annual reports laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23104"><heading>Reviewing and revising environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Department considers it appropriate as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The first review of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if it is the first environmental improvement plan, the day on which it is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-4-6">4(6)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce-1646836731374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In reviewing and revising an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Department considers it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Department does not consider it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the documents laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Department has laid and published the documents mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23248"><heading>Renewing environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an environmental improvement plan relates to a period specified in the plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which the environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Department must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the new plan relates to a period specified in the plan, that period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In preparing the new plan the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687-1646837357061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the old plan) after the end of that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it relates to a period specified in the new plan, that period has begun.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23335"><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Department considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Department may revise the statement at any time (and sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish any data obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-2-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23388"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7">7</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by Northern Ireland departments when making policy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by Ministers of the Crown when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Northern Ireland departments and Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Department must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23487"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: process</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the other Northern Ireland departments,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Department considers appropriate,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in relation to the draft statement.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Department must lay the draft statement before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Department must prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that sub-paragraph, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23615"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: effect</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this paragraph requires a Northern Ireland department or a Minister of the Crown to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-2-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23689"><heading>Meaning of “natural environment”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In this Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the natural systems, cycles and processes through which they interact.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23723"><heading>Meaning of “environmental protection”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23767"><heading>General interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>the “<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> (and see also paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6-5">6(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“making” policy includes developing, adopting or revising policy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-oep"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">OEP</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">” has the meaning given by section 22;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy" eId="term-policy">policy</term>” includes proposals for legislation, but does not include an administrative decision taken in relation to a particular person or case (for example, a decision on an application for planning permission, funding or a licence, or a decision about regulatory enforcement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles" eId="term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles">policy statement on environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6">6</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00055" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-2-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22957"><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The plan may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relate to a period specified in the plan, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be of no specified duration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the steps that the Department intends to take to improve the natural environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any steps that any other Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps that any Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment (and if it does so references in this Schedule to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In preparing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, an environmental improvement plan before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to the current environmental improvement plan are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23038"><heading>Annual reports on environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 12 month period beginning with the day on which the plan is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 12 month period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish annual reports laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23104"><heading>Reviewing and revising environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Department considers it appropriate as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The first review of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if it is the first environmental improvement plan, the day on which it is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-4-6">4(6)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce-1646836731374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In reviewing and revising an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Department considers it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Department does not consider it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the documents laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Department has laid and published the documents mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23248"><heading>Renewing environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an environmental improvement plan relates to a period specified in the plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which the environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Department must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the new plan relates to a period specified in the plan, that period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In preparing the new plan the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687-1646837357061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the old plan) after the end of that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it relates to a period specified in the new plan, that period has begun.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23335"><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Department considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Department may revise the statement at any time (and sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish any data obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22957"><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The plan may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relate to a period specified in the plan, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be of no specified duration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the steps that the Department intends to take to improve the natural environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any steps that any other Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps that any Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment (and if it does so references in this Schedule to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In preparing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, an environmental improvement plan before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to the current environmental improvement plan are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23038"><heading>Annual reports on environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 12 month period beginning with the day on which the plan is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 12 month period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish annual reports laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23104"><heading>Reviewing and revising environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Department considers it appropriate as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The first review of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if it is the first environmental improvement plan, the day on which it is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-4-6">4(6)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce-1646836731374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In reviewing and revising an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Department considers it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Department does not consider it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the documents laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Department has laid and published the documents mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23248"><heading>Renewing environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an environmental improvement plan relates to a period specified in the plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which the environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Department must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the new plan relates to a period specified in the plan, that period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In preparing the new plan the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687-1646837357061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the old plan) after the end of that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it relates to a period specified in the new plan, that period has begun.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23335"><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Department considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Department may revise the statement at any time (and sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish any data obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23388"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7">7</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by Northern Ireland departments when making policy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by Ministers of the Crown when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Northern Ireland departments and Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Department must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23487"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: process</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the other Northern Ireland departments,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Department considers appropriate,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in relation to the draft statement.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Department must lay the draft statement before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Department must prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that sub-paragraph, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23615"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: effect</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this paragraph requires a Northern Ireland department or a Minister of the Crown to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23388"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7">7</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by Northern Ireland departments when making policy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by Ministers of the Crown when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Northern Ireland departments and Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Department must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23487"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: process</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the other Northern Ireland departments,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Department considers appropriate,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in relation to the draft statement.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Department must lay the draft statement before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Department must prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that sub-paragraph, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23615"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: effect</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this paragraph requires a Northern Ireland department or a Minister of the Crown to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-2-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23689"><heading>Meaning of “natural environment”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In this Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the natural systems, cycles and processes through which they interact.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23723"><heading>Meaning of “environmental protection”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23767"><heading>General interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>the “<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> (and see also paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6-5">6(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“making” policy includes developing, adopting or revising policy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-oep"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">OEP</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">” has the meaning given by section 22;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy" eId="term-policy">policy</term>” includes proposals for legislation, but does not include an administrative decision taken in relation to a particular person or case (for example, a decision on an application for planning permission, funding or a licence, or a decision about regulatory enforcement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles" eId="term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles">policy statement on environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6">6</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00055" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23689"><heading>Meaning of “natural environment”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In this Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the natural systems, cycles and processes through which they interact.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23723"><heading>Meaning of “environmental protection”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23767"><heading>General interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>the “<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> (and see also paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6-5">6(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“making” policy includes developing, adopting or revising policy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-oep"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">OEP</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">” has the meaning given by section 22;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy" eId="term-policy">policy</term>” includes proposals for legislation, but does not include an administrative decision taken in relation to a particular person or case (for example, a decision on an application for planning permission, funding or a licence, or a decision about regulatory enforcement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles" eId="term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles">policy statement on environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6">6</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00055" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 49</p></authorialNote></num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection: Northern Ireland</heading><part eId="schedule-3-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>The OEP’s Northern Ireland functions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23896"><heading>Monitoring and reporting on the Department’s environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor progress in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Department must prepare a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-2">2</ref> of Schedule 2 (a “Schedule 2 report”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Schedule 2 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the Schedule 2 report for that period is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this paragraph contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a Schedule 2 report.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24046"><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this paragraph must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24121"><heading>Advising on changes to Northern Ireland environmental law etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to any Northern Ireland department about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to Northern Ireland environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which that department requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland department may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to any Northern Ireland department about any changes to Northern Ireland environmental law proposed by that department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this paragraph is to be given in writing to the Northern Ireland department concerned.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland department concerned may, if it thinks fit, lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response that department may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24210"><heading>Failure of relevant public authorities to comply with environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by relevant public authorities to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those paragraphs, a reference to a relevant public authority failing to comply with relevant environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of relevant environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24249"><heading>Meaning of relevant environmental law, relevant public authority etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The following definitions apply for the purpose of this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">Relevant environmental law</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a Northern Ireland public authority, UK environmental law or Northern Ireland environmental law;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to any other relevant public authority, Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">Relevant public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland public authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person, other than a Northern Ireland public authority, carrying out any function of a public nature in or as regards Northern Ireland that is not a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-public-authority" eId="term-northern-ireland-public-authority">Northern Ireland public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland department, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person carrying out a Northern Ireland devolved function (including an implementation body carrying out such a function) that is not a function in connection with proceedings in the Northern Ireland Assembly or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” means a function of a public nature exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24378"><heading>Complaints about relevant public authorities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this paragraph if the person believes that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a relevant public authority may not be made under this paragraph if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24456"><heading>Investigations: relevant public authorities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph if it receives a complaint made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this paragraph is an investigation into whether the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the relevant public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the relevant public authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has made a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the relevant public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant department of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant department with the report prepared under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-department" eId="term-the-relevant-department">the relevant department</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law, means the Northern Ireland department that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24597"><heading>Duty to keep complainants informed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">7(5)</ref> to the relevant public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it makes a review application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>), or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-9">7(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24681"><heading>Information notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a relevant public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24826"><heading>Decision notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a relevant public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24937"><heading>Linked notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one relevant public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Northern Ireland department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a UK information notice or UK decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of every UK information notice or UK decision notice which is linked to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this paragraph does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this paragraph, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with a review application or any other legal proceedings, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a">14(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” means a notice given under section 35.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25063"><heading>Review application</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make a review application in relation to conduct described in a decision notice given to a relevant public authority as a failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A review application is an application for judicial review in respect of conduct of a relevant public authority, and any reference in this Part of this Schedule to a review application is to an application made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A review application may not be made before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice that precedes the application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10-3">10(3)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subject to that, the OEP may make a review application at any time (and accordingly any time limit, that would otherwise apply to the making of a review application, does not apply).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The High Court may grant a remedy on a review application only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If, on a review application, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-8">(8)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the review application (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court to apply for judicial review.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25189"><heading>Judicial review: powers to apply to prevent serious damage and to intervene</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make an application for judicial review in relation to conduct of a relevant public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> (rather than proceeding under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-3">(3)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-6">(6)</ref> applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the relevant public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with relevant environmental law).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25276"><heading>Duty of the OEP to involve the relevant department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in which the relevant department is not a party, it must provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant department should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25351"><heading>Public statements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, makes a review application or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> or applies to intervene in a judicial review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25396"><heading>Disclosures to the OEP</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part of this Schedule requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25489"><heading>Confidentiality of proceedings</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and functions of a relevant ombudsman that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> or sections 35 to 41 (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A relevant public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice, decision notice, UK information notice or UK decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another relevant public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to a review application, an environmental review, a judicial review or a statutory review (within the meaning given by section 39<ref href="#section-39-8-b">(8)(b)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a relevant public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> and held by a relevant public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00056" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00057" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25714"><heading>Meaning of UK environmental law and Northern Ireland environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-uk-environmental-law" eId="term-uk-environmental-law">UK environmental law</term>” means anything that is environmental law for the purposes of Part 1 of this Act (see section 46), but not anything that is environmental law only for the purposes of section 20.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-environmental-law" eId="term-northern-ireland-environmental-law">Northern Ireland environmental law</term>” means any Northern Ireland legislative provision that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Excluded matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision" eId="term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision">Northern Ireland legislative provision</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a">(a)</ref> which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department may by regulations provide that a Northern Ireland legislative provision specified in the regulations is, or is not, within the definition of “Northern Ireland environmental law” in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2">(2)</ref> (and this Part of this Schedule applies accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> the Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Department considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25834"><heading>Interpretation of Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of this Schedule: general</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-application-for-judicial-review">application for judicial review</term>” is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-10">12(10)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-body" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-body">devolved environmental governance body</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-function" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-function">devolved environmental governance function</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10">10</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-review" eId="term-environmental-review">environmental review</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 38);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-implementation-body" eId="term-implementation-body">implementation body</term>” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref> of Schedule 2;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-9">9</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-5">5(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep" eId="term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parliamentary-function" eId="term-parliamentary-function">parliamentary function</term>” means a function in connection with proceedings in Parliament or the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-department" eId="term-relevant-department">relevant department</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-11">7(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">relevant environmental law</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-2">5(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-ombudsman" eId="term-relevant-ombudsman">relevant ombudsman</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 23);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-application" eId="term-review-application">review application</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-2">12(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00058" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part of this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-3-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Amendments of the OEP’s general functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p>This Act is amended in accordance with paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-21">21</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-30">30</ref>.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (principal objective of the OEP and exercise of its functions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-6">(6)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-a">(a)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-b">7(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b">9(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-b">10(1)(b)</ref>, 12(1)(b) and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> and (6) of Schedule 3,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-b">(b)</ref> insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-2">13(2)</ref> of Schedule 3,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-d">(d)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-d">(d)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8">8</ref> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-7-c">(7)(c)</ref> after “environmental law” insert <quotedText>“or Northern Ireland environmental law”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection <ref href="#section-23-7">(7)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>In this section “relevant environmental law” and “Northern Ireland environmental law” have the meanings they have in Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5">5</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2">18(2)</ref> of that Schedule).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-8">(8)</ref> after “sections 32 to 41” insert <quotedText>“and paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (the OEP’s strategy: process), in subsection <ref href="#section-24-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 25 (guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of subsection (1) insert <quotedText>“, so far as relating to the OEP’s Part 1 enforcement functions.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) after “policy,” insert <quotedText>“so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) for “enforcement functions” substitute <quotedText>“Part 1 enforcement functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3) for “enforcement functions” substitute <quotedText>“Part 1 enforcement functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p><mod>After section 25 (guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>25A</num><heading>Guidance on the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement policy and functions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy), so far as relating to the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “Northern Ireland enforcement functions” are its functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26368"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26386"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Department may prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final guidance, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#d25e26386">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection <ref href="#d25e26368">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26434"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections <ref href="#d25e26368">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e26434">(10)</ref> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 27 (co-operation duties of public authorities and the OEP) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-27-2-d">(d)</ref> for “, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998” substitute <quotedText>“or the Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-27-2-f">(f)</ref> for “devolved functions” substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> for “devolved functions”, in both places it occurs, substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>An implementation body is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions of that body exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.</p><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-implementation-body">implementation body</term>” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>In section 37 (linked notices), after subsection <ref href="#section-37-6">(6)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6B)</num><intro><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 43 (confidentiality of proceedings) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-b">(b)</ref> after “(investigations)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-c">(c)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-d">(d)</ref> after “section 33” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-e">(e)</ref> after “sections 35 to 41” insert <quotedText>“or paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-h">(h)</ref> after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-3-a">(3)(a)</ref> for “or decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-4">(4)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-a-i">(a)(i)</ref> for “or a decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-b">(b)</ref> after “section 33” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-d">(d)</ref> after “judicial review” insert <quotedText>“(which includes a review application)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-5">(5)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “or a decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-6">(6)</ref> after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 47 (interpretation of Part 1 of the Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The existing text becomes subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In that subsection—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the definition of “devolved environmental governance function”—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “devolved function” substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved function or Welsh devolved function”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “this Part” insert <quotedText>“or Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-decision-notice">Northern Ireland decision notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-information-notice">Northern Ireland information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> of Schedule 3;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-application">review application</term>” has the meaning it has in Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-devolved-function">Scottish devolved function</term>” means a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-devolved-function">Welsh devolved function</term>” means a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006).</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00059" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1">1</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref>, after paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-a">(a)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland member (who is to be a non-executive member),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-3">(3)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “In making those appointments,” substitute <quotedText>“When exercising their functions of appointment”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “non-executive members” insert <quotedText>“(including the Northern Ireland member)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> for sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Chair is to be appointed by the Secretary of State acting jointly with the Northern Ireland Department, other than the first Chair who is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland member is to be appointed by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State and the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e27024"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>The other non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State after consulting the Northern Ireland Department and the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland Department must appoint as the Northern Ireland member a person with experience of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland environmental law (within the meaning of Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>environmental science in Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>environmental regulation in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-3">3(3)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5">5</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-4">(4)</ref> after “of non-executive members” insert <quotedText>“(including the Northern Ireland member)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Department must, in determining the length of a Northern Ireland member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members expire at different times.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-6">(6)</ref> substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>A non-executive member ceases to be a member of the OEP upon becoming its employee.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A non-executive member, other than the Northern Ireland member—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may resign from office by giving notice to the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may be removed from office by notice given by the Secretary of State, after consulting the Northern Ireland Department, on the grounds that the member—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland member—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may resign from office by giving notice to the Northern Ireland Department, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may be removed from office by notice given by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State, on the grounds that the member—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, in the opinion of the Northern Ireland Department, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4">10(4)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-b">(b)</ref> after “section 28 or 29” insert <quotedText>“, or a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-2">2</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-c">(c)</ref> after “section 30<ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-30-3">(3)</ref>” insert <quotedText>“, or written advice to a Northern Ireland department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-3">(3)</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-d">(d)</ref> after “information notice” insert <quotedText>“or a Northern Ireland information notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-e">(e)</ref> after “decision notice” insert <quotedText>“or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-g">(g)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ga)</num><content><p>deciding whether to make a review application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref> of Schedule 3) or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> of that Schedule or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13">13</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12">12</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “must” insert <quotedText>“, between them,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the Secretary of State considers” substitute <quotedText>“they consider”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, or the Northern Ireland Department,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the second place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, or that department,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-a">13(2)(a)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14">14</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-3">(3)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-4">(4)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-6">(6)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-17">17</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-23">23</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Meaning of “the Northern Ireland Department”</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-the-northern-ireland-department">the Northern Ireland Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 (improving the natural environment: Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b">3(4)(b)</ref> after “under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>” insert <quotedText>“and reports made by the OEP under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b">4(4)(b)</ref> after “under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>” insert <quotedText>“and reports made by the OEP under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-11-1">11(1)</ref>, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>The OEP’s Northern Ireland functions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23896"><heading>Monitoring and reporting on the Department’s environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor progress in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Department must prepare a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-2">2</ref> of Schedule 2 (a “Schedule 2 report”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Schedule 2 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the Schedule 2 report for that period is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this paragraph contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a Schedule 2 report.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24046"><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this paragraph must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24121"><heading>Advising on changes to Northern Ireland environmental law etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to any Northern Ireland department about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to Northern Ireland environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which that department requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland department may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to any Northern Ireland department about any changes to Northern Ireland environmental law proposed by that department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this paragraph is to be given in writing to the Northern Ireland department concerned.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland department concerned may, if it thinks fit, lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response that department may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24210"><heading>Failure of relevant public authorities to comply with environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by relevant public authorities to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those paragraphs, a reference to a relevant public authority failing to comply with relevant environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of relevant environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24249"><heading>Meaning of relevant environmental law, relevant public authority etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The following definitions apply for the purpose of this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">Relevant environmental law</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a Northern Ireland public authority, UK environmental law or Northern Ireland environmental law;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to any other relevant public authority, Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">Relevant public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland public authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person, other than a Northern Ireland public authority, carrying out any function of a public nature in or as regards Northern Ireland that is not a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-public-authority" eId="term-northern-ireland-public-authority">Northern Ireland public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland department, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person carrying out a Northern Ireland devolved function (including an implementation body carrying out such a function) that is not a function in connection with proceedings in the Northern Ireland Assembly or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” means a function of a public nature exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24378"><heading>Complaints about relevant public authorities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this paragraph if the person believes that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a relevant public authority may not be made under this paragraph if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24456"><heading>Investigations: relevant public authorities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph if it receives a complaint made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this paragraph is an investigation into whether the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the relevant public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the relevant public authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has made a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the relevant public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant department of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant department with the report prepared under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-department" eId="term-the-relevant-department">the relevant department</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law, means the Northern Ireland department that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24597"><heading>Duty to keep complainants informed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">7(5)</ref> to the relevant public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it makes a review application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>), or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-9">7(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24681"><heading>Information notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a relevant public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24826"><heading>Decision notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a relevant public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24937"><heading>Linked notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one relevant public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Northern Ireland department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a UK information notice or UK decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of every UK information notice or UK decision notice which is linked to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this paragraph does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this paragraph, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with a review application or any other legal proceedings, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a">14(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” means a notice given under section 35.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25063"><heading>Review application</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make a review application in relation to conduct described in a decision notice given to a relevant public authority as a failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A review application is an application for judicial review in respect of conduct of a relevant public authority, and any reference in this Part of this Schedule to a review application is to an application made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A review application may not be made before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice that precedes the application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10-3">10(3)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subject to that, the OEP may make a review application at any time (and accordingly any time limit, that would otherwise apply to the making of a review application, does not apply).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The High Court may grant a remedy on a review application only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If, on a review application, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-8">(8)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the review application (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court to apply for judicial review.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25189"><heading>Judicial review: powers to apply to prevent serious damage and to intervene</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make an application for judicial review in relation to conduct of a relevant public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> (rather than proceeding under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-3">(3)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-6">(6)</ref> applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the relevant public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with relevant environmental law).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25276"><heading>Duty of the OEP to involve the relevant department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in which the relevant department is not a party, it must provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant department should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25351"><heading>Public statements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, makes a review application or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> or applies to intervene in a judicial review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25396"><heading>Disclosures to the OEP</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part of this Schedule requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25489"><heading>Confidentiality of proceedings</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and functions of a relevant ombudsman that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> or sections 35 to 41 (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A relevant public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice, decision notice, UK information notice or UK decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another relevant public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to a review application, an environmental review, a judicial review or a statutory review (within the meaning given by section 39<ref href="#section-39-8-b">(8)(b)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a relevant public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> and held by a relevant public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00056" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00057" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25714"><heading>Meaning of UK environmental law and Northern Ireland environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-uk-environmental-law" eId="term-uk-environmental-law">UK environmental law</term>” means anything that is environmental law for the purposes of Part 1 of this Act (see section 46), but not anything that is environmental law only for the purposes of section 20.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-environmental-law" eId="term-northern-ireland-environmental-law">Northern Ireland environmental law</term>” means any Northern Ireland legislative provision that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Excluded matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision" eId="term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision">Northern Ireland legislative provision</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a">(a)</ref> which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department may by regulations provide that a Northern Ireland legislative provision specified in the regulations is, or is not, within the definition of “Northern Ireland environmental law” in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2">(2)</ref> (and this Part of this Schedule applies accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> the Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Department considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25834"><heading>Interpretation of Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of this Schedule: general</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-application-for-judicial-review">application for judicial review</term>” is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-10">12(10)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-body" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-body">devolved environmental governance body</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-function" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-function">devolved environmental governance function</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10">10</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-review" eId="term-environmental-review">environmental review</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 38);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-implementation-body" eId="term-implementation-body">implementation body</term>” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref> of Schedule 2;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-9">9</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-5">5(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep" eId="term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parliamentary-function" eId="term-parliamentary-function">parliamentary function</term>” means a function in connection with proceedings in Parliament or the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-department" eId="term-relevant-department">relevant department</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-11">7(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">relevant environmental law</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-2">5(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-ombudsman" eId="term-relevant-ombudsman">relevant ombudsman</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 23);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-application" eId="term-review-application">review application</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-2">12(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00058" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part of this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23896"><heading>Monitoring and reporting on the Department’s environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor progress in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Department must prepare a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-2">2</ref> of Schedule 2 (a “Schedule 2 report”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Schedule 2 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the Schedule 2 report for that period is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this paragraph contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a Schedule 2 report.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24046"><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this paragraph must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24121"><heading>Advising on changes to Northern Ireland environmental law etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to any Northern Ireland department about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to Northern Ireland environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which that department requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland department may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to any Northern Ireland department about any changes to Northern Ireland environmental law proposed by that department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this paragraph is to be given in writing to the Northern Ireland department concerned.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland department concerned may, if it thinks fit, lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response that department may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24210"><heading>Failure of relevant public authorities to comply with environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by relevant public authorities to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those paragraphs, a reference to a relevant public authority failing to comply with relevant environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of relevant environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24249"><heading>Meaning of relevant environmental law, relevant public authority etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The following definitions apply for the purpose of this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">Relevant environmental law</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a Northern Ireland public authority, UK environmental law or Northern Ireland environmental law;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to any other relevant public authority, Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">Relevant public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland public authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person, other than a Northern Ireland public authority, carrying out any function of a public nature in or as regards Northern Ireland that is not a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-public-authority" eId="term-northern-ireland-public-authority">Northern Ireland public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland department, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person carrying out a Northern Ireland devolved function (including an implementation body carrying out such a function) that is not a function in connection with proceedings in the Northern Ireland Assembly or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” means a function of a public nature exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24378"><heading>Complaints about relevant public authorities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this paragraph if the person believes that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a relevant public authority may not be made under this paragraph if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24456"><heading>Investigations: relevant public authorities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph if it receives a complaint made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this paragraph is an investigation into whether the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the relevant public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the relevant public authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has made a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the relevant public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant department of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant department with the report prepared under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-department" eId="term-the-relevant-department">the relevant department</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law, means the Northern Ireland department that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24597"><heading>Duty to keep complainants informed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">7(5)</ref> to the relevant public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it makes a review application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>), or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-9">7(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24681"><heading>Information notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a relevant public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24826"><heading>Decision notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a relevant public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24937"><heading>Linked notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one relevant public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Northern Ireland department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a UK information notice or UK decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of every UK information notice or UK decision notice which is linked to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this paragraph does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this paragraph, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with a review application or any other legal proceedings, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a">14(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” means a notice given under section 35.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25063"><heading>Review application</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make a review application in relation to conduct described in a decision notice given to a relevant public authority as a failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A review application is an application for judicial review in respect of conduct of a relevant public authority, and any reference in this Part of this Schedule to a review application is to an application made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A review application may not be made before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice that precedes the application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10-3">10(3)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subject to that, the OEP may make a review application at any time (and accordingly any time limit, that would otherwise apply to the making of a review application, does not apply).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The High Court may grant a remedy on a review application only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If, on a review application, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-8">(8)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the review application (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court to apply for judicial review.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25189"><heading>Judicial review: powers to apply to prevent serious damage and to intervene</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make an application for judicial review in relation to conduct of a relevant public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> (rather than proceeding under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-3">(3)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-6">(6)</ref> applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the relevant public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with relevant environmental law).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25276"><heading>Duty of the OEP to involve the relevant department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in which the relevant department is not a party, it must provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant department should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25351"><heading>Public statements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, makes a review application or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> or applies to intervene in a judicial review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25396"><heading>Disclosures to the OEP</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part of this Schedule requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25489"><heading>Confidentiality of proceedings</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and functions of a relevant ombudsman that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> or sections 35 to 41 (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A relevant public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice, decision notice, UK information notice or UK decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another relevant public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to a review application, an environmental review, a judicial review or a statutory review (within the meaning given by section 39<ref href="#section-39-8-b">(8)(b)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a relevant public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> and held by a relevant public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00056" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00057" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25714"><heading>Meaning of UK environmental law and Northern Ireland environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-uk-environmental-law" eId="term-uk-environmental-law">UK environmental law</term>” means anything that is environmental law for the purposes of Part 1 of this Act (see section 46), but not anything that is environmental law only for the purposes of section 20.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-environmental-law" eId="term-northern-ireland-environmental-law">Northern Ireland environmental law</term>” means any Northern Ireland legislative provision that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Excluded matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision" eId="term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision">Northern Ireland legislative provision</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a">(a)</ref> which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department may by regulations provide that a Northern Ireland legislative provision specified in the regulations is, or is not, within the definition of “Northern Ireland environmental law” in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2">(2)</ref> (and this Part of this Schedule applies accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> the Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Department considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25834"><heading>Interpretation of Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of this Schedule: general</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-application-for-judicial-review">application for judicial review</term>” is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-10">12(10)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-body" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-body">devolved environmental governance body</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-function" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-function">devolved environmental governance function</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10">10</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-review" eId="term-environmental-review">environmental review</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 38);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-implementation-body" eId="term-implementation-body">implementation body</term>” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref> of Schedule 2;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-9">9</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-5">5(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep" eId="term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parliamentary-function" eId="term-parliamentary-function">parliamentary function</term>” means a function in connection with proceedings in Parliament or the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-department" eId="term-relevant-department">relevant department</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-11">7(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">relevant environmental law</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-2">5(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-ombudsman" eId="term-relevant-ombudsman">relevant ombudsman</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 23);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-application" eId="term-review-application">review application</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-2">12(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00058" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part of this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Amendments of the OEP’s general functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p>This Act is amended in accordance with paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-21">21</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-30">30</ref>.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (principal objective of the OEP and exercise of its functions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-6">(6)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-a">(a)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-b">7(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b">9(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-b">10(1)(b)</ref>, 12(1)(b) and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> and (6) of Schedule 3,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-b">(b)</ref> insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-2">13(2)</ref> of Schedule 3,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-d">(d)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-d">(d)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8">8</ref> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-7-c">(7)(c)</ref> after “environmental law” insert <quotedText>“or Northern Ireland environmental law”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection <ref href="#section-23-7">(7)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>In this section “relevant environmental law” and “Northern Ireland environmental law” have the meanings they have in Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5">5</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2">18(2)</ref> of that Schedule).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-8">(8)</ref> after “sections 32 to 41” insert <quotedText>“and paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (the OEP’s strategy: process), in subsection <ref href="#section-24-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 25 (guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of subsection (1) insert <quotedText>“, so far as relating to the OEP’s Part 1 enforcement functions.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) after “policy,” insert <quotedText>“so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) for “enforcement functions” substitute <quotedText>“Part 1 enforcement functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3) for “enforcement functions” substitute <quotedText>“Part 1 enforcement functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p><mod>After section 25 (guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>25A</num><heading>Guidance on the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement policy and functions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy), so far as relating to the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “Northern Ireland enforcement functions” are its functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26368"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26386"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Department may prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final guidance, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#d25e26386">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection <ref href="#d25e26368">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26434"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections <ref href="#d25e26368">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e26434">(10)</ref> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 27 (co-operation duties of public authorities and the OEP) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-27-2-d">(d)</ref> for “, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998” substitute <quotedText>“or the Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-27-2-f">(f)</ref> for “devolved functions” substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> for “devolved functions”, in both places it occurs, substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>An implementation body is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions of that body exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.</p><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-implementation-body">implementation body</term>” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>In section 37 (linked notices), after subsection <ref href="#section-37-6">(6)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6B)</num><intro><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 43 (confidentiality of proceedings) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-b">(b)</ref> after “(investigations)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-c">(c)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-d">(d)</ref> after “section 33” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-e">(e)</ref> after “sections 35 to 41” insert <quotedText>“or paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-h">(h)</ref> after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-3-a">(3)(a)</ref> for “or decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-4">(4)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-a-i">(a)(i)</ref> for “or a decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-b">(b)</ref> after “section 33” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-d">(d)</ref> after “judicial review” insert <quotedText>“(which includes a review application)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-5">(5)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “or a decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-6">(6)</ref> after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 47 (interpretation of Part 1 of the Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The existing text becomes subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In that subsection—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the definition of “devolved environmental governance function”—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “devolved function” substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved function or Welsh devolved function”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “this Part” insert <quotedText>“or Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-decision-notice">Northern Ireland decision notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-information-notice">Northern Ireland information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> of Schedule 3;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-application">review application</term>” has the meaning it has in Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-devolved-function">Scottish devolved function</term>” means a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-devolved-function">Welsh devolved function</term>” means a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006).</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00059" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1">1</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref>, after paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-a">(a)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland member (who is to be a non-executive member),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-3">(3)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “In making those appointments,” substitute <quotedText>“When exercising their functions of appointment”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “non-executive members” insert <quotedText>“(including the Northern Ireland member)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> for sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Chair is to be appointed by the Secretary of State acting jointly with the Northern Ireland Department, other than the first Chair who is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland member is to be appointed by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State and the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e27024"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>The other non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State after consulting the Northern Ireland Department and the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland Department must appoint as the Northern Ireland member a person with experience of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland environmental law (within the meaning of Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>environmental science in Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>environmental regulation in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-3">3(3)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5">5</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-4">(4)</ref> after “of non-executive members” insert <quotedText>“(including the Northern Ireland member)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Department must, in determining the length of a Northern Ireland member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members expire at different times.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-6">(6)</ref> substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>A non-executive member ceases to be a member of the OEP upon becoming its employee.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A non-executive member, other than the Northern Ireland member—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may resign from office by giving notice to the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may be removed from office by notice given by the Secretary of State, after consulting the Northern Ireland Department, on the grounds that the member—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland member—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may resign from office by giving notice to the Northern Ireland Department, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may be removed from office by notice given by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State, on the grounds that the member—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, in the opinion of the Northern Ireland Department, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4">10(4)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-b">(b)</ref> after “section 28 or 29” insert <quotedText>“, or a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-2">2</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-c">(c)</ref> after “section 30<ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-30-3">(3)</ref>” insert <quotedText>“, or written advice to a Northern Ireland department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-3">(3)</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-d">(d)</ref> after “information notice” insert <quotedText>“or a Northern Ireland information notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-e">(e)</ref> after “decision notice” insert <quotedText>“or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-g">(g)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ga)</num><content><p>deciding whether to make a review application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref> of Schedule 3) or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> of that Schedule or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13">13</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12">12</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “must” insert <quotedText>“, between them,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the Secretary of State considers” substitute <quotedText>“they consider”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, or the Northern Ireland Department,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the second place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, or that department,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-a">13(2)(a)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14">14</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-3">(3)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-4">(4)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-6">(6)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-17">17</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-23">23</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Meaning of “the Northern Ireland Department”</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-the-northern-ireland-department">the Northern Ireland Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 (improving the natural environment: Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b">3(4)(b)</ref> after “under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>” insert <quotedText>“and reports made by the OEP under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b">4(4)(b)</ref> after “under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>” insert <quotedText>“and reports made by the OEP under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-11-1">11(1)</ref>, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p>This Act is amended in accordance with paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-21">21</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-30">30</ref>.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (principal objective of the OEP and exercise of its functions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-6">(6)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-a">(a)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-b">7(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b">9(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-b">10(1)(b)</ref>, 12(1)(b) and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> and (6) of Schedule 3,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-b">(b)</ref> insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-2">13(2)</ref> of Schedule 3,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-d">(d)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-d">(d)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8">8</ref> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-7-c">(7)(c)</ref> after “environmental law” insert <quotedText>“or Northern Ireland environmental law”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection <ref href="#section-23-7">(7)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>In this section “relevant environmental law” and “Northern Ireland environmental law” have the meanings they have in Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5">5</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2">18(2)</ref> of that Schedule).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-8">(8)</ref> after “sections 32 to 41” insert <quotedText>“and paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (the OEP’s strategy: process), in subsection <ref href="#section-24-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 25 (guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of subsection (1) insert <quotedText>“, so far as relating to the OEP’s Part 1 enforcement functions.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) after “policy,” insert <quotedText>“so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) for “enforcement functions” substitute <quotedText>“Part 1 enforcement functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3) for “enforcement functions” substitute <quotedText>“Part 1 enforcement functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p><mod>After section 25 (guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>25A</num><heading>Guidance on the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement policy and functions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy), so far as relating to the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “Northern Ireland enforcement functions” are its functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26368"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26386"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Department may prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final guidance, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#d25e26386">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection <ref href="#d25e26368">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26434"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections <ref href="#d25e26368">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e26434">(10)</ref> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 27 (co-operation duties of public authorities and the OEP) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-27-2-d">(d)</ref> for “, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998” substitute <quotedText>“or the Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-27-2-f">(f)</ref> for “devolved functions” substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> for “devolved functions”, in both places it occurs, substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>An implementation body is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions of that body exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.</p><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-implementation-body">implementation body</term>” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>In section 37 (linked notices), after subsection <ref href="#section-37-6">(6)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6B)</num><intro><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 43 (confidentiality of proceedings) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-b">(b)</ref> after “(investigations)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-c">(c)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-d">(d)</ref> after “section 33” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-e">(e)</ref> after “sections 35 to 41” insert <quotedText>“or paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-h">(h)</ref> after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-3-a">(3)(a)</ref> for “or decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-4">(4)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-a-i">(a)(i)</ref> for “or a decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-b">(b)</ref> after “section 33” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-d">(d)</ref> after “judicial review” insert <quotedText>“(which includes a review application)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-5">(5)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “or a decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-6">(6)</ref> after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 47 (interpretation of Part 1 of the Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The existing text becomes subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In that subsection—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the definition of “devolved environmental governance function”—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “devolved function” substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved function or Welsh devolved function”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “this Part” insert <quotedText>“or Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-decision-notice">Northern Ireland decision notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-information-notice">Northern Ireland information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> of Schedule 3;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-application">review application</term>” has the meaning it has in Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-devolved-function">Scottish devolved function</term>” means a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-devolved-function">Welsh devolved function</term>” means a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006).</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00059" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1">1</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref>, after paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-a">(a)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland member (who is to be a non-executive member),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-3">(3)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “In making those appointments,” substitute <quotedText>“When exercising their functions of appointment”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “non-executive members” insert <quotedText>“(including the Northern Ireland member)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> for sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Chair is to be appointed by the Secretary of State acting jointly with the Northern Ireland Department, other than the first Chair who is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland member is to be appointed by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State and the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e27024"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>The other non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State after consulting the Northern Ireland Department and the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland Department must appoint as the Northern Ireland member a person with experience of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland environmental law (within the meaning of Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>environmental science in Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>environmental regulation in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-3">3(3)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5">5</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-4">(4)</ref> after “of non-executive members” insert <quotedText>“(including the Northern Ireland member)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Department must, in determining the length of a Northern Ireland member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members expire at different times.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-6">(6)</ref> substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>A non-executive member ceases to be a member of the OEP upon becoming its employee.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A non-executive member, other than the Northern Ireland member—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may resign from office by giving notice to the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may be removed from office by notice given by the Secretary of State, after consulting the Northern Ireland Department, on the grounds that the member—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland member—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may resign from office by giving notice to the Northern Ireland Department, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may be removed from office by notice given by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State, on the grounds that the member—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, in the opinion of the Northern Ireland Department, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4">10(4)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-b">(b)</ref> after “section 28 or 29” insert <quotedText>“, or a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-2">2</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-c">(c)</ref> after “section 30<ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-30-3">(3)</ref>” insert <quotedText>“, or written advice to a Northern Ireland department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-3">(3)</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-d">(d)</ref> after “information notice” insert <quotedText>“or a Northern Ireland information notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-e">(e)</ref> after “decision notice” insert <quotedText>“or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-g">(g)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ga)</num><content><p>deciding whether to make a review application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref> of Schedule 3) or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> of that Schedule or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13">13</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12">12</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “must” insert <quotedText>“, between them,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the Secretary of State considers” substitute <quotedText>“they consider”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, or the Northern Ireland Department,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the second place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, or that department,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-a">13(2)(a)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14">14</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-3">(3)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-4">(4)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-6">(6)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-17">17</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-23">23</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Meaning of “the Northern Ireland Department”</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-the-northern-ireland-department">the Northern Ireland Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 (improving the natural environment: Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b">3(4)(b)</ref> after “under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>” insert <quotedText>“and reports made by the OEP under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b">4(4)(b)</ref> after “under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>” insert <quotedText>“and reports made by the OEP under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-11-1">11(1)</ref>, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 50</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Producer responsibility obligations</heading><part eId="schedule-4-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27540"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for imposing producer responsibility obligations on specified persons in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preventing a product or material becoming waste, or reducing the amount of a product or material that becomes waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustaining a minimum level of, or promoting or securing an increase in, the re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-producer-responsibility-obligations" eId="term-producer-responsibility-obligations">producer responsibility obligations</term>” means steps required to be taken, in respect of products or materials, for a purpose in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27588"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to whom producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the products or materials in relation to which producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the obligations imposed by the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about targets to be achieved in relation to the proportion of products or materials (by weight, volume or otherwise) to be re-used, redistributed, recovered or recycled (either generally or in a specified way).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about circumstances in which a producer responsibility obligation is to be treated as met (in whole or in part) by payment of a sum of money, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the manner in which and persons by whom the amount of such sums is to be determined, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the persons to whom such sums are to be paid.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27648"><heading>Registration of persons subject to producer responsibility obligations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring the registration of persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of requirements in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27702"><heading>Compliance schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision authorising or requiring persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation to become members of a compliance scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the approval, or withdrawal of approval, of compliance schemes by the relevant national authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the establishment, maintenance or management of a compliance scheme by a person appointed by the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-compliance-scheme" eId="term-compliance-scheme">compliance scheme</term>” means a scheme under which producer responsibility obligations of members of the scheme are discharged by the scheme operator on their behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27747"><heading>Registration of compliance schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the registration of compliance schemes, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requirements and criteria to be met before a compliance scheme may be registered,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of conditions in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appeals against the refusal of registration, the imposition of conditions in connection with registration, or the cancellation of registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure on the appeals.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the position of persons and compliance schemes pending determination or withdrawal of an appeal, including provision about cases in which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a compliance scheme is, or is not, to be treated as registered, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person is, or is not, to be treated as a member of a registered compliance scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27837"><heading>Power to direct compliance scheme operators</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action proposed to be taken by the operator of a compliance scheme would be incompatible with an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator not to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action which the operator of a compliance scheme has power to take is required for the purpose of implementing an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A direction under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>on the application of the relevant national authority, is enforceable—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by injunction, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in Scotland, by interdict or by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27891"><heading>Certificates of compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about certificates of compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons who are not members of compliance schemes to provide certificates of compliance to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the approval of persons by an enforcement authority for the purposes of issuing certificates of compliance.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-certificate-of-compliance" eId="term-certificate-of-compliance">certificate of compliance</term>” means a certificate which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is issued by a person approved by an enforcement authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states that the person issuing the certificate is satisfied that the person to whom it relates is complying with their producer responsibility obligations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to give guidance to persons issuing certificates of compliance, including guidance as to matters which are, or are not, to be treated as evidence of compliance or non-compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” means a person on whom functions are conferred by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27963"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27990"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making the regulations would be likely to achieve one or more of the purposes in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making the regulations would produce environmental or economic benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>those benefits are significant as against the likely costs resulting from the imposition of the producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the burdens imposed on businesses by the regulations are the minimum necessary to secure those benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>those burdens are imposed on the persons most able to make a contribution to securing those benefits—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>having regard to the desirability of acting fairly between persons who manufacture, process, distribute or supply products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>taking account of the need to ensure that the proposed producer responsibility obligation is so framed as to be effective in achieving the purposes for which it is imposed.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Nothing in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i">(1)(e)(i)</ref> prevents regulations imposing a producer responsibility obligation on any class or description of person to the exclusion of any others.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations for the implementation of an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28071"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>The relevant national authority must exercise the power to make regulations under this Part in the way it considers best calculated to secure that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulations do not have the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations are likely to have that effect, the effect is no greater than is necessary for achieving the environmental or economic benefits mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">9(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28099"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operator" eId="term-operator">operator</term>”, in relation to a compliance scheme, includes any person responsible for establishing, maintaining or managing the scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“product” and “material” include a product or material at a time when it becomes, or has become, waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-recovery" eId="term-recovery">recovery</term>”, in relation to products or materials, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>composting them, or any other transformation of them by biological processes, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>obtaining energy from them by any means;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify, in relation to products or materials, activities, or the activities, which are to be treated for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule and the regulations as re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-4-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28163"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28183"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28228"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28242"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28274"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28334"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28421"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28452"><heading>Charges and costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28478"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-20-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27540"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for imposing producer responsibility obligations on specified persons in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preventing a product or material becoming waste, or reducing the amount of a product or material that becomes waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustaining a minimum level of, or promoting or securing an increase in, the re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-producer-responsibility-obligations" eId="term-producer-responsibility-obligations">producer responsibility obligations</term>” means steps required to be taken, in respect of products or materials, for a purpose in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27588"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to whom producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the products or materials in relation to which producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the obligations imposed by the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about targets to be achieved in relation to the proportion of products or materials (by weight, volume or otherwise) to be re-used, redistributed, recovered or recycled (either generally or in a specified way).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about circumstances in which a producer responsibility obligation is to be treated as met (in whole or in part) by payment of a sum of money, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the manner in which and persons by whom the amount of such sums is to be determined, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the persons to whom such sums are to be paid.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27648"><heading>Registration of persons subject to producer responsibility obligations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring the registration of persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of requirements in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27702"><heading>Compliance schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision authorising or requiring persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation to become members of a compliance scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the approval, or withdrawal of approval, of compliance schemes by the relevant national authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the establishment, maintenance or management of a compliance scheme by a person appointed by the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-compliance-scheme" eId="term-compliance-scheme">compliance scheme</term>” means a scheme under which producer responsibility obligations of members of the scheme are discharged by the scheme operator on their behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27747"><heading>Registration of compliance schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the registration of compliance schemes, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requirements and criteria to be met before a compliance scheme may be registered,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of conditions in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appeals against the refusal of registration, the imposition of conditions in connection with registration, or the cancellation of registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure on the appeals.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the position of persons and compliance schemes pending determination or withdrawal of an appeal, including provision about cases in which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a compliance scheme is, or is not, to be treated as registered, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person is, or is not, to be treated as a member of a registered compliance scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27837"><heading>Power to direct compliance scheme operators</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action proposed to be taken by the operator of a compliance scheme would be incompatible with an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator not to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action which the operator of a compliance scheme has power to take is required for the purpose of implementing an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A direction under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>on the application of the relevant national authority, is enforceable—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by injunction, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in Scotland, by interdict or by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27891"><heading>Certificates of compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about certificates of compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons who are not members of compliance schemes to provide certificates of compliance to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the approval of persons by an enforcement authority for the purposes of issuing certificates of compliance.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-certificate-of-compliance" eId="term-certificate-of-compliance">certificate of compliance</term>” means a certificate which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is issued by a person approved by an enforcement authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states that the person issuing the certificate is satisfied that the person to whom it relates is complying with their producer responsibility obligations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to give guidance to persons issuing certificates of compliance, including guidance as to matters which are, or are not, to be treated as evidence of compliance or non-compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” means a person on whom functions are conferred by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27963"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27990"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making the regulations would be likely to achieve one or more of the purposes in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making the regulations would produce environmental or economic benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>those benefits are significant as against the likely costs resulting from the imposition of the producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the burdens imposed on businesses by the regulations are the minimum necessary to secure those benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>those burdens are imposed on the persons most able to make a contribution to securing those benefits—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>having regard to the desirability of acting fairly between persons who manufacture, process, distribute or supply products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>taking account of the need to ensure that the proposed producer responsibility obligation is so framed as to be effective in achieving the purposes for which it is imposed.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Nothing in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i">(1)(e)(i)</ref> prevents regulations imposing a producer responsibility obligation on any class or description of person to the exclusion of any others.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations for the implementation of an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28071"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>The relevant national authority must exercise the power to make regulations under this Part in the way it considers best calculated to secure that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulations do not have the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations are likely to have that effect, the effect is no greater than is necessary for achieving the environmental or economic benefits mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">9(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28099"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operator" eId="term-operator">operator</term>”, in relation to a compliance scheme, includes any person responsible for establishing, maintaining or managing the scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“product” and “material” include a product or material at a time when it becomes, or has become, waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-recovery" eId="term-recovery">recovery</term>”, in relation to products or materials, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>composting them, or any other transformation of them by biological processes, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>obtaining energy from them by any means;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify, in relation to products or materials, activities, or the activities, which are to be treated for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule and the regulations as re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27540"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for imposing producer responsibility obligations on specified persons in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preventing a product or material becoming waste, or reducing the amount of a product or material that becomes waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustaining a minimum level of, or promoting or securing an increase in, the re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-producer-responsibility-obligations" eId="term-producer-responsibility-obligations">producer responsibility obligations</term>” means steps required to be taken, in respect of products or materials, for a purpose in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27588"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to whom producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the products or materials in relation to which producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the obligations imposed by the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about targets to be achieved in relation to the proportion of products or materials (by weight, volume or otherwise) to be re-used, redistributed, recovered or recycled (either generally or in a specified way).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about circumstances in which a producer responsibility obligation is to be treated as met (in whole or in part) by payment of a sum of money, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the manner in which and persons by whom the amount of such sums is to be determined, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the persons to whom such sums are to be paid.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27648"><heading>Registration of persons subject to producer responsibility obligations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring the registration of persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of requirements in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27702"><heading>Compliance schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision authorising or requiring persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation to become members of a compliance scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the approval, or withdrawal of approval, of compliance schemes by the relevant national authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the establishment, maintenance or management of a compliance scheme by a person appointed by the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-compliance-scheme" eId="term-compliance-scheme">compliance scheme</term>” means a scheme under which producer responsibility obligations of members of the scheme are discharged by the scheme operator on their behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27747"><heading>Registration of compliance schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the registration of compliance schemes, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requirements and criteria to be met before a compliance scheme may be registered,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of conditions in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appeals against the refusal of registration, the imposition of conditions in connection with registration, or the cancellation of registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure on the appeals.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the position of persons and compliance schemes pending determination or withdrawal of an appeal, including provision about cases in which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a compliance scheme is, or is not, to be treated as registered, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person is, or is not, to be treated as a member of a registered compliance scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27837"><heading>Power to direct compliance scheme operators</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action proposed to be taken by the operator of a compliance scheme would be incompatible with an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator not to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action which the operator of a compliance scheme has power to take is required for the purpose of implementing an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A direction under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>on the application of the relevant national authority, is enforceable—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by injunction, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in Scotland, by interdict or by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27891"><heading>Certificates of compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about certificates of compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons who are not members of compliance schemes to provide certificates of compliance to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the approval of persons by an enforcement authority for the purposes of issuing certificates of compliance.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-certificate-of-compliance" eId="term-certificate-of-compliance">certificate of compliance</term>” means a certificate which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is issued by a person approved by an enforcement authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states that the person issuing the certificate is satisfied that the person to whom it relates is complying with their producer responsibility obligations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to give guidance to persons issuing certificates of compliance, including guidance as to matters which are, or are not, to be treated as evidence of compliance or non-compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” means a person on whom functions are conferred by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27963"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27990"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making the regulations would be likely to achieve one or more of the purposes in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making the regulations would produce environmental or economic benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>those benefits are significant as against the likely costs resulting from the imposition of the producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the burdens imposed on businesses by the regulations are the minimum necessary to secure those benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>those burdens are imposed on the persons most able to make a contribution to securing those benefits—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>having regard to the desirability of acting fairly between persons who manufacture, process, distribute or supply products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>taking account of the need to ensure that the proposed producer responsibility obligation is so framed as to be effective in achieving the purposes for which it is imposed.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Nothing in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i">(1)(e)(i)</ref> prevents regulations imposing a producer responsibility obligation on any class or description of person to the exclusion of any others.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations for the implementation of an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28071"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>The relevant national authority must exercise the power to make regulations under this Part in the way it considers best calculated to secure that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulations do not have the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations are likely to have that effect, the effect is no greater than is necessary for achieving the environmental or economic benefits mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">9(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28099"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operator" eId="term-operator">operator</term>”, in relation to a compliance scheme, includes any person responsible for establishing, maintaining or managing the scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“product” and “material” include a product or material at a time when it becomes, or has become, waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-recovery" eId="term-recovery">recovery</term>”, in relation to products or materials, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>composting them, or any other transformation of them by biological processes, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>obtaining energy from them by any means;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify, in relation to products or materials, activities, or the activities, which are to be treated for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule and the regulations as re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28163"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28183"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28228"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28242"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28274"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28334"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28421"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28452"><heading>Charges and costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28478"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-20-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28163"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28183"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28228"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28242"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28274"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28334"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28421"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28452"><heading>Charges and costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28478"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-20-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 51</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Producer responsibility for disposal costs</heading><part eId="schedule-5-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28519"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision requiring the payment of sums by specified persons, in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of securing that those involved in manufacturing, processing, distributing or supplying products or materials meet, or contribute to, the disposal costs of the products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28540"><heading>“Disposal costs” and “disposal”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal costs” of products or materials means such costs incurred in connection with the disposal of the products or materials as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal” of products or materials includes their re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Disposal costs may include the costs of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>collecting and transporting products or materials for disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sorting and treating products or materials,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>other steps preparatory to disposal of products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>providing public information about the disposal of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>They may include costs incurred in relation to products or materials that have been disposed of unlawfully.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the disposal costs of products or materials are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28603"><heading>Calculation of sums payable</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the sums payable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums payable under the regulations to vary according to the design or composition of the products or materials to which the regulations relate, the methods by which they were produced or any other factor.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28624"><heading>Administration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may appoint, or make provision for the appointment of, a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>More than one person may be appointed as an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator (including functions involving the exercise of discretion).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an administrator include a person appointed by an administrator or exercising functions on an administrator’s behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28657"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons required to pay sums under the regulations to register with an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>administrators to register with an enforcement authority appointed by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require persons required to register to pay, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by or in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28720"><heading>Payment of sums</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the sums payable under the regulations to be payable to an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums paid to the administrator are to be held by the administrator.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28741"><heading>Distribution of sums paid</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be distributed by the administrator, in accordance with the regulations, among persons who have incurred disposal costs in relation to products or materials to which the regulations relate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to be paid to another administrator to be so distributed by that administrator.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28764"><heading>Repayment of sums paid</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator to be repayable, in whole or in part, to the persons by whom they were payable (“liable persons”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums repayable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums repayable under the regulations to vary according to the extent to which, or manner in which, liable persons dispose of products or materials to which the regulations relate, or meet or contribute to their disposal costs.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28791"><heading>Charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring the payment of charges to administrators, as a means of recovering costs incurred by administrators in performing functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28803"><heading>Consultation requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-5-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28832"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28849"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28891"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28902"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority or (where the person is not an administrator) an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28931"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28988"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29090"><heading>Charges and costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29113"><heading>Consultation requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-18-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28519"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision requiring the payment of sums by specified persons, in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of securing that those involved in manufacturing, processing, distributing or supplying products or materials meet, or contribute to, the disposal costs of the products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28540"><heading>“Disposal costs” and “disposal”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal costs” of products or materials means such costs incurred in connection with the disposal of the products or materials as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal” of products or materials includes their re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Disposal costs may include the costs of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>collecting and transporting products or materials for disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sorting and treating products or materials,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>other steps preparatory to disposal of products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>providing public information about the disposal of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>They may include costs incurred in relation to products or materials that have been disposed of unlawfully.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the disposal costs of products or materials are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28603"><heading>Calculation of sums payable</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the sums payable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums payable under the regulations to vary according to the design or composition of the products or materials to which the regulations relate, the methods by which they were produced or any other factor.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28624"><heading>Administration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may appoint, or make provision for the appointment of, a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>More than one person may be appointed as an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator (including functions involving the exercise of discretion).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an administrator include a person appointed by an administrator or exercising functions on an administrator’s behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28657"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons required to pay sums under the regulations to register with an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>administrators to register with an enforcement authority appointed by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require persons required to register to pay, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by or in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28720"><heading>Payment of sums</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the sums payable under the regulations to be payable to an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums paid to the administrator are to be held by the administrator.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28741"><heading>Distribution of sums paid</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be distributed by the administrator, in accordance with the regulations, among persons who have incurred disposal costs in relation to products or materials to which the regulations relate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to be paid to another administrator to be so distributed by that administrator.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28764"><heading>Repayment of sums paid</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator to be repayable, in whole or in part, to the persons by whom they were payable (“liable persons”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums repayable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums repayable under the regulations to vary according to the extent to which, or manner in which, liable persons dispose of products or materials to which the regulations relate, or meet or contribute to their disposal costs.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28791"><heading>Charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring the payment of charges to administrators, as a means of recovering costs incurred by administrators in performing functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28803"><heading>Consultation requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28519"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision requiring the payment of sums by specified persons, in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of securing that those involved in manufacturing, processing, distributing or supplying products or materials meet, or contribute to, the disposal costs of the products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28540"><heading>“Disposal costs” and “disposal”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal costs” of products or materials means such costs incurred in connection with the disposal of the products or materials as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal” of products or materials includes their re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Disposal costs may include the costs of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>collecting and transporting products or materials for disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sorting and treating products or materials,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>other steps preparatory to disposal of products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>providing public information about the disposal of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>They may include costs incurred in relation to products or materials that have been disposed of unlawfully.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the disposal costs of products or materials are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28603"><heading>Calculation of sums payable</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the sums payable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums payable under the regulations to vary according to the design or composition of the products or materials to which the regulations relate, the methods by which they were produced or any other factor.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28624"><heading>Administration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may appoint, or make provision for the appointment of, a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>More than one person may be appointed as an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator (including functions involving the exercise of discretion).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an administrator include a person appointed by an administrator or exercising functions on an administrator’s behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28657"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons required to pay sums under the regulations to register with an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>administrators to register with an enforcement authority appointed by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require persons required to register to pay, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by or in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28720"><heading>Payment of sums</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the sums payable under the regulations to be payable to an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums paid to the administrator are to be held by the administrator.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28741"><heading>Distribution of sums paid</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be distributed by the administrator, in accordance with the regulations, among persons who have incurred disposal costs in relation to products or materials to which the regulations relate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to be paid to another administrator to be so distributed by that administrator.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28764"><heading>Repayment of sums paid</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator to be repayable, in whole or in part, to the persons by whom they were payable (“liable persons”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums repayable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums repayable under the regulations to vary according to the extent to which, or manner in which, liable persons dispose of products or materials to which the regulations relate, or meet or contribute to their disposal costs.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28791"><heading>Charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring the payment of charges to administrators, as a means of recovering costs incurred by administrators in performing functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28803"><heading>Consultation requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28832"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28849"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28891"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28902"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority or (where the person is not an administrator) an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28931"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28988"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29090"><heading>Charges and costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29113"><heading>Consultation requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-18-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28832"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28849"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28891"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28902"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority or (where the person is not an administrator) an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28931"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28988"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29090"><heading>Charges and costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29113"><heading>Consultation requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-18-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 52</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Resource efficiency information</heading><part eId="schedule-6-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29151"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified persons, in specified circumstances, to provide specified information about the resource efficiency of specified products.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00060" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00061" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00062" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29208"><heading>Meaning of “information about resource efficiency”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Information about resource efficiency, in relation to a product, means information which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the expected life of the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29313"><heading>Persons on whom requirements may be imposed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements to provide information in relation to a product on a person only if the person is a person connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29324"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how information about a product is to be provided (for example, by affixing a label to the product);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conferring on specified persons the function of determining whether specified products or materials have specified properties or characteristics (for example, whether they can be recycled) and publishing the results of such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying a scheme for classifying products by reference to matters about which resource efficiency information must be provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring information provided about a product to be determined according to specified criteria (for example, according to results published by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-b">(b)</ref> or classification schemes under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-c">(c)</ref>).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29365"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult any persons the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the extent to which the proposed regulations are likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the environmental, social, economic or other costs of complying with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29428"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-6-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29466"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29483"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29525"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29536"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29565"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29622"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29724"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29747"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29151"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified persons, in specified circumstances, to provide specified information about the resource efficiency of specified products.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00060" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00061" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00062" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29208"><heading>Meaning of “information about resource efficiency”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Information about resource efficiency, in relation to a product, means information which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the expected life of the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29313"><heading>Persons on whom requirements may be imposed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements to provide information in relation to a product on a person only if the person is a person connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29324"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how information about a product is to be provided (for example, by affixing a label to the product);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conferring on specified persons the function of determining whether specified products or materials have specified properties or characteristics (for example, whether they can be recycled) and publishing the results of such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying a scheme for classifying products by reference to matters about which resource efficiency information must be provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring information provided about a product to be determined according to specified criteria (for example, according to results published by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-b">(b)</ref> or classification schemes under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-c">(c)</ref>).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29365"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult any persons the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the extent to which the proposed regulations are likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the environmental, social, economic or other costs of complying with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29428"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29151"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified persons, in specified circumstances, to provide specified information about the resource efficiency of specified products.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00060" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00061" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00062" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29208"><heading>Meaning of “information about resource efficiency”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Information about resource efficiency, in relation to a product, means information which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the expected life of the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29313"><heading>Persons on whom requirements may be imposed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements to provide information in relation to a product on a person only if the person is a person connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29324"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how information about a product is to be provided (for example, by affixing a label to the product);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conferring on specified persons the function of determining whether specified products or materials have specified properties or characteristics (for example, whether they can be recycled) and publishing the results of such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying a scheme for classifying products by reference to matters about which resource efficiency information must be provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring information provided about a product to be determined according to specified criteria (for example, according to results published by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-b">(b)</ref> or classification schemes under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-c">(c)</ref>).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29365"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult any persons the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the extent to which the proposed regulations are likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the environmental, social, economic or other costs of complying with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29428"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29466"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29483"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29525"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29536"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29565"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29622"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29724"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29747"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29466"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29483"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29525"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29536"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29565"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29622"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29724"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29747"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>SCHEDULE 7<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 53</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Resource efficiency requirements</heading><part eId="schedule-7-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29785"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified products, in specified circumstances, to meet specified resource efficiency requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an energy-related product, within the meaning of the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (<ref eId="c00063" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/2617">S.I. 2010/2617</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00064" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00065" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00066" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29851"><heading>Meaning of “resource efficiency requirements”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-resource-efficiency-requirements" eId="term-resource-efficiency-requirements">Resource efficiency requirements</term>”, in relation to a product, means requirements which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Resource efficiency requirements may be specified by reference to standards prepared by a specified person.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29959"><heading>Persons on whom requirements may be imposed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose resource efficiency requirements on a person only if the person is connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29970"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prohibiting a product being distributed, sold or supplied unless it meets resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of a product to provide information to other such persons.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how and by whom a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be determined;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about how a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be evidenced (for example, by affixing a label or applying a marking to a product).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30021"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult such persons as the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>where sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-4">(4)</ref> applies, publish for the purposes of the consultation—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the authority’s assessment of the matters it must be satisfied of, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a draft of the regulations.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out, and assessments and draft regulations published, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule in relation to a new product, the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the product has a significant impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proposed regulations would be likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the benefit of that would be significant as against the likely environmental, social, economic or other costs of the proposed regulations, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reduction in the product’s impact on the natural environment could not be achieved as effectively without making the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify additional resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify additional persons who must meet resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the relevant national authority must be satisfied of the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d">(d)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-new-product" eId="term-new-product">new product</term>” means a product in relation to which there are no existing regulations made by the relevant national authority under this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consider whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30146"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-7-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30184"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30201"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30243"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30254"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30283"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30340"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30442"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30465"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29785"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified products, in specified circumstances, to meet specified resource efficiency requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an energy-related product, within the meaning of the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (<ref eId="c00063" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/2617">S.I. 2010/2617</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00064" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00065" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00066" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29851"><heading>Meaning of “resource efficiency requirements”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-resource-efficiency-requirements" eId="term-resource-efficiency-requirements">Resource efficiency requirements</term>”, in relation to a product, means requirements which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Resource efficiency requirements may be specified by reference to standards prepared by a specified person.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29959"><heading>Persons on whom requirements may be imposed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose resource efficiency requirements on a person only if the person is connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29970"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prohibiting a product being distributed, sold or supplied unless it meets resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of a product to provide information to other such persons.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how and by whom a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be determined;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about how a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be evidenced (for example, by affixing a label or applying a marking to a product).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30021"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult such persons as the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>where sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-4">(4)</ref> applies, publish for the purposes of the consultation—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the authority’s assessment of the matters it must be satisfied of, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a draft of the regulations.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out, and assessments and draft regulations published, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule in relation to a new product, the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the product has a significant impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proposed regulations would be likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the benefit of that would be significant as against the likely environmental, social, economic or other costs of the proposed regulations, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reduction in the product’s impact on the natural environment could not be achieved as effectively without making the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify additional resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify additional persons who must meet resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the relevant national authority must be satisfied of the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d">(d)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-new-product" eId="term-new-product">new product</term>” means a product in relation to which there are no existing regulations made by the relevant national authority under this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consider whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30146"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29785"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified products, in specified circumstances, to meet specified resource efficiency requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an energy-related product, within the meaning of the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (<ref eId="c00063" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/2617">S.I. 2010/2617</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00064" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00065" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00066" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29851"><heading>Meaning of “resource efficiency requirements”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-resource-efficiency-requirements" eId="term-resource-efficiency-requirements">Resource efficiency requirements</term>”, in relation to a product, means requirements which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Resource efficiency requirements may be specified by reference to standards prepared by a specified person.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29959"><heading>Persons on whom requirements may be imposed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose resource efficiency requirements on a person only if the person is connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29970"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prohibiting a product being distributed, sold or supplied unless it meets resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of a product to provide information to other such persons.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how and by whom a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be determined;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about how a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be evidenced (for example, by affixing a label or applying a marking to a product).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30021"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult such persons as the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>where sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-4">(4)</ref> applies, publish for the purposes of the consultation—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the authority’s assessment of the matters it must be satisfied of, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a draft of the regulations.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out, and assessments and draft regulations published, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule in relation to a new product, the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the product has a significant impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proposed regulations would be likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the benefit of that would be significant as against the likely environmental, social, economic or other costs of the proposed regulations, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reduction in the product’s impact on the natural environment could not be achieved as effectively without making the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify additional resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify additional persons who must meet resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the relevant national authority must be satisfied of the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d">(d)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-new-product" eId="term-new-product">new product</term>” means a product in relation to which there are no existing regulations made by the relevant national authority under this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consider whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30146"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30184"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30201"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30243"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30254"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30283"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30340"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30442"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30465"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30184"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30201"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30243"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30254"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30283"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30340"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30442"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30465"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-8"><num>SCHEDULE 8<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 54</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Deposit schemes</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30498"><heading>Power to establish deposit schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations establish deposit schemes for any of the following purposes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sustaining, promoting or securing an increase in the recycling or reuse of materials;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the incidence of littering or fly-tipping.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme is a scheme under which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person supplied with a deposit item by a scheme supplier pays the supplier an amount (a “deposit”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who provides a deposit item to a scheme collector is entitled to be paid an amount (a “refund”) in respect of that item by the collector.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “deposit item” is a specified item that is supplied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by way of sale, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in connection with the supply of goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may make provision about the circumstances in which a deposit or refund is to be paid in respect of a deposit item.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person may be specified—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as a scheme supplier if the person is a supplier or producer of deposit items;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a scheme collector if the person is a supplier or producer of deposit items or is a scheme administrator (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4">4</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may provide that the amount of the deposit or refund in respect of a deposit item is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an amount specified,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amount determined and published by the relevant national authority in accordance with the scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an amount determined by a scheme administrator in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30621"><heading>Scheme suppliers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme supplier in connection with the scheme, including requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to take steps to ensure deposits are paid in respect of deposit items in accordance with the scheme (which may include a requirement to include the amount of the deposit in the sale price of the item, or in the price of goods or services the item was supplied in connection with);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the marking of deposit items to identify them as such;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>as to the retention of deposits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to pay amounts received as deposits to other scheme suppliers, scheme collectors or to a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>to provide those records or other information in connection with the scheme to a scheme administrator.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may impose different requirements on different scheme suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30693"><heading>Scheme collectors</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme collector in connection with the scheme, including requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides a deposit item a refund in accordance with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides a deposit item under another deposit scheme an amount determined in accordance with the scheme (and the scheme may provide for that amount to be determined by reference to the other deposit scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides articles or packaging that are the subject of a Scottish deposit and return scheme an amount determined in accordance with the scheme (and the scheme may provide for that amount to be determined by reference to the Scottish deposit and return scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to recycle, re-use, or arrange or facilitate the recycling or re-use of any item provided to them in accordance with the scheme (which may include articles or packaging that are the subject of a Scottish deposit and return scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to otherwise dispose of such items in accordance with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>where a scheme collector receives any payment in connection with the recycling or disposal of such an item, to retain that amount or to pay it, or a part of it, to a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>as to the retention of any amounts received from scheme suppliers, other scheme collectors or a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>to pay such amounts received to scheme suppliers, other scheme collectors or a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>to provide those records or other information in connection with the scheme to a scheme administrator.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may impose different requirements on different scheme collectors.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30790"><heading>Deposit scheme administrators</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may be appointed as a scheme administrator of a deposit scheme by, or in accordance with, that scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may confer functions (including functions involving the exercise of discretion) on a scheme administrator, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any requirement that could be imposed on a scheme collector by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3">3</ref><ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-e">(e)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>functions relating to the registration of scheme suppliers and scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a power to charge fees for registration (the amounts of which may be such as to recover the costs referred to in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-d">(d)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-e">(e)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a power to use such fees to meet the costs of exercising its functions under, or in connection with, the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>requirements to pay such fees to persons exercising functions conferred by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5">5</ref> for the purpose of meeting the costs of the exercise of those functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a power to give general or specific directions to scheme suppliers and scheme collectors as to the matters mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to scheme collectors to reimburse them in respect of the payment of refunds or payments made by virtue of a requirement under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a">3(1)(a)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-b">(b)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-c">(c)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to another scheme administrator of the deposit scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to a scheme administrator of another deposit scheme in connection with the operation of the scheme, or the operation of the other scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to a Scottish deposit administrator in connection with the operation of the scheme, or the operation of the Scottish deposit and return scheme in relation to which the Scottish deposit administrator is exercising functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>requirements to retain amounts received by it under or by virtue of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>a power to use such amounts, or to pay such amounts to another person, for purposes connected with the scheme, or other deposit schemes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>a power to use such amounts for purposes connected with the protection of the environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>requirements to pay such amounts to the relevant national authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>functions relating to securing compliance by scheme suppliers and scheme collectors with their obligations under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>requirements in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>requirements to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>requirements to provide any such records or other information in connection with the scheme to the relevant national authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-s"><num>(s)</num><content><p>requirements as to the exercise of the administrator’s functions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where there is more than one scheme administrator, a deposit scheme may confer different functions on different scheme administrators.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may confer a power on the relevant national authority to give directions to a scheme administrator of the scheme as to the exercise of the administrator’s functions under the scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30979"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about the enforcement of requirements under deposit schemes.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions (including functions involving the exercise of discretion) in connection with the enforcement of requirements under deposit schemes on specified persons (which may include scheme administrators);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for such functions of such a person to be exercised on the person’s behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring scheme suppliers, scheme collectors or scheme administrators to provide records and other information relating to deposit schemes to specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of failures to comply with relevant requirements, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person having functions in connection with the enforcement of relevant requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with civil sanctions, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person having functions in connection with the enforcement of relevant requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing them is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-requirement" eId="term-relevant-requirement">relevant requirement</term>” means any requirement imposed by or under a deposit scheme or regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31108"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit" eId="term-deposit">deposit</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-a">1(2)(a)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit-item" eId="term-deposit-item">deposit item</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-3">1(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit-scheme" eId="term-deposit-scheme">deposit scheme</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-refund" eId="term-refund">refund</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-b">1(2)(b)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scheme-administrator" eId="term-scheme-administrator">scheme administrator</term>”, in relation to a deposit scheme, means a person appointed as a scheme administrator of the scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“scheme supplier” or “<term refersTo="#term-scheme-collector" eId="term-scheme-collector">scheme collector</term>” means a person specified as such (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-deposit-administrator" eId="term-scottish-deposit-administrator">Scottish deposit administrator</term>” means a person exercising the functions of a scheme administrator in relation to a Scottish deposit and return scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-deposit-and-return-scheme" eId="term-scottish-deposit-and-return-scheme">Scottish deposit and return scheme</term>” means a deposit and return scheme under section 84 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00067" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2009/12">2009 (asp 12)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30498"><heading>Power to establish deposit schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations establish deposit schemes for any of the following purposes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sustaining, promoting or securing an increase in the recycling or reuse of materials;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the incidence of littering or fly-tipping.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme is a scheme under which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person supplied with a deposit item by a scheme supplier pays the supplier an amount (a “deposit”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who provides a deposit item to a scheme collector is entitled to be paid an amount (a “refund”) in respect of that item by the collector.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “deposit item” is a specified item that is supplied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by way of sale, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in connection with the supply of goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may make provision about the circumstances in which a deposit or refund is to be paid in respect of a deposit item.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person may be specified—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as a scheme supplier if the person is a supplier or producer of deposit items;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a scheme collector if the person is a supplier or producer of deposit items or is a scheme administrator (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4">4</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may provide that the amount of the deposit or refund in respect of a deposit item is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an amount specified,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amount determined and published by the relevant national authority in accordance with the scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an amount determined by a scheme administrator in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30621"><heading>Scheme suppliers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme supplier in connection with the scheme, including requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to take steps to ensure deposits are paid in respect of deposit items in accordance with the scheme (which may include a requirement to include the amount of the deposit in the sale price of the item, or in the price of goods or services the item was supplied in connection with);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the marking of deposit items to identify them as such;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>as to the retention of deposits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to pay amounts received as deposits to other scheme suppliers, scheme collectors or to a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>to provide those records or other information in connection with the scheme to a scheme administrator.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may impose different requirements on different scheme suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30693"><heading>Scheme collectors</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme collector in connection with the scheme, including requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides a deposit item a refund in accordance with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides a deposit item under another deposit scheme an amount determined in accordance with the scheme (and the scheme may provide for that amount to be determined by reference to the other deposit scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides articles or packaging that are the subject of a Scottish deposit and return scheme an amount determined in accordance with the scheme (and the scheme may provide for that amount to be determined by reference to the Scottish deposit and return scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to recycle, re-use, or arrange or facilitate the recycling or re-use of any item provided to them in accordance with the scheme (which may include articles or packaging that are the subject of a Scottish deposit and return scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to otherwise dispose of such items in accordance with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>where a scheme collector receives any payment in connection with the recycling or disposal of such an item, to retain that amount or to pay it, or a part of it, to a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>as to the retention of any amounts received from scheme suppliers, other scheme collectors or a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>to pay such amounts received to scheme suppliers, other scheme collectors or a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>to provide those records or other information in connection with the scheme to a scheme administrator.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may impose different requirements on different scheme collectors.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30790"><heading>Deposit scheme administrators</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may be appointed as a scheme administrator of a deposit scheme by, or in accordance with, that scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may confer functions (including functions involving the exercise of discretion) on a scheme administrator, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any requirement that could be imposed on a scheme collector by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3">3</ref><ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-e">(e)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>functions relating to the registration of scheme suppliers and scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a power to charge fees for registration (the amounts of which may be such as to recover the costs referred to in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-d">(d)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-e">(e)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a power to use such fees to meet the costs of exercising its functions under, or in connection with, the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>requirements to pay such fees to persons exercising functions conferred by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5">5</ref> for the purpose of meeting the costs of the exercise of those functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a power to give general or specific directions to scheme suppliers and scheme collectors as to the matters mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to scheme collectors to reimburse them in respect of the payment of refunds or payments made by virtue of a requirement under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a">3(1)(a)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-b">(b)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-c">(c)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to another scheme administrator of the deposit scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to a scheme administrator of another deposit scheme in connection with the operation of the scheme, or the operation of the other scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to a Scottish deposit administrator in connection with the operation of the scheme, or the operation of the Scottish deposit and return scheme in relation to which the Scottish deposit administrator is exercising functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>requirements to retain amounts received by it under or by virtue of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>a power to use such amounts, or to pay such amounts to another person, for purposes connected with the scheme, or other deposit schemes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>a power to use such amounts for purposes connected with the protection of the environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>requirements to pay such amounts to the relevant national authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>functions relating to securing compliance by scheme suppliers and scheme collectors with their obligations under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>requirements in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>requirements to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>requirements to provide any such records or other information in connection with the scheme to the relevant national authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-s"><num>(s)</num><content><p>requirements as to the exercise of the administrator’s functions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where there is more than one scheme administrator, a deposit scheme may confer different functions on different scheme administrators.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may confer a power on the relevant national authority to give directions to a scheme administrator of the scheme as to the exercise of the administrator’s functions under the scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30979"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about the enforcement of requirements under deposit schemes.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions (including functions involving the exercise of discretion) in connection with the enforcement of requirements under deposit schemes on specified persons (which may include scheme administrators);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for such functions of such a person to be exercised on the person’s behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring scheme suppliers, scheme collectors or scheme administrators to provide records and other information relating to deposit schemes to specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of failures to comply with relevant requirements, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person having functions in connection with the enforcement of relevant requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with civil sanctions, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person having functions in connection with the enforcement of relevant requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing them is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-requirement" eId="term-relevant-requirement">relevant requirement</term>” means any requirement imposed by or under a deposit scheme or regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31108"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit" eId="term-deposit">deposit</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-a">1(2)(a)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit-item" eId="term-deposit-item">deposit item</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-3">1(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit-scheme" eId="term-deposit-scheme">deposit scheme</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-refund" eId="term-refund">refund</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-b">1(2)(b)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scheme-administrator" eId="term-scheme-administrator">scheme administrator</term>”, in relation to a deposit scheme, means a person appointed as a scheme administrator of the scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“scheme supplier” or “<term refersTo="#term-scheme-collector" eId="term-scheme-collector">scheme collector</term>” means a person specified as such (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-deposit-administrator" eId="term-scottish-deposit-administrator">Scottish deposit administrator</term>” means a person exercising the functions of a scheme administrator in relation to a Scottish deposit and return scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-deposit-and-return-scheme" eId="term-scottish-deposit-and-return-scheme">Scottish deposit and return scheme</term>” means a deposit and return scheme under section 84 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00067" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2009/12">2009 (asp 12)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-9"><num>SCHEDULE 9<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 55</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Charges for single use items</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31203"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about charging by sellers of goods or services for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers may specify only items which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are single use items, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are supplied in connection with goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may specify only items which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are single use items,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made wholly or partly of plastic, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>are supplied in connection with goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A “single use item” is a manufactured item which is likely to be used only once, or used only for a short period of time, before being disposed of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An item is supplied in connection with goods or services if it is supplied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the place the goods or services are sold or provided, for the purpose of enabling the goods to be taken away, used or consumed, or enabling the services to be received, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the purpose of enabling goods to be delivered.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In particular, a container or other packaging into which goods are placed at the point of sale is supplied in connection with goods.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31290"><heading>Requirement to charge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring sellers of goods or services to charge for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31301"><heading>Sellers of goods and services</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-seller" eId="term-seller">Seller</term>”, in relation to goods or services, has the meaning given by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may define that term by reference (in particular) to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person’s involvement in selling the goods or services,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person’s interest in goods or services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person’s interest in the place at or from which the goods or services are sold or provided,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>or any combination of those factors.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for the regulations to apply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to all sellers of goods or services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to sellers of goods or services identified by reference to factors specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The factors which may be specified in the regulations include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the place or places at or from which a seller supplies goods or services,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the type of goods or services that a seller supplies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the value of goods or services that a seller supplies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a seller’s turnover or any part of that turnover.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31393"><heading>Amount of charge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The regulations may specify the minimum amount that a seller must charge for an item specified in the regulations, or provide for that amount to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31404"><heading>Administration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may appoint a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>More than one person may be appointed as an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator (including functions involving the exercise of discretion).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an administrator include a person appointed by an administrator or exercising functions on an administrator’s behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31437"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to register with an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to pay to the administrator, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by or in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the amount of the fees to be such as to recover the costs incurred by the administrator in performing its functions under the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31488"><heading>Record-keeping and publication of records</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may require records to be kept relating to charges made for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require the records, or such other information as may be specified—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be published at such times and in such manner as may be specified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>to be supplied on request and in such manner as may be specified to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an administrator, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>members of the public.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may (in particular) require the publication or supply of records or information relating to any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount received by a seller by way of charges for items specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the seller’s gross or net proceeds of the charge;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the uses to which the net proceeds of the charge have been put.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gross-proceeds-of-the-charge" eId="term-gross-proceeds-of-the-charge">gross proceeds of the charge</term>” means the amount received by the seller by way of charges for items specified in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-net-proceeds-of-the-charge" eId="term-net-proceeds-of-the-charge">net proceeds of the charge</term>” means the seller’s gross proceeds of the charge reduced by such amount as may be specified.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31584"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator to enforce provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may (in particular) confer powers on an administrator to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the production of documents or the provision of information, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>question a seller or officers or employees of a seller.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-9-paragraph-8-2">(2)</ref> must contain provision for ensuring that the power in question is exercised by a person only where the person reasonably believes there has been a failure to comply with a requirement of regulations under this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31626"><heading>Civil sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of failures to comply with the regulations, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person on whom functions are conferred by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31203"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about charging by sellers of goods or services for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers may specify only items which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are single use items, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are supplied in connection with goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may specify only items which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are single use items,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made wholly or partly of plastic, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>are supplied in connection with goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A “single use item” is a manufactured item which is likely to be used only once, or used only for a short period of time, before being disposed of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An item is supplied in connection with goods or services if it is supplied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the place the goods or services are sold or provided, for the purpose of enabling the goods to be taken away, used or consumed, or enabling the services to be received, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the purpose of enabling goods to be delivered.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In particular, a container or other packaging into which goods are placed at the point of sale is supplied in connection with goods.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31290"><heading>Requirement to charge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring sellers of goods or services to charge for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31301"><heading>Sellers of goods and services</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-seller" eId="term-seller">Seller</term>”, in relation to goods or services, has the meaning given by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may define that term by reference (in particular) to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person’s involvement in selling the goods or services,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person’s interest in goods or services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person’s interest in the place at or from which the goods or services are sold or provided,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>or any combination of those factors.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for the regulations to apply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to all sellers of goods or services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to sellers of goods or services identified by reference to factors specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The factors which may be specified in the regulations include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the place or places at or from which a seller supplies goods or services,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the type of goods or services that a seller supplies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the value of goods or services that a seller supplies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a seller’s turnover or any part of that turnover.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31393"><heading>Amount of charge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The regulations may specify the minimum amount that a seller must charge for an item specified in the regulations, or provide for that amount to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31404"><heading>Administration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may appoint a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>More than one person may be appointed as an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator (including functions involving the exercise of discretion).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an administrator include a person appointed by an administrator or exercising functions on an administrator’s behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31437"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to register with an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to pay to the administrator, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by or in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the amount of the fees to be such as to recover the costs incurred by the administrator in performing its functions under the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31488"><heading>Record-keeping and publication of records</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may require records to be kept relating to charges made for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require the records, or such other information as may be specified—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be published at such times and in such manner as may be specified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>to be supplied on request and in such manner as may be specified to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an administrator, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>members of the public.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may (in particular) require the publication or supply of records or information relating to any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount received by a seller by way of charges for items specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the seller’s gross or net proceeds of the charge;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the uses to which the net proceeds of the charge have been put.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gross-proceeds-of-the-charge" eId="term-gross-proceeds-of-the-charge">gross proceeds of the charge</term>” means the amount received by the seller by way of charges for items specified in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-net-proceeds-of-the-charge" eId="term-net-proceeds-of-the-charge">net proceeds of the charge</term>” means the seller’s gross proceeds of the charge reduced by such amount as may be specified.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31584"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator to enforce provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may (in particular) confer powers on an administrator to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the production of documents or the provision of information, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>question a seller or officers or employees of a seller.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-9-paragraph-8-2">(2)</ref> must contain provision for ensuring that the power in question is exercised by a person only where the person reasonably believes there has been a failure to comply with a requirement of regulations under this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31626"><heading>Civil sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of failures to comply with the regulations, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person on whom functions are conferred by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-10"><num>SCHEDULE 10<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 66</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Enforcement powers</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31689"><heading>Powers to search and seize vehicles in connection with waste offences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In section 5(6) of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31717"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 34B(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31744"><heading>Powers of direction in relation to waste</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 57 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (power to give directions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) omit the words from “with a view” to the end.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31771"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The appropriate Minister may, by notice in writing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e31777"><num>(a)</num><content><p>direct a registered waste carrier to collect waste which is being kept on specified land and deliver it to a specified person on specified terms;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e31783"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>direct any person who—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d25e31789"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is keeping waste on any land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>owns or occupies land on which waste is being kept,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to facilitate collection of the waste by a specified registered waste carrier to whom a direction in respect of the waste is given under paragraph <ref href="#d25e31777">(a)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “of treating or disposing of” substitute <quotedText>“in relation to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31822"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e31783">(2A)(b)</ref> may require the person to whom it is given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified registered waste carrier the reasonable costs of collecting and delivering the waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified person to whom the waste is delivered (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) the reasonable costs incurred by P in relation to the waste (including any costs P is required by a direction under this section to pay to another person).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7) for the words from “, where” to the end substitute <quotedText>“pay any costs mentioned in subsection (4).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>The appropriate Minister may pay any costs mentioned in subsection (4A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), before the definition of “specified” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-minister">appropriate Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to waste being kept on land in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to waste being kept on land in Wales;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-waste-carrier">registered waste carrier</term>” means a person registered under the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 as a carrier of controlled waste;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31900"><heading>Powers of entry in relation to pollution control etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31910"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 108 (powers of enforcing authorities and their authorised officers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), after paragraph (k) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1" eId="d25e31930"><num>(ka)</num><intro><p>as regards any premises which an English or Welsh authorised person has power to enter by virtue of paragraph (a), for the purposes of an examination or investigation under paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to search the premises;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e31942"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to seize and remove documents or anything else found on the premises (other than an article or substance within paragraph (g));</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><intro><p>to require any information which is stored in electronic form and is accessible from the premises to be produced in a form in which it can be removed and—</p></intro><level class="para3"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in which it is visible and legible, or</p></content></level><level class="para3"><num>(b)</num><content><p>from which it can readily be produced in a visible and legible form;</p></content></level></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e31966"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>to operate any equipment found on the premises for the purposes of producing such information in such a form;</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (6), omit paragraph (a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31987"><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>An English or Welsh authorised person may not exercise the powers in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> without—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the consent of a person entitled to grant access to material on or accessible from the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority of a warrant by virtue of Schedule 18 to this Act.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>This is subject to subsections <ref href="#d25e32017">(7B)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e32041">(7C)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32017"><num>(7B)</num><intro><p>An English or Welsh authorised person may exercise a power in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31942">(ka)(ii)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e31966">(ka)(iv)</ref> in relation to a thing without consent or the authority of a warrant if the person has reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is evidence of a failure to comply with any provision of the pollution control enactments or flood risk activity enactments, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising the power is necessary to prevent it being concealed, lost, altered or destroyed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32041"><num>(7C)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e31987">(7A)</ref> does not require consent or the authority of a warrant for doing something within the powers in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> if, and so far as, it may be done without them in exercise of another power conferred by subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32053"><num>(7D)</num><intro><p>Where anything seized or removed from premises under subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> contains protected material, that material—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not be used for the purposes of an examination or investigation under subsection (4)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be returned to the premises from which it was removed, or to the person who had possession or control of it immediately before it was removed, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is identified as protected material.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7E)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e32053">(7D)</ref> does not prevent any part of a thing containing protected material which is not protected material being used for the purposes of an examination or investigation, retained or copied.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7F)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protected-material">Protected material</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>material subject to legal professional privilege,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32098"><num>(b)</num><content><p>excluded material within the meaning of section 11 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>journalistic material, within the meaning of section 13 of that Act, which is not excluded material.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (12) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(12A)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#d25e32053">(7D)</ref>, anything seized or removed under subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> may be retained for so long as is necessary in all the circumstances.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (15)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after the definition of “authorised person” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-document">document</term>” includes anything in which information of any description is recorded (by any means) and any part of such a thing;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the definition of “enforcing authority” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-or-welsh-authorised-person">English or Welsh authorised person</term>” means a person authorised under subsection (1) or (2) by the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales, a waste collection authority or a local enforcing authority in England or Wales;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “<term refersTo="#term-pollution-control-functions" eId="term-pollution-control-functions">pollution control functions</term>” in relation to a waste collection authority, in paragraph (a) after “46” insert <quotedText>“to 46D”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e32181"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 (supplemental provision about powers of entry) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 2—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A justice of the peace may by warrant authorise an English or Welsh authorised person, designated for the purpose by the person who authorised them, to exercise the powers in section 108(4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> in accordance with the warrant and, if need be, by force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e32216"><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The justice may do so only if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is material on or accessible from the premises in question which is likely to be of substantial value (by itself or together with other material) to an examination or investigation under section 108(4)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is impracticable to communicate with a person entitled to grant access to it, or access to it is unlikely to be granted unless a warrant is produced.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (3).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 3 after “shall” insert <quotedText>“, if so required,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31689"><heading>Powers to search and seize vehicles in connection with waste offences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In section 5(6) of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31717"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 34B(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31744"><heading>Powers of direction in relation to waste</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 57 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (power to give directions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) omit the words from “with a view” to the end.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31771"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The appropriate Minister may, by notice in writing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e31777"><num>(a)</num><content><p>direct a registered waste carrier to collect waste which is being kept on specified land and deliver it to a specified person on specified terms;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e31783"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>direct any person who—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d25e31789"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is keeping waste on any land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>owns or occupies land on which waste is being kept,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to facilitate collection of the waste by a specified registered waste carrier to whom a direction in respect of the waste is given under paragraph <ref href="#d25e31777">(a)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “of treating or disposing of” substitute <quotedText>“in relation to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31822"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e31783">(2A)(b)</ref> may require the person to whom it is given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified registered waste carrier the reasonable costs of collecting and delivering the waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified person to whom the waste is delivered (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) the reasonable costs incurred by P in relation to the waste (including any costs P is required by a direction under this section to pay to another person).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7) for the words from “, where” to the end substitute <quotedText>“pay any costs mentioned in subsection (4).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>The appropriate Minister may pay any costs mentioned in subsection (4A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), before the definition of “specified” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-minister">appropriate Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to waste being kept on land in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to waste being kept on land in Wales;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-waste-carrier">registered waste carrier</term>” means a person registered under the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 as a carrier of controlled waste;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31900"><heading>Powers of entry in relation to pollution control etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31910"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 108 (powers of enforcing authorities and their authorised officers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), after paragraph (k) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1" eId="d25e31930"><num>(ka)</num><intro><p>as regards any premises which an English or Welsh authorised person has power to enter by virtue of paragraph (a), for the purposes of an examination or investigation under paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to search the premises;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e31942"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to seize and remove documents or anything else found on the premises (other than an article or substance within paragraph (g));</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><intro><p>to require any information which is stored in electronic form and is accessible from the premises to be produced in a form in which it can be removed and—</p></intro><level class="para3"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in which it is visible and legible, or</p></content></level><level class="para3"><num>(b)</num><content><p>from which it can readily be produced in a visible and legible form;</p></content></level></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e31966"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>to operate any equipment found on the premises for the purposes of producing such information in such a form;</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (6), omit paragraph (a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31987"><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>An English or Welsh authorised person may not exercise the powers in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> without—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the consent of a person entitled to grant access to material on or accessible from the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority of a warrant by virtue of Schedule 18 to this Act.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>This is subject to subsections <ref href="#d25e32017">(7B)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e32041">(7C)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32017"><num>(7B)</num><intro><p>An English or Welsh authorised person may exercise a power in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31942">(ka)(ii)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e31966">(ka)(iv)</ref> in relation to a thing without consent or the authority of a warrant if the person has reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is evidence of a failure to comply with any provision of the pollution control enactments or flood risk activity enactments, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising the power is necessary to prevent it being concealed, lost, altered or destroyed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32041"><num>(7C)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e31987">(7A)</ref> does not require consent or the authority of a warrant for doing something within the powers in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> if, and so far as, it may be done without them in exercise of another power conferred by subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32053"><num>(7D)</num><intro><p>Where anything seized or removed from premises under subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> contains protected material, that material—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not be used for the purposes of an examination or investigation under subsection (4)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be returned to the premises from which it was removed, or to the person who had possession or control of it immediately before it was removed, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is identified as protected material.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7E)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e32053">(7D)</ref> does not prevent any part of a thing containing protected material which is not protected material being used for the purposes of an examination or investigation, retained or copied.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7F)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protected-material">Protected material</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>material subject to legal professional privilege,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32098"><num>(b)</num><content><p>excluded material within the meaning of section 11 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>journalistic material, within the meaning of section 13 of that Act, which is not excluded material.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (12) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(12A)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#d25e32053">(7D)</ref>, anything seized or removed under subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> may be retained for so long as is necessary in all the circumstances.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (15)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after the definition of “authorised person” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-document">document</term>” includes anything in which information of any description is recorded (by any means) and any part of such a thing;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the definition of “enforcing authority” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-or-welsh-authorised-person">English or Welsh authorised person</term>” means a person authorised under subsection (1) or (2) by the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales, a waste collection authority or a local enforcing authority in England or Wales;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “<term refersTo="#term-pollution-control-functions" eId="term-pollution-control-functions">pollution control functions</term>” in relation to a waste collection authority, in paragraph (a) after “46” insert <quotedText>“to 46D”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e32181"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 (supplemental provision about powers of entry) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 2—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A justice of the peace may by warrant authorise an English or Welsh authorised person, designated for the purpose by the person who authorised them, to exercise the powers in section 108(4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> in accordance with the warrant and, if need be, by force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e32216"><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The justice may do so only if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is material on or accessible from the premises in question which is likely to be of substantial value (by itself or together with other material) to an examination or investigation under section 108(4)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is impracticable to communicate with a person entitled to grant access to it, or access to it is unlikely to be granted unless a warrant is produced.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (3).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 3 after “shall” insert <quotedText>“, if so required,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-11"><num>SCHEDULE 11<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 72</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Local air quality management framework</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 80 (national air quality strategy) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e32294"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>The strategy must be reviewed, and if appropriate modified—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>within the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this subsection comes into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>within each period of 5 years beginning with the day on which the person carrying out the review completed their most recent review under this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>After that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>80A</num><heading>Duty to report on air quality in England</heading><intro><p>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, beginning with the financial year in which this section comes into force, the Secretary of State must lay a statement before Parliament that sets out—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State’s assessment of the progress made in meeting air quality objectives, and air quality standards, in relation to England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the steps the Secretary of State has taken in that year in support of the meeting of those objectives and standards.</p></content></level></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 81 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>81A</num><heading>Functions of relevant public authorities etc</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following persons must have regard to the strategy when exercising any function of a public nature that could affect the quality of air—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relevant public authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>local authorities in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>county councils for areas in England for which there are district councils.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32382"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” means a person designated in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e32394">(3)</ref> as a relevant public authority in relation to an area in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32394"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations designate a person as a relevant public authority in relation to an area in England if the person’s functions include functions of a public nature in relation to that area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32400"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e32394">(3)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person that is proposed to be designated, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e32400">(4)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsections <ref href="#d25e32382">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e32394">(3)</ref>, reference to England includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea which is adjacent to Wales for the purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea which is adjacent to Scotland for the purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act).</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 82 (local authority reviews) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “If” substitute <quotedText>“This subsection applies to a local authority where”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit the words from “, the local authority shall” to the end.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where subsection (3) applies to a local authority, it must identify any parts of its area in which it appears that air quality standards or objectives are not likely to be achieved within the relevant period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32500"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where subsection (3) applies to a local authority in England, it must also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify relevant sources of emissions that it considers are, or will be, responsible (in whole or in part) for any failure to achieve air quality standards or objectives in its area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32512"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a relevant source within the area of a neighbouring authority, identify that authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32518"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a relevant source within an area in relation to which a relevant public authority or the Agency has functions of a public nature, identify that person in relation to that source.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e32500">(5)</ref>, a source is “relevant” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within the area of the local authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is within the area of a neighbouring authority in England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it is within an area in relation to which a relevant public authority or the Agency has functions of a public nature and the local authority considers that the exercise of those functions is relevant to the source of the emissions.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 83 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>83A</num><heading>Duties of English local authorities in relation to designated areas</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to a local authority in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local authority must, for the purpose of securing that air quality standards and objectives are achieved in an air quality management area designated by that authority, prepare an action plan in relation to that area.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An action plan is a written plan that sets out how the local authority will exercise its functions in order to secure that air quality standards and objectives are achieved in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan must also set out how the local authority will exercise its functions to secure that air quality standards and objectives are maintained after they have been achieved in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>An action plan must set out particular measures the local authority will take to secure the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates, and must in relation to each measure specify a date by which it will be carried out.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A local authority may revise an action plan at any time, and must revise an action plan if it considers that there is a need for further or different measures to be taken to secure that air quality standards and objectives are achieved or maintained in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32603"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#d25e32615">(8)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e32642">(10)</ref> apply where a district council in an area for which there is a county council is preparing an action plan, or a revision of an action plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32615"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Where the county council disagrees with the contents of the proposed plan, or the proposed revision of a plan, a referral of the matter may be made to the Secretary of State by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the county council;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the district council preparing the plan or revision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32633"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, on a reference made under subsection <ref href="#d25e32615">(8)</ref>, confirm (with or without modifications) or reject the proposed action plan, or revision of an action plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32642"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a reference has been made under subsection <ref href="#d25e32615">(8)</ref>, the district council may not finally determine the proposed action plan or revision of an action plan, except in accordance with the decision of the Secretary of State on the reference or in pursuance of a direction made by the Secretary of State under section 85.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 84 (duties of local authorities in relation to designated areas) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “of” insert <quotedText>“Scottish and Welsh”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>Before subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to a local authority in Scotland or Wales.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (5).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>After section 85 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>85A</num><heading>Duty of air quality partners to co-operate</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part, an “air quality partner” of a local authority means a person identified by that authority in accordance with section 82<ref href="#d25e32512">(5)(b)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e32518">(c)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32719"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An air quality partner of a local authority must provide the authority with such assistance in connection with the carrying out of any of the authority’s functions under this Part as the authority requests.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An air quality partner may refuse a request under subsection <ref href="#d25e32719">(2)</ref> to the extent it considers the request unreasonable.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>85B</num><heading>Role of air quality partners in relation to action plans</heading><subsection eId="d25e32741"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a local authority in England intends to prepare an action plan it must notify each of its air quality partners that it intends to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32747"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where an air quality partner of a local authority has been given a notification under subsection <ref href="#d25e32741">(1)</ref> it must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the authority with proposals for particular measures the partner will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An air quality partner that provides proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e32765"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a local authority in England must set out any proposals provided to it by its air quality partners under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> (including the dates specified by those partners by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e32765">(3)(a)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32789"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may direct an air quality partner to make further proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> by a date specified in the direction where the Secretary of State considers the proposals made by the partner under that subsection are insufficient or otherwise inappropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e32789">(5)</ref> may make provision about the extent to which the further proposals are to supplement or replace any other proposals made under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> by the air quality partner.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>An air quality partner must comply with any direction given to it under this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 86 (functions of county councils for areas for which there are district councils) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“A county council for an area in England for which there are district councils may make recommendations to any of those district councils with respect to the carrying out of—”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e32850"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Where a district council of a district in England for which there is a county council intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the county council that it intends to do so.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsections (3) to (5) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a county council has been given a notification by a district council under subsection <ref href="#d25e32850">(2A)</ref> it must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the district council with proposals for particular measures the county council will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A county council that provides proposals under subsection (3) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a district council of a district in England for which there is a county council must set out any proposals provided to it by the county council under subsection (3) (including the dates specified by the county council by virtue of subsection (4)(a)).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), in paragraph (a), after “district council” insert <quotedText>“of a district in England for which there is a county council”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit the words from “above or” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “or statement”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or (4) above”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “or statement”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or (4) above”.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>For section 86A substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>86A</num><heading>Role of the Mayor of London in relation to action plans</heading><subsection eId="d25e32969"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a local authority in London intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the Mayor of London (referred to in this section as “<term refersTo="#term-the-mayor">the Mayor</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32978"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the Mayor has been given a notification under subsection <ref href="#d25e32969">(1)</ref> by a local authority in London the Mayor must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the authority with proposals for particular measures the Mayor will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the Mayor provides proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e32978">(2)</ref>, the Mayor must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e32996"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a local authority in London must set out any proposals provided to it by the Mayor under subsection <ref href="#d25e32978">(2)</ref> (including the dates specified by the Mayor by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e32996">(3)(a)</ref>).</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>86B</num><heading>Role of combined authorities in relation to action plans</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a local authority in the area of a combined authority intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the combined authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e33033"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a combined authority has been given a notification under subsection <ref href="#d25e32969">(1)</ref> by a local authority, the combined authority must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the local authority with proposals for particular measures the combined authority will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where a combined authority provides proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e33033">(2)</ref>, the combined authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e33051"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a local authority in the area of a combined authority must set out any proposals provided to it under subsection <ref href="#d25e33033">(2)</ref> (including the dates specified by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e33051">(3)(a)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-combined-authority">combined authority</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (see section 120 of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 87 (regulations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “authorities” insert <quotedText>“, relevant county councils, relevant public authorities or the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “otherwise)” insert <quotedText>“, relevant county councils, relevant public authorities, the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (l), after “authorities” insert <quotedText>“, relevant county councils, relevant public authorities or the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (m)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “local authority” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant county council, a relevant public authority or the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “the authority”, in both places it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, council or Agency”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-county-council">relevant county council</term>” means a county council for an area in England for which there are district councils.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 88, in subsection (3), after “district councils” insert <quotedText>“, relevant public authorities and the Agency”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>In section 91 (interpretation), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “action plan” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-action-plan">action plan</term>” is to be construed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, in accordance with section 83A;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, in accordance with section 84(2);</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-air-quality-partner">air quality partner</term>” has the meaning given by section 85A(1);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-neighbouring-authority">neighbouring authority</term>”, in relation to a local authority (“<term refersTo="#term-the-principal-authority">the principal authority</term>”), means another local authority whose area is contiguous with the area of the principal authority;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 81A<ref href="#d25e32382">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 11 (air quality: supplemental provisions), in paragraph 1(2), for paragraph (d) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>every neighbouring authority;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 80 (national air quality strategy) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e32294"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>The strategy must be reviewed, and if appropriate modified—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>within the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this subsection comes into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>within each period of 5 years beginning with the day on which the person carrying out the review completed their most recent review under this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>After that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>80A</num><heading>Duty to report on air quality in England</heading><intro><p>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, beginning with the financial year in which this section comes into force, the Secretary of State must lay a statement before Parliament that sets out—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State’s assessment of the progress made in meeting air quality objectives, and air quality standards, in relation to England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the steps the Secretary of State has taken in that year in support of the meeting of those objectives and standards.</p></content></level></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 81 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>81A</num><heading>Functions of relevant public authorities etc</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following persons must have regard to the strategy when exercising any function of a public nature that could affect the quality of air—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relevant public authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>local authorities in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>county councils for areas in England for which there are district councils.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32382"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” means a person designated in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e32394">(3)</ref> as a relevant public authority in relation to an area in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32394"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations designate a person as a relevant public authority in relation to an area in England if the person’s functions include functions of a public nature in relation to that area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32400"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e32394">(3)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person that is proposed to be designated, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e32400">(4)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsections <ref href="#d25e32382">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e32394">(3)</ref>, reference to England includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea which is adjacent to Wales for the purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea which is adjacent to Scotland for the purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act).</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 82 (local authority reviews) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “If” substitute <quotedText>“This subsection applies to a local authority where”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit the words from “, the local authority shall” to the end.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where subsection (3) applies to a local authority, it must identify any parts of its area in which it appears that air quality standards or objectives are not likely to be achieved within the relevant period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32500"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where subsection (3) applies to a local authority in England, it must also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify relevant sources of emissions that it considers are, or will be, responsible (in whole or in part) for any failure to achieve air quality standards or objectives in its area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32512"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a relevant source within the area of a neighbouring authority, identify that authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32518"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a relevant source within an area in relation to which a relevant public authority or the Agency has functions of a public nature, identify that person in relation to that source.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e32500">(5)</ref>, a source is “relevant” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within the area of the local authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is within the area of a neighbouring authority in England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it is within an area in relation to which a relevant public authority or the Agency has functions of a public nature and the local authority considers that the exercise of those functions is relevant to the source of the emissions.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 83 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>83A</num><heading>Duties of English local authorities in relation to designated areas</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to a local authority in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local authority must, for the purpose of securing that air quality standards and objectives are achieved in an air quality management area designated by that authority, prepare an action plan in relation to that area.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An action plan is a written plan that sets out how the local authority will exercise its functions in order to secure that air quality standards and objectives are achieved in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan must also set out how the local authority will exercise its functions to secure that air quality standards and objectives are maintained after they have been achieved in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>An action plan must set out particular measures the local authority will take to secure the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates, and must in relation to each measure specify a date by which it will be carried out.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A local authority may revise an action plan at any time, and must revise an action plan if it considers that there is a need for further or different measures to be taken to secure that air quality standards and objectives are achieved or maintained in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32603"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#d25e32615">(8)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e32642">(10)</ref> apply where a district council in an area for which there is a county council is preparing an action plan, or a revision of an action plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32615"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Where the county council disagrees with the contents of the proposed plan, or the proposed revision of a plan, a referral of the matter may be made to the Secretary of State by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the county council;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the district council preparing the plan or revision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32633"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, on a reference made under subsection <ref href="#d25e32615">(8)</ref>, confirm (with or without modifications) or reject the proposed action plan, or revision of an action plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32642"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a reference has been made under subsection <ref href="#d25e32615">(8)</ref>, the district council may not finally determine the proposed action plan or revision of an action plan, except in accordance with the decision of the Secretary of State on the reference or in pursuance of a direction made by the Secretary of State under section 85.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 84 (duties of local authorities in relation to designated areas) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “of” insert <quotedText>“Scottish and Welsh”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>Before subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to a local authority in Scotland or Wales.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (5).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>After section 85 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>85A</num><heading>Duty of air quality partners to co-operate</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part, an “air quality partner” of a local authority means a person identified by that authority in accordance with section 82<ref href="#d25e32512">(5)(b)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e32518">(c)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32719"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An air quality partner of a local authority must provide the authority with such assistance in connection with the carrying out of any of the authority’s functions under this Part as the authority requests.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An air quality partner may refuse a request under subsection <ref href="#d25e32719">(2)</ref> to the extent it considers the request unreasonable.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>85B</num><heading>Role of air quality partners in relation to action plans</heading><subsection eId="d25e32741"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a local authority in England intends to prepare an action plan it must notify each of its air quality partners that it intends to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32747"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where an air quality partner of a local authority has been given a notification under subsection <ref href="#d25e32741">(1)</ref> it must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the authority with proposals for particular measures the partner will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An air quality partner that provides proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e32765"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a local authority in England must set out any proposals provided to it by its air quality partners under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> (including the dates specified by those partners by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e32765">(3)(a)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32789"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may direct an air quality partner to make further proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> by a date specified in the direction where the Secretary of State considers the proposals made by the partner under that subsection are insufficient or otherwise inappropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e32789">(5)</ref> may make provision about the extent to which the further proposals are to supplement or replace any other proposals made under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> by the air quality partner.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>An air quality partner must comply with any direction given to it under this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 86 (functions of county councils for areas for which there are district councils) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“A county council for an area in England for which there are district councils may make recommendations to any of those district councils with respect to the carrying out of—”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e32850"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Where a district council of a district in England for which there is a county council intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the county council that it intends to do so.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsections (3) to (5) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a county council has been given a notification by a district council under subsection <ref href="#d25e32850">(2A)</ref> it must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the district council with proposals for particular measures the county council will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A county council that provides proposals under subsection (3) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a district council of a district in England for which there is a county council must set out any proposals provided to it by the county council under subsection (3) (including the dates specified by the county council by virtue of subsection (4)(a)).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), in paragraph (a), after “district council” insert <quotedText>“of a district in England for which there is a county council”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit the words from “above or” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “or statement”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or (4) above”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “or statement”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or (4) above”.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>For section 86A substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>86A</num><heading>Role of the Mayor of London in relation to action plans</heading><subsection eId="d25e32969"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a local authority in London intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the Mayor of London (referred to in this section as “<term refersTo="#term-the-mayor">the Mayor</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32978"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the Mayor has been given a notification under subsection <ref href="#d25e32969">(1)</ref> by a local authority in London the Mayor must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the authority with proposals for particular measures the Mayor will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the Mayor provides proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e32978">(2)</ref>, the Mayor must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e32996"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a local authority in London must set out any proposals provided to it by the Mayor under subsection <ref href="#d25e32978">(2)</ref> (including the dates specified by the Mayor by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e32996">(3)(a)</ref>).</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>86B</num><heading>Role of combined authorities in relation to action plans</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a local authority in the area of a combined authority intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the combined authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e33033"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a combined authority has been given a notification under subsection <ref href="#d25e32969">(1)</ref> by a local authority, the combined authority must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the local authority with proposals for particular measures the combined authority will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where a combined authority provides proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e33033">(2)</ref>, the combined authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e33051"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a local authority in the area of a combined authority must set out any proposals provided to it under subsection <ref href="#d25e33033">(2)</ref> (including the dates specified by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e33051">(3)(a)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-combined-authority">combined authority</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (see section 120 of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 87 (regulations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “authorities” insert <quotedText>“, relevant county councils, relevant public authorities or the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “otherwise)” insert <quotedText>“, relevant county councils, relevant public authorities, the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (l), after “authorities” insert <quotedText>“, relevant county councils, relevant public authorities or the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (m)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “local authority” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant county council, a relevant public authority or the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “the authority”, in both places it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, council or Agency”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-county-council">relevant county council</term>” means a county council for an area in England for which there are district councils.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 88, in subsection (3), after “district councils” insert <quotedText>“, relevant public authorities and the Agency”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>In section 91 (interpretation), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “action plan” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-action-plan">action plan</term>” is to be construed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, in accordance with section 83A;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, in accordance with section 84(2);</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-air-quality-partner">air quality partner</term>” has the meaning given by section 85A(1);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-neighbouring-authority">neighbouring authority</term>”, in relation to a local authority (“<term refersTo="#term-the-principal-authority">the principal authority</term>”), means another local authority whose area is contiguous with the area of the principal authority;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 81A<ref href="#d25e32382">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “action plan” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-action-plan">action plan</term>” is to be construed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, in accordance with section 83A;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, in accordance with section 84(2);</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-air-quality-partner">air quality partner</term>” has the meaning given by section 85A(1);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-neighbouring-authority">neighbouring authority</term>”, in relation to a local authority (“<term refersTo="#term-the-principal-authority">the principal authority</term>”), means another local authority whose area is contiguous with the area of the principal authority;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 81A<ref href="#d25e32382">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 11 (air quality: supplemental provisions), in paragraph 1(2), for paragraph (d) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>every neighbouring authority;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-12"><num>SCHEDULE 12<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 73</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Smoke control in England and Wales</heading><part eId="schedule-12-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Principal amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993: England</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>After section 19 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Regulation of smoke and fuel in smoke control areas in England</heading><section><num>19A</num><heading>Penalty for emission of smoke in smoke control area in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 1A makes provision for financial penalties in relation to the emission of smoke in smoke control areas in England.</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 1 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 1A</num><heading>Penalty for emission of smoke in smoke control area in England</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Key definitions</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-chimney">relevant chimney</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a chimney of a building to which a smoke control order in England applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a chimney which serves the furnace of any fixed boiler or industrial plant to which a smoke control order in England applies;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-person-liable">person liable</term>”, in relation to a relevant chimney, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the chimney is the chimney of a building, the occupier of the building, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the chimney serves the furnace of any fixed boiler or industrial plant, the person having possession of the boiler or plant.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notice of intent</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a local authority is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that on a particular occasion smoke has been emitted from a relevant chimney within a smoke control area declared by that authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local authority may give to the person liable a notice under this paragraph (a “notice of intent”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A notice of intent must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the person that the local authority is satisfied as specified in sub-paragraph (1),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the occasion referred to in sub-paragraph (1),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>inform the person that the local authority proposes to impose a financial penalty under this Schedule (including the proposed amount of the penalty), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>give details regarding the person’s right to object to the imposition of a financial penalty.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Amount of penalty</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The minimum amount of a financial penalty that may be imposed under this Schedule is £175.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The maximum amount of a financial penalty that may be imposed under this Schedule is £300.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph (1) or (2) so as to substitute a different amount for the amount specified there.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (3) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Right to object to proposed financial penalty</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person to whom a notice of intent is given may, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>object in writing to the local authority on a ground specified in sub-paragraph (2), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide evidence that supports the objection.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The grounds of objection referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there was no emission of smoke from the chimney on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the chimney was not a chimney to which a smoke control order applied on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the person to whom the notice of intent was given was not a person liable in relation to the chimney on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that there are other compelling reasons why the financial penalty should not be imposed.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a person objects on the ground specified in sub-paragraph (2)(c), the objection must include the name and address of the person who was the person liable on the occasion specified in the notice of intent (if known).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to amend the grounds of objection listed in sub-paragraph (2).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph (4) the Secretary of State must consult anyone that the Secretary of State considers may have an interest in the proposed regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (4) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Decision regarding a final notice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where a local authority in England has given a notice of intent to a person, the authority may impose a financial penalty on the person if the local authority so decides within—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 56 days beginning with the day on which an objection is made under paragraph 4, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if no such objection is made, the period of 56 days beginning with the day after the day on which the period mentioned in paragraph 4(1) ended.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the local authority decides not to impose a financial penalty on a person, or does not decide to impose a financial penalty on the person within the period specified in sub-paragraph (1), the authority must give a notice to that person that informs the person that a financial penalty will not be imposed.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Final notice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a local authority in England decides to impose a financial penalty on a person who was given a notice of intent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local authority may impose a financial penalty by a notice given to that person (a “final notice”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A final notice must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of the financial penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for imposing the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about how to pay the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for payment of the penalty, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information about rights of appeal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The final notice must require the financial penalty to be paid within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Withdrawal or amendment of notices</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local authority may at any time—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw a notice of intent or a final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the amount of the financial penalty specified in a final notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power in sub-paragraph (1) is to be exercised by giving notice to the person to whom the notice of intent or final notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Appeals</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person on whom a financial penalty is imposed by a final notice may, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given, appeal against the notice to the First-tier Tribunal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The grounds for an appeal under this paragraph are that the decision to impose the financial penalty was—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>based on an error of fact,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>wrong in law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>unreasonable.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>On an appeal under this paragraph the First-tier Tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the final notice,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>confirm the final notice,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>vary the final notice by reducing the amount of the financial penalty, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>remit to the local authority the decision whether to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>withdraw or confirm the final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>vary the final notice by reducing the amount of the financial penalty.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Recovery of penalties</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>A financial penalty is recoverable as a civil debt due to the local authority that imposed the penalty.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local authority may delegate to a person the exercise of any of the authority’s functions under this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A delegation under this paragraph must be made by giving notice to the person.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notices</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A notice under this Schedule must be in writing.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A notice under this Schedule may be given to a person by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>handing it to the person,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>leaving it at the person’s address,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sending it by post to the person at their address, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>with the person’s consent, sending it to them electronically.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notices: vessels which are moored</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies in relation to a vessel which is moored in a smoke control area in England and is subject to the operation of this Schedule (see section 44).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the local authority is unable to give a notice of intent to the occupier of the vessel who is not the registered owner of the vessel, the local authority may give the notice to the registered owner of the vessel instead.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>In such a case, the ground for objecting to the proposed financial penalty mentioned in paragraph 4(2)(c) does not apply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where a notice of intent is given to a person in respect of a vessel, that person may object under paragraph 4 on the further ground that, on the occasion specified in the notice, the emission of smoke was solely due to the use of the vessel’s engine to propel the vessel or to provide electric power to the vessel.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 19A (as inserted by paragraph 2 above)—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>19B</num><heading>Acquisition and sale of controlled solid fuel in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person who acquires in England any controlled solid fuel for use in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a building to which a smoke control order in England applies,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a fireplace to which such an order applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a fixed boiler or industrial plant to which such an order applies,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a moored vessel (see section 44), subsection (1)(a) does not apply in relation to the acquisition of controlled solid fuel for use in the propulsion of the vessel or to provide electric power to the vessel.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1)(b) does not apply where the fireplace was an approved fireplace at the time of the acquisition.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>offers controlled solid fuel for sale by retail in England where the fuel is to be taken away by a purchaser, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>fails to take reasonable steps to notify potential purchasers that it is an offence to acquire that fuel for any of the uses mentioned in subsection (1),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person who sells any controlled solid fuel by retail in England for delivery by that person, or on that person’s behalf, to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a building to which a smoke control order in England applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>premises in which there is any fixed boiler or industrial plant to which such an order applies,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for an offence under subsection (5) it is a defence for the person accused to prove that the person believed and had reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the building referred to in subsection (5)(a) was not one to which the smoke control order in question applied, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the fuel was acquired for use in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a fireplace that was, at the time of the delivery, an approved fireplace, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a boiler or plant to which the smoke control order did not apply.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) or (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>19C</num><heading>Exemptions relating to particular areas in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, if it appears to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient to do so, by order suspend or relax the operation of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 19B(1), (4) or (5) (offences relating to acquisition and sale of fuel),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in relation to the whole or part of a smoke control area in England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must consult the local authority that declared the smoke control area in question unless satisfied that, on account of urgency, such consultation is impracticable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>As soon as practicable after the making of such an order the local authority must take such steps as appear to them suitable for bringing the effect of the order to the notice of persons affected.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>19D</num><heading>Interpretation: “approved fireplace” and “controlled solid fuel”</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 19B, “<term refersTo="#term-approved-fireplace">approved fireplace</term>” means a fireplace of a type specified in a list published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may only specify a type of fireplace in the list if satisfied that such a fireplace can, if used in compliance with any conditions specified in the list, be used for burning controlled solid fuel without producing any smoke or a substantial quantity of smoke.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 19B and this section, “<term refersTo="#term-controlled-solid-fuel">controlled solid fuel</term>” means any solid fuel other than an approved fuel.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3), “<term refersTo="#term-approved-fuel">approved fuel</term>” means a solid fuel specified in a list which has been published by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>After section 26 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>26A</num><heading>Duty of local authority to reimburse for adaptations of vessels in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England makes a smoke control order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result of the order a vessel will, when the order comes into operation, be within a smoke control area and subject to the operation of Schedule 1A,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the owner or occupier of the vessel has a right to moor the vessel at a single mooring place within that area for the period which—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>begins on the day on which the smoke control order is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>ends six months after it comes into operation, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the owner or occupier does not have access to a mains electricity or gas supply at the mooring place.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before the coming into operation of the order, the owner or occupier incurs expenditure on adaptations to or in connection with the vessel to avoid the imposition of a penalty under Schedule 1A,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the expenditure is incurred with the approval of the local authority given for the purpose of this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the adaptations are completed to the satisfaction of the local authority,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the authority must pay to the owner or occupier of the vessel 70% of the expenditure.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>That amount must be paid in equal instalments every month for a period of six months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But the duty to pay instalments under this section ceases if, at any time after the coming into operation of the smoke control order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the owner or occupier of the vessel ceases to have the right to moor the vessel at the single mooring place mentioned in subsection (1)(c), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the vessel is absent from the smoke control area for a period of, or periods together totalling, three months.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 28 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>28A</num><heading>Guidance for local authorities in England</heading><content><p>A local authority in England must have regard to any guidance published by the Secretary of State about the exercise of the authority’s functions under this Part.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 44 (vessels), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A smoke control order made under section 18 by a local authority in England may provide for vessels which are moored in the smoke control area to be subject to the operation of Schedule 1A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of a smoke control order which so provides—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any reference in Part 3 and in section 54 to a building is to be read with any necessary modifications as a reference to such a vessel, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references in sections 24 and 25 to dwellings do not include such vessels.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><content><p>In subsection (2A) the reference to vessels which are moored includes a vessel which is unmoored but which is stationary at a mooring place in circumstances where it might reasonably be moored.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 56 (rights of entry and inspection etc), for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a private dwelling except in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a private dwelling in relation to which adaptations are required under section 24(1), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a private dwelling that is a vessel in relation to which there is a duty to make payments under section 26A(3).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-12-part-2"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>PART 2</num><heading>Principal amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993: Wales</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>9</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>10</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>11</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-12-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e34287"><heading>Minor and consequential amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 18 (declaration of smoke control area by local authority) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “smoke” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “to” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “section” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a smoke control order in England “applies” to a building, fireplace, fixed boiler or industrial plant if the operation of Schedule 1A is not excluded in relation to it by virtue of subsection (2)(b) or (c).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 20 (prohibition on emission of smoke in smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (1) and (2), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (5ZA) to (5ZC).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except as provided by subsection (5ZA),”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 21 (power to exempt certain fireplaces) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (A1) to (A4).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except where subsection (A1) applies,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 22 (exemptions relating to particular areas) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “him” substitute <quotedText>“them”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “area”, in both places, insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (acquisition and sale of unauthorised fuel in a smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), after “area” in both places insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (i), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after first “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after first “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “premises” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 24 (power to require adaptations of fireplaces), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 26 (power to make grants for fireplaces in churches etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “, the local authority” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a vessel which is moored (see section 44), subsection (2)(c) applies to the vessel as it applies in relation to premises.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><intro><p>In section 27 (references to adaptations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “shall be read” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or incurring liability under Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “Act” insert <quotedText>“or liability under Schedule 1A to this Act”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 28 (expenditure on execution of works), in subsection (3), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or section 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><intro><p>In section 29 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the definition of “old private dwelling”, omit the final “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “smoke control order”, at the end insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that definition insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-smoke-control-order-in-england">smoke control order in England</term>” means a smoke control order made by a local authority in England.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><intro><p>In section 63 (orders and regulations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “47(2)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph 3(4) or 4(6) of Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “section” insert <quotedText>“19C,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 (coming into operation of smoke control orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 5—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before “may” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 6 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6A</num><intro><p>When a local authority in England has made an order, the authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the Secretary of State that it has done so, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the date on which the order is to come, or came, into operation.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e34956"><heading>Minor amendments to other legislation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p><mod>In section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (statutory nuisances), in subsection (3)(i), insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-12-part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Smoke control areas in England: transitional provision</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p>Where a local authority in England has made a smoke control order under section 18 of the Clean Air Act 1993, any limitations or exemptions from the operation of section 20 of that Act (prohibition of emissions of smoke) made by that order under section 18(2)(b) or (c) of that Act that apply immediately before the commencement of Parts 1 and 3 of this Schedule continue to apply as if they were limitations or exemptions from the operation of Schedule 1A to that Act (penalty for emission of smoke), as inserted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-12-paragraph-3">3</ref> of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Principal amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993: England</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>After section 19 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Regulation of smoke and fuel in smoke control areas in England</heading><section><num>19A</num><heading>Penalty for emission of smoke in smoke control area in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 1A makes provision for financial penalties in relation to the emission of smoke in smoke control areas in England.</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 1 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 1A</num><heading>Penalty for emission of smoke in smoke control area in England</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Key definitions</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-chimney">relevant chimney</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a chimney of a building to which a smoke control order in England applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a chimney which serves the furnace of any fixed boiler or industrial plant to which a smoke control order in England applies;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-person-liable">person liable</term>”, in relation to a relevant chimney, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the chimney is the chimney of a building, the occupier of the building, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the chimney serves the furnace of any fixed boiler or industrial plant, the person having possession of the boiler or plant.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notice of intent</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a local authority is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that on a particular occasion smoke has been emitted from a relevant chimney within a smoke control area declared by that authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local authority may give to the person liable a notice under this paragraph (a “notice of intent”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A notice of intent must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the person that the local authority is satisfied as specified in sub-paragraph (1),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the occasion referred to in sub-paragraph (1),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>inform the person that the local authority proposes to impose a financial penalty under this Schedule (including the proposed amount of the penalty), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>give details regarding the person’s right to object to the imposition of a financial penalty.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Amount of penalty</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The minimum amount of a financial penalty that may be imposed under this Schedule is £175.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The maximum amount of a financial penalty that may be imposed under this Schedule is £300.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph (1) or (2) so as to substitute a different amount for the amount specified there.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (3) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Right to object to proposed financial penalty</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person to whom a notice of intent is given may, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>object in writing to the local authority on a ground specified in sub-paragraph (2), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide evidence that supports the objection.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The grounds of objection referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there was no emission of smoke from the chimney on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the chimney was not a chimney to which a smoke control order applied on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the person to whom the notice of intent was given was not a person liable in relation to the chimney on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that there are other compelling reasons why the financial penalty should not be imposed.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a person objects on the ground specified in sub-paragraph (2)(c), the objection must include the name and address of the person who was the person liable on the occasion specified in the notice of intent (if known).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to amend the grounds of objection listed in sub-paragraph (2).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph (4) the Secretary of State must consult anyone that the Secretary of State considers may have an interest in the proposed regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (4) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Decision regarding a final notice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where a local authority in England has given a notice of intent to a person, the authority may impose a financial penalty on the person if the local authority so decides within—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 56 days beginning with the day on which an objection is made under paragraph 4, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if no such objection is made, the period of 56 days beginning with the day after the day on which the period mentioned in paragraph 4(1) ended.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the local authority decides not to impose a financial penalty on a person, or does not decide to impose a financial penalty on the person within the period specified in sub-paragraph (1), the authority must give a notice to that person that informs the person that a financial penalty will not be imposed.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Final notice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a local authority in England decides to impose a financial penalty on a person who was given a notice of intent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local authority may impose a financial penalty by a notice given to that person (a “final notice”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A final notice must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of the financial penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for imposing the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about how to pay the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for payment of the penalty, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information about rights of appeal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The final notice must require the financial penalty to be paid within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Withdrawal or amendment of notices</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local authority may at any time—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw a notice of intent or a final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the amount of the financial penalty specified in a final notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power in sub-paragraph (1) is to be exercised by giving notice to the person to whom the notice of intent or final notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Appeals</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person on whom a financial penalty is imposed by a final notice may, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given, appeal against the notice to the First-tier Tribunal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The grounds for an appeal under this paragraph are that the decision to impose the financial penalty was—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>based on an error of fact,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>wrong in law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>unreasonable.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>On an appeal under this paragraph the First-tier Tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the final notice,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>confirm the final notice,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>vary the final notice by reducing the amount of the financial penalty, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>remit to the local authority the decision whether to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>withdraw or confirm the final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>vary the final notice by reducing the amount of the financial penalty.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Recovery of penalties</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>A financial penalty is recoverable as a civil debt due to the local authority that imposed the penalty.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local authority may delegate to a person the exercise of any of the authority’s functions under this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A delegation under this paragraph must be made by giving notice to the person.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notices</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A notice under this Schedule must be in writing.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A notice under this Schedule may be given to a person by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>handing it to the person,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>leaving it at the person’s address,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sending it by post to the person at their address, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>with the person’s consent, sending it to them electronically.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notices: vessels which are moored</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies in relation to a vessel which is moored in a smoke control area in England and is subject to the operation of this Schedule (see section 44).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the local authority is unable to give a notice of intent to the occupier of the vessel who is not the registered owner of the vessel, the local authority may give the notice to the registered owner of the vessel instead.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>In such a case, the ground for objecting to the proposed financial penalty mentioned in paragraph 4(2)(c) does not apply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where a notice of intent is given to a person in respect of a vessel, that person may object under paragraph 4 on the further ground that, on the occasion specified in the notice, the emission of smoke was solely due to the use of the vessel’s engine to propel the vessel or to provide electric power to the vessel.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 19A (as inserted by paragraph 2 above)—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>19B</num><heading>Acquisition and sale of controlled solid fuel in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person who acquires in England any controlled solid fuel for use in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a building to which a smoke control order in England applies,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a fireplace to which such an order applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a fixed boiler or industrial plant to which such an order applies,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a moored vessel (see section 44), subsection (1)(a) does not apply in relation to the acquisition of controlled solid fuel for use in the propulsion of the vessel or to provide electric power to the vessel.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1)(b) does not apply where the fireplace was an approved fireplace at the time of the acquisition.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>offers controlled solid fuel for sale by retail in England where the fuel is to be taken away by a purchaser, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>fails to take reasonable steps to notify potential purchasers that it is an offence to acquire that fuel for any of the uses mentioned in subsection (1),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person who sells any controlled solid fuel by retail in England for delivery by that person, or on that person’s behalf, to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a building to which a smoke control order in England applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>premises in which there is any fixed boiler or industrial plant to which such an order applies,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for an offence under subsection (5) it is a defence for the person accused to prove that the person believed and had reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the building referred to in subsection (5)(a) was not one to which the smoke control order in question applied, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the fuel was acquired for use in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a fireplace that was, at the time of the delivery, an approved fireplace, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a boiler or plant to which the smoke control order did not apply.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) or (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>19C</num><heading>Exemptions relating to particular areas in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, if it appears to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient to do so, by order suspend or relax the operation of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 19B(1), (4) or (5) (offences relating to acquisition and sale of fuel),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in relation to the whole or part of a smoke control area in England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must consult the local authority that declared the smoke control area in question unless satisfied that, on account of urgency, such consultation is impracticable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>As soon as practicable after the making of such an order the local authority must take such steps as appear to them suitable for bringing the effect of the order to the notice of persons affected.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>19D</num><heading>Interpretation: “approved fireplace” and “controlled solid fuel”</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 19B, “<term refersTo="#term-approved-fireplace">approved fireplace</term>” means a fireplace of a type specified in a list published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may only specify a type of fireplace in the list if satisfied that such a fireplace can, if used in compliance with any conditions specified in the list, be used for burning controlled solid fuel without producing any smoke or a substantial quantity of smoke.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 19B and this section, “<term refersTo="#term-controlled-solid-fuel">controlled solid fuel</term>” means any solid fuel other than an approved fuel.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3), “<term refersTo="#term-approved-fuel">approved fuel</term>” means a solid fuel specified in a list which has been published by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>After section 26 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>26A</num><heading>Duty of local authority to reimburse for adaptations of vessels in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England makes a smoke control order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result of the order a vessel will, when the order comes into operation, be within a smoke control area and subject to the operation of Schedule 1A,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the owner or occupier of the vessel has a right to moor the vessel at a single mooring place within that area for the period which—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>begins on the day on which the smoke control order is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>ends six months after it comes into operation, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the owner or occupier does not have access to a mains electricity or gas supply at the mooring place.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before the coming into operation of the order, the owner or occupier incurs expenditure on adaptations to or in connection with the vessel to avoid the imposition of a penalty under Schedule 1A,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the expenditure is incurred with the approval of the local authority given for the purpose of this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the adaptations are completed to the satisfaction of the local authority,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the authority must pay to the owner or occupier of the vessel 70% of the expenditure.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>That amount must be paid in equal instalments every month for a period of six months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But the duty to pay instalments under this section ceases if, at any time after the coming into operation of the smoke control order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the owner or occupier of the vessel ceases to have the right to moor the vessel at the single mooring place mentioned in subsection (1)(c), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the vessel is absent from the smoke control area for a period of, or periods together totalling, three months.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 28 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>28A</num><heading>Guidance for local authorities in England</heading><content><p>A local authority in England must have regard to any guidance published by the Secretary of State about the exercise of the authority’s functions under this Part.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 44 (vessels), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A smoke control order made under section 18 by a local authority in England may provide for vessels which are moored in the smoke control area to be subject to the operation of Schedule 1A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of a smoke control order which so provides—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any reference in Part 3 and in section 54 to a building is to be read with any necessary modifications as a reference to such a vessel, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references in sections 24 and 25 to dwellings do not include such vessels.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><content><p>In subsection (2A) the reference to vessels which are moored includes a vessel which is unmoored but which is stationary at a mooring place in circumstances where it might reasonably be moored.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 56 (rights of entry and inspection etc), for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a private dwelling except in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a private dwelling in relation to which adaptations are required under section 24(1), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a private dwelling that is a vessel in relation to which there is a duty to make payments under section 26A(3).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>After section 19 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Regulation of smoke and fuel in smoke control areas in England</heading><section><num>19A</num><heading>Penalty for emission of smoke in smoke control area in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 1A makes provision for financial penalties in relation to the emission of smoke in smoke control areas in England.</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 1 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 1A</num><heading>Penalty for emission of smoke in smoke control area in England</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Key definitions</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-chimney">relevant chimney</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a chimney of a building to which a smoke control order in England applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a chimney which serves the furnace of any fixed boiler or industrial plant to which a smoke control order in England applies;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-person-liable">person liable</term>”, in relation to a relevant chimney, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the chimney is the chimney of a building, the occupier of the building, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the chimney serves the furnace of any fixed boiler or industrial plant, the person having possession of the boiler or plant.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notice of intent</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a local authority is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that on a particular occasion smoke has been emitted from a relevant chimney within a smoke control area declared by that authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local authority may give to the person liable a notice under this paragraph (a “notice of intent”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A notice of intent must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the person that the local authority is satisfied as specified in sub-paragraph (1),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the occasion referred to in sub-paragraph (1),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>inform the person that the local authority proposes to impose a financial penalty under this Schedule (including the proposed amount of the penalty), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>give details regarding the person’s right to object to the imposition of a financial penalty.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Amount of penalty</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The minimum amount of a financial penalty that may be imposed under this Schedule is £175.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The maximum amount of a financial penalty that may be imposed under this Schedule is £300.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph (1) or (2) so as to substitute a different amount for the amount specified there.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (3) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Right to object to proposed financial penalty</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person to whom a notice of intent is given may, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>object in writing to the local authority on a ground specified in sub-paragraph (2), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide evidence that supports the objection.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The grounds of objection referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there was no emission of smoke from the chimney on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the chimney was not a chimney to which a smoke control order applied on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the person to whom the notice of intent was given was not a person liable in relation to the chimney on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that there are other compelling reasons why the financial penalty should not be imposed.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a person objects on the ground specified in sub-paragraph (2)(c), the objection must include the name and address of the person who was the person liable on the occasion specified in the notice of intent (if known).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to amend the grounds of objection listed in sub-paragraph (2).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph (4) the Secretary of State must consult anyone that the Secretary of State considers may have an interest in the proposed regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (4) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Decision regarding a final notice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where a local authority in England has given a notice of intent to a person, the authority may impose a financial penalty on the person if the local authority so decides within—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 56 days beginning with the day on which an objection is made under paragraph 4, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if no such objection is made, the period of 56 days beginning with the day after the day on which the period mentioned in paragraph 4(1) ended.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the local authority decides not to impose a financial penalty on a person, or does not decide to impose a financial penalty on the person within the period specified in sub-paragraph (1), the authority must give a notice to that person that informs the person that a financial penalty will not be imposed.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Final notice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a local authority in England decides to impose a financial penalty on a person who was given a notice of intent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local authority may impose a financial penalty by a notice given to that person (a “final notice”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A final notice must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of the financial penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for imposing the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about how to pay the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for payment of the penalty, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information about rights of appeal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The final notice must require the financial penalty to be paid within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Withdrawal or amendment of notices</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local authority may at any time—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw a notice of intent or a final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the amount of the financial penalty specified in a final notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power in sub-paragraph (1) is to be exercised by giving notice to the person to whom the notice of intent or final notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Appeals</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person on whom a financial penalty is imposed by a final notice may, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given, appeal against the notice to the First-tier Tribunal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The grounds for an appeal under this paragraph are that the decision to impose the financial penalty was—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>based on an error of fact,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>wrong in law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>unreasonable.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>On an appeal under this paragraph the First-tier Tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the final notice,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>confirm the final notice,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>vary the final notice by reducing the amount of the financial penalty, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>remit to the local authority the decision whether to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>withdraw or confirm the final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>vary the final notice by reducing the amount of the financial penalty.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Recovery of penalties</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>A financial penalty is recoverable as a civil debt due to the local authority that imposed the penalty.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local authority may delegate to a person the exercise of any of the authority’s functions under this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A delegation under this paragraph must be made by giving notice to the person.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notices</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A notice under this Schedule must be in writing.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A notice under this Schedule may be given to a person by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>handing it to the person,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>leaving it at the person’s address,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sending it by post to the person at their address, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>with the person’s consent, sending it to them electronically.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notices: vessels which are moored</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies in relation to a vessel which is moored in a smoke control area in England and is subject to the operation of this Schedule (see section 44).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the local authority is unable to give a notice of intent to the occupier of the vessel who is not the registered owner of the vessel, the local authority may give the notice to the registered owner of the vessel instead.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>In such a case, the ground for objecting to the proposed financial penalty mentioned in paragraph 4(2)(c) does not apply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where a notice of intent is given to a person in respect of a vessel, that person may object under paragraph 4 on the further ground that, on the occasion specified in the notice, the emission of smoke was solely due to the use of the vessel’s engine to propel the vessel or to provide electric power to the vessel.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 19A (as inserted by paragraph 2 above)—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>19B</num><heading>Acquisition and sale of controlled solid fuel in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person who acquires in England any controlled solid fuel for use in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a building to which a smoke control order in England applies,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a fireplace to which such an order applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a fixed boiler or industrial plant to which such an order applies,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a moored vessel (see section 44), subsection (1)(a) does not apply in relation to the acquisition of controlled solid fuel for use in the propulsion of the vessel or to provide electric power to the vessel.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1)(b) does not apply where the fireplace was an approved fireplace at the time of the acquisition.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>offers controlled solid fuel for sale by retail in England where the fuel is to be taken away by a purchaser, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>fails to take reasonable steps to notify potential purchasers that it is an offence to acquire that fuel for any of the uses mentioned in subsection (1),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person who sells any controlled solid fuel by retail in England for delivery by that person, or on that person’s behalf, to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a building to which a smoke control order in England applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>premises in which there is any fixed boiler or industrial plant to which such an order applies,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for an offence under subsection (5) it is a defence for the person accused to prove that the person believed and had reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the building referred to in subsection (5)(a) was not one to which the smoke control order in question applied, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the fuel was acquired for use in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a fireplace that was, at the time of the delivery, an approved fireplace, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a boiler or plant to which the smoke control order did not apply.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) or (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>19C</num><heading>Exemptions relating to particular areas in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, if it appears to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient to do so, by order suspend or relax the operation of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 19B(1), (4) or (5) (offences relating to acquisition and sale of fuel),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in relation to the whole or part of a smoke control area in England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must consult the local authority that declared the smoke control area in question unless satisfied that, on account of urgency, such consultation is impracticable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>As soon as practicable after the making of such an order the local authority must take such steps as appear to them suitable for bringing the effect of the order to the notice of persons affected.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>19D</num><heading>Interpretation: “approved fireplace” and “controlled solid fuel”</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 19B, “<term refersTo="#term-approved-fireplace">approved fireplace</term>” means a fireplace of a type specified in a list published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may only specify a type of fireplace in the list if satisfied that such a fireplace can, if used in compliance with any conditions specified in the list, be used for burning controlled solid fuel without producing any smoke or a substantial quantity of smoke.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 19B and this section, “<term refersTo="#term-controlled-solid-fuel">controlled solid fuel</term>” means any solid fuel other than an approved fuel.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3), “<term refersTo="#term-approved-fuel">approved fuel</term>” means a solid fuel specified in a list which has been published by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>After section 26 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>26A</num><heading>Duty of local authority to reimburse for adaptations of vessels in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England makes a smoke control order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result of the order a vessel will, when the order comes into operation, be within a smoke control area and subject to the operation of Schedule 1A,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the owner or occupier of the vessel has a right to moor the vessel at a single mooring place within that area for the period which—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>begins on the day on which the smoke control order is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>ends six months after it comes into operation, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the owner or occupier does not have access to a mains electricity or gas supply at the mooring place.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before the coming into operation of the order, the owner or occupier incurs expenditure on adaptations to or in connection with the vessel to avoid the imposition of a penalty under Schedule 1A,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the expenditure is incurred with the approval of the local authority given for the purpose of this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the adaptations are completed to the satisfaction of the local authority,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the authority must pay to the owner or occupier of the vessel 70% of the expenditure.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>That amount must be paid in equal instalments every month for a period of six months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But the duty to pay instalments under this section ceases if, at any time after the coming into operation of the smoke control order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the owner or occupier of the vessel ceases to have the right to moor the vessel at the single mooring place mentioned in subsection (1)(c), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the vessel is absent from the smoke control area for a period of, or periods together totalling, three months.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 28 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>28A</num><heading>Guidance for local authorities in England</heading><content><p>A local authority in England must have regard to any guidance published by the Secretary of State about the exercise of the authority’s functions under this Part.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 44 (vessels), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A smoke control order made under section 18 by a local authority in England may provide for vessels which are moored in the smoke control area to be subject to the operation of Schedule 1A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of a smoke control order which so provides—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any reference in Part 3 and in section 54 to a building is to be read with any necessary modifications as a reference to such a vessel, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references in sections 24 and 25 to dwellings do not include such vessels.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><content><p>In subsection (2A) the reference to vessels which are moored includes a vessel which is unmoored but which is stationary at a mooring place in circumstances where it might reasonably be moored.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 56 (rights of entry and inspection etc), for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a private dwelling except in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a private dwelling in relation to which adaptations are required under section 24(1), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a private dwelling that is a vessel in relation to which there is a duty to make payments under section 26A(3).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-part-2"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>PART 2</num><heading>Principal amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993: Wales</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>9</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>10</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>11</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>9</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>10</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>11</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e34287"><heading>Minor and consequential amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 18 (declaration of smoke control area by local authority) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “smoke” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “to” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “section” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a smoke control order in England “applies” to a building, fireplace, fixed boiler or industrial plant if the operation of Schedule 1A is not excluded in relation to it by virtue of subsection (2)(b) or (c).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 20 (prohibition on emission of smoke in smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (1) and (2), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (5ZA) to (5ZC).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except as provided by subsection (5ZA),”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 21 (power to exempt certain fireplaces) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (A1) to (A4).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except where subsection (A1) applies,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 22 (exemptions relating to particular areas) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “him” substitute <quotedText>“them”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “area”, in both places, insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (acquisition and sale of unauthorised fuel in a smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), after “area” in both places insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (i), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after first “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after first “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “premises” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 24 (power to require adaptations of fireplaces), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 26 (power to make grants for fireplaces in churches etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “, the local authority” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a vessel which is moored (see section 44), subsection (2)(c) applies to the vessel as it applies in relation to premises.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><intro><p>In section 27 (references to adaptations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “shall be read” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or incurring liability under Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “Act” insert <quotedText>“or liability under Schedule 1A to this Act”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 28 (expenditure on execution of works), in subsection (3), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or section 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><intro><p>In section 29 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the definition of “old private dwelling”, omit the final “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “smoke control order”, at the end insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that definition insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-smoke-control-order-in-england">smoke control order in England</term>” means a smoke control order made by a local authority in England.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><intro><p>In section 63 (orders and regulations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “47(2)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph 3(4) or 4(6) of Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “section” insert <quotedText>“19C,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 (coming into operation of smoke control orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 5—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before “may” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 6 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6A</num><intro><p>When a local authority in England has made an order, the authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the Secretary of State that it has done so, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the date on which the order is to come, or came, into operation.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e34956"><heading>Minor amendments to other legislation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p><mod>In section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (statutory nuisances), in subsection (3)(i), insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-product" eId="term-relevant-product">relevant product</term>” has the meaning given by section 74<ref href="#section-74-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 18 (declaration of smoke control area by local authority) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “smoke” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “to” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “section” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a smoke control order in England “applies” to a building, fireplace, fixed boiler or industrial plant if the operation of Schedule 1A is not excluded in relation to it by virtue of subsection (2)(b) or (c).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 20 (prohibition on emission of smoke in smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (1) and (2), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (5ZA) to (5ZC).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except as provided by subsection (5ZA),”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 21 (power to exempt certain fireplaces) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (A1) to (A4).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except where subsection (A1) applies,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 22 (exemptions relating to particular areas) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “him” substitute <quotedText>“them”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “area”, in both places, insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (acquisition and sale of unauthorised fuel in a smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), after “area” in both places insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (i), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after first “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after first “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “premises” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 24 (power to require adaptations of fireplaces), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 26 (power to make grants for fireplaces in churches etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “, the local authority” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a vessel which is moored (see section 44), subsection (2)(c) applies to the vessel as it applies in relation to premises.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “, the local authority” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “, the local authority” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a vessel which is moored (see section 44), subsection (2)(c) applies to the vessel as it applies in relation to premises.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><intro><p>In section 27 (references to adaptations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “shall be read” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or incurring liability under Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “Act” insert <quotedText>“or liability under Schedule 1A to this Act”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “shall be read” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or incurring liability under Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “shall be read” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or incurring liability under Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “Act” insert <quotedText>“or liability under Schedule 1A to this Act”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 28 (expenditure on execution of works), in subsection (3), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or section 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><intro><p>In section 29 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the definition of “old private dwelling”, omit the final “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “smoke control order”, at the end insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that definition insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-smoke-control-order-in-england">smoke control order in England</term>” means a smoke control order made by a local authority in England.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the definition of “old private dwelling”, omit the final “and”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “smoke control order”, at the end insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that definition insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-smoke-control-order-in-england">smoke control order in England</term>” means a smoke control order made by a local authority in England.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><intro><p>In section 63 (orders and regulations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “47(2)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph 3(4) or 4(6) of Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “section” insert <quotedText>“19C,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “47(2)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph 3(4) or 4(6) of Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “section” insert <quotedText>“19C,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 (coming into operation of smoke control orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 5—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before “may” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 6 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6A</num><intro><p>When a local authority in England has made an order, the authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the Secretary of State that it has done so, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the date on which the order is to come, or came, into operation.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e34287"><heading>Minor and consequential amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 18 (declaration of smoke control area by local authority) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “smoke” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “to” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “section” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a smoke control order in England “applies” to a building, fireplace, fixed boiler or industrial plant if the operation of Schedule 1A is not excluded in relation to it by virtue of subsection (2)(b) or (c).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 20 (prohibition on emission of smoke in smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (1) and (2), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (5ZA) to (5ZC).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except as provided by subsection (5ZA),”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 21 (power to exempt certain fireplaces) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (A1) to (A4).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except where subsection (A1) applies,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 22 (exemptions relating to particular areas) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “him” substitute <quotedText>“them”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “area”, in both places, insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (acquisition and sale of unauthorised fuel in a smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), after “area” in both places insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (i), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after first “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after first “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “premises” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 24 (power to require adaptations of fireplaces), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 26 (power to make grants for fireplaces in churches etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “, the local authority” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a vessel which is moored (see section 44), subsection (2)(c) applies to the vessel as it applies in relation to premises.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><intro><p>In section 27 (references to adaptations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “shall be read” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or incurring liability under Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “Act” insert <quotedText>“or liability under Schedule 1A to this Act”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 28 (expenditure on execution of works), in subsection (3), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or section 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><intro><p>In section 29 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the definition of “old private dwelling”, omit the final “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “smoke control order”, at the end insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that definition insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-smoke-control-order-in-england">smoke control order in England</term>” means a smoke control order made by a local authority in England.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><intro><p>In section 63 (orders and regulations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “47(2)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph 3(4) or 4(6) of Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “section” insert <quotedText>“19C,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 (coming into operation of smoke control orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 5—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before “may” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 6 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6A</num><intro><p>When a local authority in England has made an order, the authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the Secretary of State that it has done so, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the date on which the order is to come, or came, into operation.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>a reference to conserving something includes a reference to protecting, restoring or enhancing it;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p><mod>In section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (statutory nuisances), in subsection (3)(i), insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 17(1) (penalty for felling without a licence)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “and” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in Wales,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in England, liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “and” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in Wales,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in England, liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17C (enforcement of restocking notice), after “directions),” insert <quotedText>“24A (further notice under section 24 for next estate or interest holders),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 24 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>24A</num><heading>Further notice under section 24 for next estate or interest holders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a notice has been given to a person under section 24 to require compliance with the conditions of a felling licence in relation to land in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>steps required by the notice have not been taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>before the time specified in the notice has expired, the person ceases to have the estate or interest in the land by reference to which the notice was served.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Commissioners may give to the next estate or interest holder a further notice under section 24 requiring the steps that were not completed under the notice described in subsection (1) to be completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) the “<term refersTo="#term-next-estate-or-interest-holder">next estate or interest holder</term>” means the person who has an estate or interest in the land as is referred to in section 10(1) immediately after the person referred to in subsection (1) ceased to have the estate or interest referred to in subsection (1)(c).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to a notice under section 24 includes a notice given under subsection (2).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 30(5) (power to require information regarding interests in land), after the second “land” insert <quotedText>“, and the owner of any land in England”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 12 (notice of compulsory purchase by local and other authorities) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the title, for “and occupiers” insert <quotedText>“, occupiers and others”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person is entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant (within the meaning of Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021) relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 (notice of compulsory purchase by Ministers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the title, for “and occupiers” insert <quotedText>“, occupiers and others”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person is entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant (within the meaning of Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021) relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e34956"><heading>Minor amendments to other legislation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p><mod>In section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (statutory nuisances), in subsection (3)(i), insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Smoke control areas in England: transitional provision</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p>Where a local authority in England has made a smoke control order under section 18 of the Clean Air Act 1993, any limitations or exemptions from the operation of section 20 of that Act (prohibition of emissions of smoke) made by that order under section 18(2)(b) or (c) of that Act that apply immediately before the commencement of Parts 1 and 3 of this Schedule continue to apply as if they were limitations or exemptions from the operation of Schedule 1A to that Act (penalty for emission of smoke), as inserted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-12-paragraph-3">3</ref> of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p>Where a local authority in England has made a smoke control order under section 18 of the Clean Air Act 1993, any limitations or exemptions from the operation of section 20 of that Act (prohibition of emissions of smoke) made by that order under section 18(2)(b) or (c) of that Act that apply immediately before the commencement of Parts 1 and 3 of this Schedule continue to apply as if they were limitations or exemptions from the operation of Schedule 1A to that Act (penalty for emission of smoke), as inserted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-12-paragraph-3">3</ref> of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-13"><num>SCHEDULE 13<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 86</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Modifying water and sewerage undertakers’ appointments: procedure for appeals</heading><content><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 2ZA<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 12E</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Procedure for appeals under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref></heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Application for permission to bring appeal</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35013" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>An application for permission to bring an appeal may be made only by sending a notice to the CMA requesting the permission.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Only a person entitled under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> to bring the appeal if permission is granted may apply for permission.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35032"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where the Authority publishes a decision to modify the conditions of any appointment under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13268">(9)</ref>, any application for permission to appeal is not to be made after the end of 20 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which the decision is published.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>An application for permission to appeal must be accompanied by all such information as may be required by appeal rules.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Appeal rules may require information contained in an application for permission to appeal to be verified by a statement of truth.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>A person who applies for permission to bring an appeal in accordance with this paragraph is referred to in this Schedule as the appellant.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35061"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The appellant must send the Authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application for permission to appeal at the same time as it is sent to the CMA, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other information as may be required by appeal rules.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><content><p>The CMA’s decision whether to grant permission to appeal is to be taken by an authorised member of the CMA.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before the authorised member decides whether to grant permission under this paragraph, the Authority must be given an opportunity of making representations or observations, in accordance with paragraph 3(2).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(10)</num><intro><p>The CMA’s decision on an application for permission to appeal must be made—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where the Authority makes representations or observations in accordance with paragraph 3(2), before the end of 10 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which those representations or observations are received;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, before the end of 14 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which the application for permission was received.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The grant of permission may be made subject to conditions, which may include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conditions which limit the matters that are to be considered on the appeal in question,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conditions for the purpose of expediting the determination of the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>conditions requiring that appeal to be considered together with other appeals (including appeals relating to different matters or decisions and appeals brought by different persons).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(12)</num><intro><p>Where a decision is made to grant or to refuse an application for permission, an authorised member of the CMA must notify the decision, giving reasons—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the appellant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the Authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35152"><num>(13)</num><content><p>A decision of the CMA under this paragraph must be published, in a way an authorised member of the CMA considers appropriate, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is made.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(14)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref><ref href="#d25e13825">(2)</ref> applies to the publication of a decision under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35152">(13)</ref> as it does to the publication under section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> of a determination by the CMA on an appeal.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Suspension of decision</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35178" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The CMA may direct that, pending the determination of an appeal against a decision of the Authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the decision is not to have effect, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the decision is not to have effect to such extent as may be specified in the direction.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In the case of an appeal against a decision of the Authority which already has effect by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref>, the CMA may direct that the modification that is the subject of the decision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e35209"><num>(a)</num><content><p>ceases to have effect entirely or to such extent as may be specified in the direction, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>does not have effect, or does not have effect to the specified extent, pending the determination of the appeal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The power to give a direction under this paragraph is exercisable only where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e35227"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application for its exercise has been made by the appellant at the same time the appellant made an application in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#d25e35032">1(3)</ref> for permission to bring an appeal against a decision of the Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority has been given an opportunity of making representations or observations, in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#d25e35364">3(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the appellant (or, where the appellant is within section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref><ref href="#d25e13444">(2)(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13456">(d)</ref>, those represented by the appellant, or consumers, respectively) would incur significant costs if the decision were to have effect before the determination of the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the balance of convenience does not otherwise require effect to be given to the decision pending that determination.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA’s decision on an application for a direction under this paragraph must be made—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where the Authority makes representations or observations in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#d25e35364">3(2)</ref>, before the end of 10 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which those representations or observations are received;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, before the end of 14 working days beginning with the first working day following the day on which the application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35227">(3)(a)</ref> is received.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35289"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The appellant must send the Authority a copy of the application for a direction under this paragraph at the same time as it is sent to the CMA.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35295"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A direction under this paragraph must be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>given by an authorised member of the CMA, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>published, in a way an authorised member of the CMA considers appropriate, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is given.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref><ref href="#d25e13825">(2)</ref> applies to the publication of a direction under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35295">(6)</ref> as it does to the publication under section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> of a determination by the CMA on an appeal.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Time limit for representations and observations by the Authority</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35364">(2)</ref> applies where the Authority wishes to make representations or observations to the CMA in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application for permission to bring an appeal under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35013">1</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an application for a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35364"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority must make the representations or observations in writing before the end of 10 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which it received a copy of the application under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35061">1(7)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e35289">2(5)</ref> as the case may be.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35397">(4)</ref> applies where an application for permission to bring an appeal has been granted and the Authority wishes to make representations or observations to the CMA in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority’s reasons for the decision in relation to which the appeal is being brought, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any grounds on which that appeal is being brought against that decision.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35397"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Authority must make the representations or observations in writing before the end of 15 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which permission to bring the appeal was granted.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Authority must send a copy of the representations and observations it makes under this paragraph to the appellant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Consideration and determination of appeal by group</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A group constituted by the chair of the CMA under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 for the purpose of carrying out functions of the CMA with respect to an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> must consist of three members of the CMA panel.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision of the group is effective if, and only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>all the members of the group are present when it is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at least two members of the group are in favour of the decision.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Matters to be considered on appeal</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The CMA, if it thinks it necessary to do so for the purpose of securing the determination of an appeal within the period provided for by section <ref href="#d25e13686">12H</ref>, may disregard—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any or all matters raised by an appellant that were not raised by that appellant at the time of the relevant application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any or all matters raised by the Authority that were not contained in representations or observations made for the purposes of the appeal in accordance with paragraph 3.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-application">relevant application</term>” means an application under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35013">1</ref> or <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Production of documents etc</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35489" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Schedule, the CMA may, by notice, require—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person to produce to the CMA the documents specified or otherwise identified in the notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who carries on a business to supply to the CMA such estimates, forecasts, returns or other information as may be specified or described in the notice in relation to that business.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power to require the production of a document, or the supply of any estimate, forecast, return or other information, is a power to require its production or, as the case may be, supply—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the time and place specified in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a legible form.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>No person is to be compelled under this paragraph to produce a document or supply an estimate, forecast, return or other information that the person could not be compelled to produce in civil proceedings in the High Court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>An authorised member of the CMA may, for the purpose of the exercise of the functions of the CMA, make arrangements for copies to be taken of a document produced or an estimate, forecast, return or other information supplied under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A notice for the purposes of this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may be issued on the CMA’s behalf by an authorised member of the CMA;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must include information about the possible consequences of not complying with the notice (as set out in paragraph <ref href="#d25e35760">10</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Oral hearings</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35565" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="d25e35569"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Schedule an oral hearing may be held, and evidence may be taken on oath—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by a person considering an application for permission to bring an appeal under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35013">1</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by a person considering an application for a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by a group with the function of determining an appeal,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and, for that purpose, such a person or group may administer oaths.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35601"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The CMA may, by notice, require a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to attend at a time and place specified in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at that time and place, to give evidence to a person or group mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35569">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>At any oral hearing, the person or group conducting the hearing may require—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the appellant, or the Authority, if present at the hearing to give evidence or to make representations or observations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person attending the hearing as a representative of the appellant or of the Authority to make representations or observations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who gives oral evidence at the hearing may be cross-examined by or on behalf of any party to the appeal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If the appellant, the Authority, or the appellant’s or Authority’s representative is not present at a hearing—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is no requirement to give notice to that person under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35601">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person or group conducting the hearing may determine the application or appeal without hearing that person’s evidence, representations or observations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>No person is to be compelled under this paragraph to give evidence which that person could not be compelled to give in civil proceedings in the High Court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>Where a person is required under this paragraph to attend at a place more than 10 miles from that person’s place of residence, an authorised member of the CMA must arrange for that person to be paid the necessary expenses of attendance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><content><p>A notice for the purposes of this paragraph may be issued on the CMA’s behalf by an authorised member of the CMA.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Written statements</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35688" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The CMA may, by notice, require a person to produce a written statement with respect to a matter specified in the notice to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person who is considering, or is to consider, an application for a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a group with the function of determining an appeal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power to require the production of a written statement includes power—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to specify the time and place at which it is to be produced, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require it to be verified by a statement of truth,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and a statement required to be so verified must be disregarded unless it is so verified.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>No person is to be compelled under this paragraph to produce a written statement with respect to any matter about which that person could not be compelled to give evidence in civil proceedings in the High Court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A notice for the purposes of this paragraph may be issued on the CMA’s behalf by an authorised member of the CMA.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Expert advice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Where permission to bring an appeal is granted under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35013">1</ref>, the CMA may commission expert advice with respect to any matter raised by a party to that appeal.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Defaults in relation to evidence</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35760" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies if a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-defaulter">the defaulter</term>”)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>fails to comply with a notice issued or other requirement imposed under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35489">6</ref>, <ref href="#d25e35565">7</ref> or <ref href="#d25e35688">8</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in complying with a notice under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35688">8</ref>, makes a statement that is false in any material particular, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in providing information verified in accordance with a statement of truth required by appeal rules, provides information that is false in a material particular.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>An authorised member of the CMA may certify the failure, or the fact that such a false statement has been made or such false information has been given, to the High Court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The High Court may inquire into a matter certified to it under this paragraph and if, after having heard—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any witness against or on behalf of the defaulter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any statement in the defaulter’s defence,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>it is satisfied that the defaulter, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with the notice or other requirement, or made the false statement, or gave the false information, that court may punish that defaulter as if the person had been guilty of contempt of court.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where the High Court has power under this paragraph to punish a body corporate for contempt of court, it may so punish any director or other officer of that body (either instead of or as well as punishing the body).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person who wilfully alters, suppresses or destroys a document that the person has been required to produce under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35489">6</ref> is guilty of an offence and shall be liable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction to a fine;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine, or to both.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Appeal rules</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35859" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The CMA Board may make rules of procedure regulating the conduct and disposal of appeals under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Those rules may include provision supplementing the provisions of this Schedule in relation to any application, notice, hearing, power or requirement for which this Schedule provides; and that provision may, in particular, impose time limits or other restrictions on—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the taking of evidence at an oral hearing, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the making of representations or observations at such a hearing.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The CMA Board must publish rules made under this paragraph in a way it considers appropriate for bringing them to the attention of those likely to be affected by them.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making rules under this paragraph, the CMA Board must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Rules under this paragraph may make different provision for different cases.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="d25e35916"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A group that determines an appeal must make an order requiring the payment to the CMA of the costs incurred by the CMA in connection with the appeal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An order under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35916">(1)</ref> must require those costs to be paid—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where the appeal is allowed in full, by the Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>where the appeal is dismissed in full, by the appellant, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>where the appeal is partially allowed, by one or more parties in such proportions as the CMA considers appropriate in all the circumstances.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The group that determines an appeal may also make such order as it thinks fit for requiring a party to the appeal to make payments to another party in respect of costs reasonably incurred by that other party in connection with the appeal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35955"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who is required by an order under this paragraph to pay a sum to another person must comply with the order before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the making of the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Sums required to be paid by an order under this paragraph but not paid within the period mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35955">(4)</ref> shall bear interest at such rate as may be determined in accordance with provision contained in the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Any costs payable by virtue of an order under this paragraph and any interest that has not been paid may be recovered as a civil debt by the person in whose favour that order is made.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Interpretation of Schedule</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appeal">appeal</term>” means an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appeal-rules">appeal rules</term>” means rules of procedure under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35859">11</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“authorised member of the CMA”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a power exercisable in connection with an appeal in respect of which a group has been constituted by the chair of the CMA under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, means a member of that group who has been authorised by the chair of the CMA to exercise that power;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a power exercisable in connection with an application for permission to bring an appeal, or otherwise in connection with an appeal in respect of which a group has not been so constituted by the chair of the CMA, means—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>any member of the CMA Board who is also a member of the CMA panel, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>any member of the CMA panel authorised by the Secretary of State (whether generally or specifically) to exercise the power in question;</p></item></blockList></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-cma-board">CMA Board</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-cma-panel">CMA panel</term>” have the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statement-of-truth">statement of truth</term>”, in relation to the production of a statement or provision of information by a person, means a statement that the person believes the facts stated in the statement or information to be true;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-working-day">working day</term>” means any day other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Saturday or Sunday;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Christmas Day or Good Friday;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a day which is a bank holiday in England and Wales under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>References in this Schedule to a party to an appeal are references to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the appellant, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-14"><num>SCHEDULE 14<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 98</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain as condition of planning permission</heading><part eId="schedule-14-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Biodiversity gain condition</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, after section 90 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Biodiversity gain</heading><section><num>90A</num><heading>Biodiversity gain in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain in England) has effect.</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In that Act, after Schedule 7 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 7A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 90A</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain in England</heading><part><num>PART 1</num><heading>Overview and interpretation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Overview</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule makes provision for grants of planning permission in England to be subject to a condition to secure that the biodiversity gain objective is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> to <ref href="#d25e36547">12</ref> have effect for the purposes of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain objective</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36177" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The biodiversity gain objective is met in relation to development for which planning permission is granted if the biodiversity value attributable to the development exceeds the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat by at least the relevant percentage.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The biodiversity value attributable to the development is the total of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value, in relation to the development, of any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any biodiversity credits purchased for the development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36211"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The relevant percentage is 10%.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36217"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to change the relevant percentage.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity value and the biodiversity metric</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>References to the biodiversity value of any habitat or habitat enhancement are to its value as calculated in accordance with the biodiversity metric.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The biodiversity metric is a document for measuring, for the purposes of this Schedule, the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of habitat or habitat enhancement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The biodiversity metric is to be produced and published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise and republish the biodiversity metric.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before publishing or republishing the biodiversity metric the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional provision in relation to the revision and republication of the biodiversity metric.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay the biodiversity metric, and any revised biodiversity metric, before Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Pre-development biodiversity value</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="d25e36279"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In relation to any development for which planning permission is granted, the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat on the relevant date.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The relevant date is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36291"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case in which planning permission is granted on application, the date of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36297"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, the date on which the planning permission is granted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the person submitting the biodiversity gain plan for approval and the planning authority may agree that the relevant date is to be a date earlier than that specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36291">(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36297">(b)</ref> (but not a date which is before the day on which this Schedule comes into force in relation to the development).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph is subject to paragraphs <ref href="#d25e36327">6</ref> and <ref href="#d25e36362">7</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36327" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>a person carries on activities on land on or after 30 January 2020 otherwise than in accordance with—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>planning permission, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any other permission of a kind specified by the Secretary of State by regulations, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result of the activities the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36279">5(1)</ref> is lower on the relevant date than it would otherwise have been,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is to be taken to be its biodiversity value immediately before the carrying on of the activities.</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36362" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>Where planning permission is granted in respect of land which is registered in the biodiversity gain site register under section 100 of the Environment Act 2021, the pre-development biodiversity value of the land is the total of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat on the relevant date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the extent that it is not included within that value, the biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement which is, on that date, recorded in the register as habitat enhancement to be achieved on the land.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Post-development biodiversity value</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>In relation to any development for which planning permission is granted, the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is the projected value of the onsite habitat as at the time the development is completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That value is to be calculated by taking the pre-development biodiversity value and—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if at the time the development is completed the development will, taken as a whole, have increased the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, adding the amount of that increase, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if at the time the development is completed the development will, taken as a whole, have decreased the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, subtracting the amount of that decrease.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>This is subject to paragraph <ref href="#d25e36417">9</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36417" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="d25e36421"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies in relation to any development for which planning permission is granted where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36427"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person submitting the biodiversity gain plan for approval proposes to carry out works in the course of the development that increase the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning authority considers that the increase is significant in relation to the pre-development biodiversity value.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The increase in biodiversity value referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36421">(1)</ref> is to be taken into account in calculating the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat only if the planning authority is satisfied that the condition in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36451">(3)</ref> is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36451"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The condition is that any habitat enhancement resulting from the works referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36427">(1)(a)</ref> will, by virtue of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a condition subject to which the planning permission is granted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a planning obligation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a conservation covenant,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>be maintained for at least 30 years after the development is completed.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36451">(3)</ref> so as to substitute for the period for the time being specified there a different period of at least 30 years.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Registered offsite biodiversity gains</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-offsite-biodiversity-gain">Registered offsite biodiversity gain</term>” means any habitat enhancement, where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36505"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the enhancement is required to be carried out under a conservation covenant or planning obligation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enhancement is recorded in the biodiversity gain site register (as to which, see section 100 of the Environment Act 2021).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>References to the allocation of registered offsite biodiversity gain are to its allocation in accordance with the terms of the conservation covenant or planning obligation referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36505">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The biodiversity value of registered offsite biodiversity gain is measured, under the biodiversity metric, in relation to development to which it is allocated.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity credits</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-credits">Biodiversity credits</term>” means credits under section 101 of the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>General</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36547" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In relation to development for which planning permission is granted—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-onsite-habitat">onsite habitat</term>” means habitat on the land to which the planning permission relates;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means the local planning authority, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted by Mayoral development order under section 61DB, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the Mayor of London or the local planning authority as may be specified in the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted by the Secretary of State under section 62A, 76A or 77, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the Secretary of State or the local planning authority as the Secretary of State may determine;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted on an appeal under section 78, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the person determining the appeal or the local planning authority as that person may direct.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-habitat-enhancement">Habitat enhancement</term>” means enhancement of the biodiversity of habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>References to the grant of planning permission include the deemed grant of planning permission.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part><num>PART 2</num><heading>Condition of planning permission relating to biodiversity gain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>General condition of planning permission</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36617" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Every planning permission granted for the development of land in England shall be deemed to have been granted subject to the condition in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36630">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36630"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The condition is that the development may not be begun unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36636"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a biodiversity gain plan has been submitted to the planning authority (see paragraph <ref href="#d25e36657">14</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36645"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning authority has approved the plan (see paragraph <ref href="#d25e36760">15</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain plan</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36657" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36636">13(2)(a)</ref>, a biodiversity gain plan is a plan which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to development for which planning permission is granted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifies the matters referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36685">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36685"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any biodiversity credits purchased for the development, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36721"><num>(f)</num><content><p>such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36727"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any other matters to be included in a biodiversity gain plan;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the form of a biodiversity gain plan;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the procedure to be followed in relation to the submission of a biodiversity gain plan (including the time by which a plan must be submitted);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>persons who may or must submit a biodiversity gain plan.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Approval of biodiversity gain plan</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36760" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36645">13(2)(b)</ref> a planning authority to which a biodiversity gain plan is submitted must approve the plan if, and only if, it is satisfied as to the matters specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36776">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36776"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is as specified in the plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is at least the value specified in the plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that, in a case where any registered offsite biodiversity gain is specified in the plan as allocated to the development—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the registered offsite biodiversity gain is so allocated (and, if the allocation is conditional, that any conditions attaching to the allocation have been met or will be met by the time the development begins), and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the registered offsite biodiversity gain has the biodiversity value specified in the plan in relation to the development,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that any biodiversity credits specified in the plan as purchased for the development have been so purchased,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the biodiversity gain objective is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>any other matters specified in the plan under paragraph 14(2)(f).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Regulations about determinations</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36833" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations as to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the procedure which a planning authority is to follow in determining whether to approve a biodiversity gain plan (including the time by which a determination must be made);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which may or must be taken into account in making such a determination;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>appeals relating to such a determination.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Exceptions</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>Paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> does not apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>development for which planning permission is granted—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by a development order, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>under section 293A (urgent Crown development), or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>development of such other description as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modifications for irreplaceable habitat</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying or excluding the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to any development for which planning permission is granted where the onsite habitat is “<term refersTo="#term-irreplaceable-habitat">irreplaceable habitat</term>” as defined in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph must make provision requiring, in relation to any such development, the making of arrangements for the purpose of minimising the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may confer powers and duties, including powers and duties in relation to the giving of guidance, on Natural England.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modifications for particular kinds of planning permission</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36934"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the grant of outline planning permission, where the reservation of matters for subsequent approval has the effect of requiring or permitting development to proceed in phases, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36940"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the grant of any kind of planning permission, where the grant is subject to conditions (whether requiring the subsequent approval of any matters or otherwise) having that effect.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may include provision for a grant of planning permission referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36934">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36940">(b)</ref> to be subject to conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying or excluding the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to development for which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36971"><num>(a)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted under section 73A (planning permission for development already carried out), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36977"><num>(b)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted by an order under section 102 (orders requiring discontinuance of use etc).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph may in particular include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> not to apply in relation to the grant of planning permission referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36971">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36977">(b)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37004"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the grant of any such planning permission to be subject to other conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37010"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The conditions referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37004">(2)(b)</ref> may include conditions requiring—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>habitat enhancement on the land to which the planning permission relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the allocation of registered offsite biodiversity gain to any development for which the planning permission is granted;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the purchase of biodiversity credits for any such development.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Further application of this Part</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision to apply this Part of this Schedule in relation to development for which planning permission is granted under section 141 or 177(1), with such modifications or exclusions as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-14-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 56 (time when development begins), in subsection (3), at the end insert <quotedText>“and paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 69 (register of applications etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>applications for approval of biodiversity gain plans under Part 2 of Schedule 7A.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “and (aza)” substitute <quotedText>“, (aza) and (e)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 70 (determination of applications: general considerations), in subsection (1)(a), after “section 62D(5)” insert <quotedText>“, paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 73 (determination of applications to develop land after non-compliance), after subsection (2A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section authorises the disapplication of the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2D) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A a biodiversity gain plan was approved in relation to the previous planning permission (“the earlier biodiversity gain plan”),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the conditions subject to which the planning permission is granted under this section do not affect the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat as specified in the earlier biodiversity gain plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>Where this subsection applies, the earlier biodiversity gain plan is regarded as approved for the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A in relation to the planning permission granted under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 74A (deemed discharge of planning permission conditions), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>But this section does not apply to the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 76C (provisions applying to applications made under section 62A), in subsection (2), after “Schedule 1” insert <quotedText>“, or by regulations under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36727">14(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36833">16</ref> of Schedule 7A,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 84 (simplified planning zone schemes: conditions and limitations on planning permission), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A simplified planning zone scheme may not disapply the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 88 (enterprise zones), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) is subject to paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In section 96A (power to make non-material changes to planning permission), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The conditions referred to in subsection (3)(b) do not include the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In section 97 (revocation or modification of planning permission), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not permit the revocation or modification of the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (the biodiversity gain condition), subject as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A to apply in relation to the modification of planning permission under this section, subject to such modifications as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for planning permission modified under this section to be subject to other conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> of Schedule 7A (including conditions of a kind referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e37010">20(3)</ref> of that Schedule).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In section 100ZA (restriction on power to impose planning conditions in England), in subsection (13)(c), after “limitation” insert <quotedText>“but do not include the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106 (planning obligations), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “106C” insert <quotedText>“, Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106A (modification and discharge of planning obligations), after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><intro><p>Except in such cases as may be prescribed, the authority may not under subsection (6) discharge or modify the planning obligation if the authority considers that doing so would—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prevent the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> of Schedule 7A from being met in relation to any development, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give rise to a significant risk of that objective not being met in relation to any development.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-15"><num>(15)</num><content><p><mod>In section 333 (regulations and orders), after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3AA)</num><content><p>No regulations may be made under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36217">2(4)</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition) unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-14-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Biodiversity gain condition</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, after section 90 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Biodiversity gain</heading><section><num>90A</num><heading>Biodiversity gain in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain in England) has effect.</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In that Act, after Schedule 7 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 7A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 90A</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain in England</heading><part><num>PART 1</num><heading>Overview and interpretation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Overview</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule makes provision for grants of planning permission in England to be subject to a condition to secure that the biodiversity gain objective is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> to <ref href="#d25e36547">12</ref> have effect for the purposes of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain objective</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36177" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The biodiversity gain objective is met in relation to development for which planning permission is granted if the biodiversity value attributable to the development exceeds the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat by at least the relevant percentage.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The biodiversity value attributable to the development is the total of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value, in relation to the development, of any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any biodiversity credits purchased for the development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36211"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The relevant percentage is 10%.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36217"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to change the relevant percentage.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity value and the biodiversity metric</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>References to the biodiversity value of any habitat or habitat enhancement are to its value as calculated in accordance with the biodiversity metric.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The biodiversity metric is a document for measuring, for the purposes of this Schedule, the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of habitat or habitat enhancement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The biodiversity metric is to be produced and published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise and republish the biodiversity metric.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before publishing or republishing the biodiversity metric the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional provision in relation to the revision and republication of the biodiversity metric.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay the biodiversity metric, and any revised biodiversity metric, before Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Pre-development biodiversity value</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="d25e36279"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In relation to any development for which planning permission is granted, the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat on the relevant date.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The relevant date is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36291"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case in which planning permission is granted on application, the date of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36297"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, the date on which the planning permission is granted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the person submitting the biodiversity gain plan for approval and the planning authority may agree that the relevant date is to be a date earlier than that specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36291">(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36297">(b)</ref> (but not a date which is before the day on which this Schedule comes into force in relation to the development).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph is subject to paragraphs <ref href="#d25e36327">6</ref> and <ref href="#d25e36362">7</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36327" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>a person carries on activities on land on or after 30 January 2020 otherwise than in accordance with—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>planning permission, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any other permission of a kind specified by the Secretary of State by regulations, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result of the activities the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36279">5(1)</ref> is lower on the relevant date than it would otherwise have been,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is to be taken to be its biodiversity value immediately before the carrying on of the activities.</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36362" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>Where planning permission is granted in respect of land which is registered in the biodiversity gain site register under section 100 of the Environment Act 2021, the pre-development biodiversity value of the land is the total of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat on the relevant date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the extent that it is not included within that value, the biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement which is, on that date, recorded in the register as habitat enhancement to be achieved on the land.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Post-development biodiversity value</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>In relation to any development for which planning permission is granted, the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is the projected value of the onsite habitat as at the time the development is completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That value is to be calculated by taking the pre-development biodiversity value and—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if at the time the development is completed the development will, taken as a whole, have increased the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, adding the amount of that increase, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if at the time the development is completed the development will, taken as a whole, have decreased the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, subtracting the amount of that decrease.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>This is subject to paragraph <ref href="#d25e36417">9</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36417" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="d25e36421"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies in relation to any development for which planning permission is granted where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36427"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person submitting the biodiversity gain plan for approval proposes to carry out works in the course of the development that increase the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning authority considers that the increase is significant in relation to the pre-development biodiversity value.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The increase in biodiversity value referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36421">(1)</ref> is to be taken into account in calculating the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat only if the planning authority is satisfied that the condition in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36451">(3)</ref> is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36451"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The condition is that any habitat enhancement resulting from the works referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36427">(1)(a)</ref> will, by virtue of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a condition subject to which the planning permission is granted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a planning obligation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a conservation covenant,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>be maintained for at least 30 years after the development is completed.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36451">(3)</ref> so as to substitute for the period for the time being specified there a different period of at least 30 years.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Registered offsite biodiversity gains</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-offsite-biodiversity-gain">Registered offsite biodiversity gain</term>” means any habitat enhancement, where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36505"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the enhancement is required to be carried out under a conservation covenant or planning obligation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enhancement is recorded in the biodiversity gain site register (as to which, see section 100 of the Environment Act 2021).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>References to the allocation of registered offsite biodiversity gain are to its allocation in accordance with the terms of the conservation covenant or planning obligation referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36505">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The biodiversity value of registered offsite biodiversity gain is measured, under the biodiversity metric, in relation to development to which it is allocated.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity credits</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-credits">Biodiversity credits</term>” means credits under section 101 of the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>General</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36547" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In relation to development for which planning permission is granted—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-onsite-habitat">onsite habitat</term>” means habitat on the land to which the planning permission relates;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means the local planning authority, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted by Mayoral development order under section 61DB, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the Mayor of London or the local planning authority as may be specified in the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted by the Secretary of State under section 62A, 76A or 77, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the Secretary of State or the local planning authority as the Secretary of State may determine;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted on an appeal under section 78, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the person determining the appeal or the local planning authority as that person may direct.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-habitat-enhancement">Habitat enhancement</term>” means enhancement of the biodiversity of habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>References to the grant of planning permission include the deemed grant of planning permission.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part><num>PART 2</num><heading>Condition of planning permission relating to biodiversity gain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>General condition of planning permission</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36617" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Every planning permission granted for the development of land in England shall be deemed to have been granted subject to the condition in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36630">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36630"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The condition is that the development may not be begun unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36636"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a biodiversity gain plan has been submitted to the planning authority (see paragraph <ref href="#d25e36657">14</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36645"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning authority has approved the plan (see paragraph <ref href="#d25e36760">15</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain plan</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36657" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36636">13(2)(a)</ref>, a biodiversity gain plan is a plan which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to development for which planning permission is granted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifies the matters referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36685">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36685"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any biodiversity credits purchased for the development, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36721"><num>(f)</num><content><p>such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36727"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any other matters to be included in a biodiversity gain plan;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the form of a biodiversity gain plan;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the procedure to be followed in relation to the submission of a biodiversity gain plan (including the time by which a plan must be submitted);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>persons who may or must submit a biodiversity gain plan.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Approval of biodiversity gain plan</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36760" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36645">13(2)(b)</ref> a planning authority to which a biodiversity gain plan is submitted must approve the plan if, and only if, it is satisfied as to the matters specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36776">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36776"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is as specified in the plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is at least the value specified in the plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that, in a case where any registered offsite biodiversity gain is specified in the plan as allocated to the development—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the registered offsite biodiversity gain is so allocated (and, if the allocation is conditional, that any conditions attaching to the allocation have been met or will be met by the time the development begins), and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the registered offsite biodiversity gain has the biodiversity value specified in the plan in relation to the development,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that any biodiversity credits specified in the plan as purchased for the development have been so purchased,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the biodiversity gain objective is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>any other matters specified in the plan under paragraph 14(2)(f).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Regulations about determinations</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36833" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations as to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the procedure which a planning authority is to follow in determining whether to approve a biodiversity gain plan (including the time by which a determination must be made);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which may or must be taken into account in making such a determination;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>appeals relating to such a determination.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Exceptions</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>Paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> does not apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>development for which planning permission is granted—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by a development order, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>under section 293A (urgent Crown development), or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>development of such other description as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modifications for irreplaceable habitat</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying or excluding the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to any development for which planning permission is granted where the onsite habitat is “<term refersTo="#term-irreplaceable-habitat">irreplaceable habitat</term>” as defined in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph must make provision requiring, in relation to any such development, the making of arrangements for the purpose of minimising the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may confer powers and duties, including powers and duties in relation to the giving of guidance, on Natural England.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modifications for particular kinds of planning permission</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36934"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the grant of outline planning permission, where the reservation of matters for subsequent approval has the effect of requiring or permitting development to proceed in phases, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36940"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the grant of any kind of planning permission, where the grant is subject to conditions (whether requiring the subsequent approval of any matters or otherwise) having that effect.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may include provision for a grant of planning permission referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36934">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36940">(b)</ref> to be subject to conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying or excluding the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to development for which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36971"><num>(a)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted under section 73A (planning permission for development already carried out), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36977"><num>(b)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted by an order under section 102 (orders requiring discontinuance of use etc).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph may in particular include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> not to apply in relation to the grant of planning permission referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36971">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36977">(b)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37004"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the grant of any such planning permission to be subject to other conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37010"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The conditions referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37004">(2)(b)</ref> may include conditions requiring—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>habitat enhancement on the land to which the planning permission relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the allocation of registered offsite biodiversity gain to any development for which the planning permission is granted;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the purchase of biodiversity credits for any such development.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Further application of this Part</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision to apply this Part of this Schedule in relation to development for which planning permission is granted under section 141 or 177(1), with such modifications or exclusions as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, after section 90 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Biodiversity gain</heading><section><num>90A</num><heading>Biodiversity gain in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain in England) has effect.</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In that Act, after Schedule 7 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 7A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 90A</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain in England</heading><part><num>PART 1</num><heading>Overview and interpretation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Overview</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule makes provision for grants of planning permission in England to be subject to a condition to secure that the biodiversity gain objective is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> to <ref href="#d25e36547">12</ref> have effect for the purposes of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain objective</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36177" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The biodiversity gain objective is met in relation to development for which planning permission is granted if the biodiversity value attributable to the development exceeds the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat by at least the relevant percentage.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The biodiversity value attributable to the development is the total of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value, in relation to the development, of any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any biodiversity credits purchased for the development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36211"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The relevant percentage is 10%.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36217"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to change the relevant percentage.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity value and the biodiversity metric</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>References to the biodiversity value of any habitat or habitat enhancement are to its value as calculated in accordance with the biodiversity metric.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The biodiversity metric is a document for measuring, for the purposes of this Schedule, the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of habitat or habitat enhancement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The biodiversity metric is to be produced and published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise and republish the biodiversity metric.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before publishing or republishing the biodiversity metric the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional provision in relation to the revision and republication of the biodiversity metric.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay the biodiversity metric, and any revised biodiversity metric, before Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Pre-development biodiversity value</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="d25e36279"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In relation to any development for which planning permission is granted, the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat on the relevant date.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The relevant date is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36291"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case in which planning permission is granted on application, the date of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36297"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, the date on which the planning permission is granted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the person submitting the biodiversity gain plan for approval and the planning authority may agree that the relevant date is to be a date earlier than that specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36291">(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36297">(b)</ref> (but not a date which is before the day on which this Schedule comes into force in relation to the development).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph is subject to paragraphs <ref href="#d25e36327">6</ref> and <ref href="#d25e36362">7</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36327" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>a person carries on activities on land on or after 30 January 2020 otherwise than in accordance with—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>planning permission, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any other permission of a kind specified by the Secretary of State by regulations, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result of the activities the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36279">5(1)</ref> is lower on the relevant date than it would otherwise have been,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is to be taken to be its biodiversity value immediately before the carrying on of the activities.</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36362" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>Where planning permission is granted in respect of land which is registered in the biodiversity gain site register under section 100 of the Environment Act 2021, the pre-development biodiversity value of the land is the total of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat on the relevant date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the extent that it is not included within that value, the biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement which is, on that date, recorded in the register as habitat enhancement to be achieved on the land.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Post-development biodiversity value</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>In relation to any development for which planning permission is granted, the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is the projected value of the onsite habitat as at the time the development is completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That value is to be calculated by taking the pre-development biodiversity value and—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if at the time the development is completed the development will, taken as a whole, have increased the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, adding the amount of that increase, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if at the time the development is completed the development will, taken as a whole, have decreased the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, subtracting the amount of that decrease.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>This is subject to paragraph <ref href="#d25e36417">9</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36417" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="d25e36421"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies in relation to any development for which planning permission is granted where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36427"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person submitting the biodiversity gain plan for approval proposes to carry out works in the course of the development that increase the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning authority considers that the increase is significant in relation to the pre-development biodiversity value.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The increase in biodiversity value referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36421">(1)</ref> is to be taken into account in calculating the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat only if the planning authority is satisfied that the condition in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36451">(3)</ref> is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36451"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The condition is that any habitat enhancement resulting from the works referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36427">(1)(a)</ref> will, by virtue of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a condition subject to which the planning permission is granted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a planning obligation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a conservation covenant,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>be maintained for at least 30 years after the development is completed.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36451">(3)</ref> so as to substitute for the period for the time being specified there a different period of at least 30 years.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Registered offsite biodiversity gains</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-offsite-biodiversity-gain">Registered offsite biodiversity gain</term>” means any habitat enhancement, where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36505"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the enhancement is required to be carried out under a conservation covenant or planning obligation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enhancement is recorded in the biodiversity gain site register (as to which, see section 100 of the Environment Act 2021).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>References to the allocation of registered offsite biodiversity gain are to its allocation in accordance with the terms of the conservation covenant or planning obligation referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36505">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The biodiversity value of registered offsite biodiversity gain is measured, under the biodiversity metric, in relation to development to which it is allocated.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity credits</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-credits">Biodiversity credits</term>” means credits under section 101 of the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>General</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36547" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In relation to development for which planning permission is granted—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-onsite-habitat">onsite habitat</term>” means habitat on the land to which the planning permission relates;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means the local planning authority, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted by Mayoral development order under section 61DB, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the Mayor of London or the local planning authority as may be specified in the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted by the Secretary of State under section 62A, 76A or 77, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the Secretary of State or the local planning authority as the Secretary of State may determine;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted on an appeal under section 78, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the person determining the appeal or the local planning authority as that person may direct.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-habitat-enhancement">Habitat enhancement</term>” means enhancement of the biodiversity of habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>References to the grant of planning permission include the deemed grant of planning permission.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part><num>PART 2</num><heading>Condition of planning permission relating to biodiversity gain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>General condition of planning permission</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36617" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Every planning permission granted for the development of land in England shall be deemed to have been granted subject to the condition in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36630">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36630"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The condition is that the development may not be begun unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36636"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a biodiversity gain plan has been submitted to the planning authority (see paragraph <ref href="#d25e36657">14</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36645"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning authority has approved the plan (see paragraph <ref href="#d25e36760">15</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain plan</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36657" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36636">13(2)(a)</ref>, a biodiversity gain plan is a plan which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to development for which planning permission is granted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifies the matters referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36685">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36685"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any biodiversity credits purchased for the development, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36721"><num>(f)</num><content><p>such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36727"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any other matters to be included in a biodiversity gain plan;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the form of a biodiversity gain plan;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the procedure to be followed in relation to the submission of a biodiversity gain plan (including the time by which a plan must be submitted);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>persons who may or must submit a biodiversity gain plan.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Approval of biodiversity gain plan</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36760" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36645">13(2)(b)</ref> a planning authority to which a biodiversity gain plan is submitted must approve the plan if, and only if, it is satisfied as to the matters specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36776">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36776"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is as specified in the plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is at least the value specified in the plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that, in a case where any registered offsite biodiversity gain is specified in the plan as allocated to the development—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the registered offsite biodiversity gain is so allocated (and, if the allocation is conditional, that any conditions attaching to the allocation have been met or will be met by the time the development begins), and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the registered offsite biodiversity gain has the biodiversity value specified in the plan in relation to the development,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that any biodiversity credits specified in the plan as purchased for the development have been so purchased,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the biodiversity gain objective is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>any other matters specified in the plan under paragraph 14(2)(f).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Regulations about determinations</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36833" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations as to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the procedure which a planning authority is to follow in determining whether to approve a biodiversity gain plan (including the time by which a determination must be made);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which may or must be taken into account in making such a determination;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>appeals relating to such a determination.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Exceptions</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>Paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> does not apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>development for which planning permission is granted—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by a development order, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>under section 293A (urgent Crown development), or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>development of such other description as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modifications for irreplaceable habitat</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying or excluding the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to any development for which planning permission is granted where the onsite habitat is “<term refersTo="#term-irreplaceable-habitat">irreplaceable habitat</term>” as defined in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph must make provision requiring, in relation to any such development, the making of arrangements for the purpose of minimising the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may confer powers and duties, including powers and duties in relation to the giving of guidance, on Natural England.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modifications for particular kinds of planning permission</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36934"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the grant of outline planning permission, where the reservation of matters for subsequent approval has the effect of requiring or permitting development to proceed in phases, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36940"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the grant of any kind of planning permission, where the grant is subject to conditions (whether requiring the subsequent approval of any matters or otherwise) having that effect.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may include provision for a grant of planning permission referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36934">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36940">(b)</ref> to be subject to conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying or excluding the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to development for which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36971"><num>(a)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted under section 73A (planning permission for development already carried out), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36977"><num>(b)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted by an order under section 102 (orders requiring discontinuance of use etc).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph may in particular include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> not to apply in relation to the grant of planning permission referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36971">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36977">(b)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37004"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the grant of any such planning permission to be subject to other conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37010"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The conditions referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37004">(2)(b)</ref> may include conditions requiring—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>habitat enhancement on the land to which the planning permission relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the allocation of registered offsite biodiversity gain to any development for which the planning permission is granted;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the purchase of biodiversity credits for any such development.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Further application of this Part</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision to apply this Part of this Schedule in relation to development for which planning permission is granted under section 141 or 177(1), with such modifications or exclusions as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-14-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 56 (time when development begins), in subsection (3), at the end insert <quotedText>“and paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 69 (register of applications etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>applications for approval of biodiversity gain plans under Part 2 of Schedule 7A.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “and (aza)” substitute <quotedText>“, (aza) and (e)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 70 (determination of applications: general considerations), in subsection (1)(a), after “section 62D(5)” insert <quotedText>“, paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 73 (determination of applications to develop land after non-compliance), after subsection (2A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section authorises the disapplication of the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2D) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A a biodiversity gain plan was approved in relation to the previous planning permission (“the earlier biodiversity gain plan”),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the conditions subject to which the planning permission is granted under this section do not affect the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat as specified in the earlier biodiversity gain plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>Where this subsection applies, the earlier biodiversity gain plan is regarded as approved for the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A in relation to the planning permission granted under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 74A (deemed discharge of planning permission conditions), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>But this section does not apply to the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 76C (provisions applying to applications made under section 62A), in subsection (2), after “Schedule 1” insert <quotedText>“, or by regulations under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36727">14(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36833">16</ref> of Schedule 7A,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 84 (simplified planning zone schemes: conditions and limitations on planning permission), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A simplified planning zone scheme may not disapply the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 88 (enterprise zones), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) is subject to paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In section 96A (power to make non-material changes to planning permission), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The conditions referred to in subsection (3)(b) do not include the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In section 97 (revocation or modification of planning permission), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not permit the revocation or modification of the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (the biodiversity gain condition), subject as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A to apply in relation to the modification of planning permission under this section, subject to such modifications as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for planning permission modified under this section to be subject to other conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> of Schedule 7A (including conditions of a kind referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e37010">20(3)</ref> of that Schedule).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In section 100ZA (restriction on power to impose planning conditions in England), in subsection (13)(c), after “limitation” insert <quotedText>“but do not include the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106 (planning obligations), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “106C” insert <quotedText>“, Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106A (modification and discharge of planning obligations), after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><intro><p>Except in such cases as may be prescribed, the authority may not under subsection (6) discharge or modify the planning obligation if the authority considers that doing so would—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prevent the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> of Schedule 7A from being met in relation to any development, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give rise to a significant risk of that objective not being met in relation to any development.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-15"><num>(15)</num><content><p><mod>In section 333 (regulations and orders), after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3AA)</num><content><p>No regulations may be made under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36217">2(4)</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition) unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 56 (time when development begins), in subsection (3), at the end insert <quotedText>“and paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 69 (register of applications etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>applications for approval of biodiversity gain plans under Part 2 of Schedule 7A.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “and (aza)” substitute <quotedText>“, (aza) and (e)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 70 (determination of applications: general considerations), in subsection (1)(a), after “section 62D(5)” insert <quotedText>“, paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 73 (determination of applications to develop land after non-compliance), after subsection (2A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section authorises the disapplication of the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2D) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A a biodiversity gain plan was approved in relation to the previous planning permission (“the earlier biodiversity gain plan”),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the conditions subject to which the planning permission is granted under this section do not affect the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat as specified in the earlier biodiversity gain plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>Where this subsection applies, the earlier biodiversity gain plan is regarded as approved for the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A in relation to the planning permission granted under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 74A (deemed discharge of planning permission conditions), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>But this section does not apply to the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 76C (provisions applying to applications made under section 62A), in subsection (2), after “Schedule 1” insert <quotedText>“, or by regulations under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36727">14(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36833">16</ref> of Schedule 7A,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 84 (simplified planning zone schemes: conditions and limitations on planning permission), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A simplified planning zone scheme may not disapply the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 88 (enterprise zones), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) is subject to paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In section 96A (power to make non-material changes to planning permission), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The conditions referred to in subsection (3)(b) do not include the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In section 97 (revocation or modification of planning permission), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not permit the revocation or modification of the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (the biodiversity gain condition), subject as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A to apply in relation to the modification of planning permission under this section, subject to such modifications as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for planning permission modified under this section to be subject to other conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> of Schedule 7A (including conditions of a kind referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e37010">20(3)</ref> of that Schedule).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In section 100ZA (restriction on power to impose planning conditions in England), in subsection (13)(c), after “limitation” insert <quotedText>“but do not include the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106 (planning obligations), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “106C” insert <quotedText>“, Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106A (modification and discharge of planning obligations), after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><intro><p>Except in such cases as may be prescribed, the authority may not under subsection (6) discharge or modify the planning obligation if the authority considers that doing so would—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prevent the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> of Schedule 7A from being met in relation to any development, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give rise to a significant risk of that objective not being met in relation to any development.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-15"><num>(15)</num><content><p><mod>In section 333 (regulations and orders), after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3AA)</num><content><p>No regulations may be made under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36217">2(4)</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition) unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-15"><num>SCHEDULE 15<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 99</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects</heading><part eId="schedule-15-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Principal amendments to the Planning Act 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 103 (Secretary of State is to decide applications), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Schedule 2A makes provision about biodiversity gain in relation to decisions of the Secretary of State under sections 104 and 105; and for related matters.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 104 (decisions in cases where national policy statement has effect) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must decide the application in accordance with any relevant national policy statement.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>In particular, if a relevant national policy statement contains a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A in relation to development of the description to which the application relates, the Secretary of State may not grant the application unless satisfied that the biodiversity gain objective contained in the statement is met in relation to the development to which the application relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>Subsections (3) and (3A) do not apply to the extent that one or more of subsections (4) to (8) applies.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In each of subsections (4), (5) and (6), for “any relevant national policy statement” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (3) or (3A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), for “a national policy statement” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (3) or (3A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>Section 105 (decisions in cases where no national policy statement has effect), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where there is a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A in relation to development of the description to which the application relates, the Secretary of State may not grant the application unless satisfied that the biodiversity gain objective contained in the statement is met in relation to the development to which the application relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) does not apply to the extent that the Secretary of State is satisfied that deciding the application in accordance with that subsection would have an effect referred to in section 104(4), (5), (6) or (7).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 2 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 2A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 103</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This Schedule applies to development which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a description of development to which a development consent order application may relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not excluded development,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent that the development is carried out in England.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37519"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-development-consent-order-application">development consent order application</term>” means an application made under section 37 which falls to be determined under section 104 or 105;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-excluded-development">excluded development</term>” means development of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement is a statement of government policy in relation to the biodiversity gain to be achieved in connection with any description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular the statement must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set out a biodiversity gain objective for any description of development to which this Schedule applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37565"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out that, where development consent order applications are made for any development of that description during a period specified in the statement, the development must meet that objective.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The statement may specify how development of any description may or must meet the biodiversity gain objective.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Schedule, references to the period for which a biodiversity gain statement has effect are to the period referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37565">(2)(b)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="d25e37590"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain objective is an objective that the biodiversity value attributable to development to which a biodiversity gain statement relates exceeds the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat by a percentage specified in the statement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37596"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The percentage specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37590">(1)</ref> must be at least 10%.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37605"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37596">(2)</ref> so as to change the percentage for the time being specified in it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective how the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of any habitat or habitat enhancement is to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That may include calculation by, or by reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e37630"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a biodiversity metric set out in a document produced by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the statement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity metric referred to in paragraph 4 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other biodiversity metric as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay any document within sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37630">(2)(a)</ref> before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitat consists of, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37685"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date by reference to which it is calculated.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may in particular under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37685">(1)(b)</ref> specify a different date in relation to development on land where activities on the land before the making of a development consent order application have, or have had, the result that the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is lower than it would otherwise have been.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must include provision to secure that, where a development consent order application relates to land which is registered in the biodiversity gain site register, the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat includes the biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement which is, on the date specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37685">(1)(b)</ref>, recorded in the register as habitat enhancement to be achieved on the land.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective what the biodiversity value attributable to any development consists of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, a biodiversity gain statement may specify any of the following as included in the biodiversity value attributable to any development—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e37725"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37731"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development (which may be registered offsite biodiversity gain), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any biodiversity credits purchased for the development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37743"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37725">(2)(a)</ref> a biodiversity gain statement specifies the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, the statement must specify what that value consists of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37752"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37731">(2)(b)</ref> a biodiversity gain statement specifies the biodiversity value of any offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development, other than registered offsite biodiversity gain, the statement must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what offsite biodiversity gain consists of, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the allocation of offsite biodiversity gain is to be recorded.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Provision under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37743">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e37752">(4)</ref> must include provision to secure that, where works are carried out for the purposes of any development that increase the biodiversity value of onsite or offsite habitat by an amount that is significant in relation to its previous biodiversity value, the increase is to be taken into account only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any habitat enhancement resulting from the works is maintained for a period specified in the statement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the maintenance of that habitat enhancement is secured in a way specified in the statement (for example, through conservation covenants or requirements imposed by a development consent order).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must set out whether, and if so how, the biodiversity gain objective applies in relation to development where the onsite habitat is irreplaceable habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify requirements, in relation to any such development, relating to the making of arrangements for the purpose of minimising the adverse effect of the development on the onsite habitat.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must specify the evidence that persons making a development consent order application in relation to which the statement has effect must produce in order to demonstrate how the biodiversity gain objective is met.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development covered by an existing national policy statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, at the time this Schedule comes into force, an existing national policy statement sets out policy in respect of a description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37832"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On the first review of the existing national policy statement under section 6 after the coming into force of this Schedule, the Secretary of State must amend the statement under section 6(5)(a) so as to include a biodiversity gain statement for development of that description.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37838"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue a separate biodiversity gain statement (a “separate biodiversity gain statement”) having effect for any period before that for which the statement included in the existing national policy statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref> has effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37847"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before issuing a separate biodiversity gain statement the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must keep a separate biodiversity gain statement under review and may amend it at any time.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a separate biodiversity gain statement before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>A separate biodiversity gain statement is for the purposes of section 104(2) to (9) to be regarded as contained in the existing national policy statement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37883"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If it appears to the Secretary of State that the existing national policy statement is inconsistent with a separate biodiversity gain statement, the Secretary of State may amend the existing national policy statement in such manner as seems appropriate to the Secretary of State to remove the inconsistency.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37889"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Where the existing national policy statement is amended pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref> to include a biodiversity gain statement in relation to any description of development, a separate biodiversity gain statement relating to development of that description must be revoked as from the beginning of the period for which the new statement has effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37898"><num>(10)</num><content><p>If the existing national policy statement’s designation as a national policy statement is withdrawn in relation to any description of development, any separate biodiversity gain statement relating to development of that description has effect as if it were a biodiversity gain statement issued under paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">10(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(11)</num><content><p>References in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#d25e37847">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e37898">(10)</ref> to separate biodiversity gain statements include amended versions of such statements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37920"><num>(12)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Schedule, “<term refersTo="#term-existing-national-policy-statement">existing national policy statement</term>” means a national policy statement which is designated under section 5 before the coming into force of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(13)</num><content><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref>, an existing national policy statement is only reviewed under section 6 after the coming into force of this Schedule if the review begins after that time.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development not covered by a national policy statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, at the time this Schedule comes into force or any subsequent time, no national policy statement sets out policy in respect of a description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37951"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue a biodiversity gain statement in relation to that description of development.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37957"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before issuing a biodiversity gain statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must keep a statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> under review and may amend or revoke it at any time.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37975"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>References in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#d25e37957">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e37975">(5)</ref> to statements issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> include amended versions of such statements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If after a statement is issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> a national policy statement relating to the description of development is designated under section 5, the Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include a biodiversity gain statement in relation to that description of development in the national policy statement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>revoke the statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development at sea</heading><paragraph eId="d25e38038" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="d25e38042"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for this Schedule to apply, with or without modifications, to any development to which this paragraph applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e38048"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies to development which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a description to which a development consent order application may relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not excluded development,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent that the development is carried out in the English marine region.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e38048">(2)</ref>, the “<term refersTo="#term-english-marine-region">English marine region</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English offshore region, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, excluding waters in England.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e38092"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may make provision modifying the application of this Schedule in relation to development which is carried out at an inter-tidal location.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e38092">(4)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-inter-tidal-location">inter-tidal location</term>” means a location that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is also at any time in the English inshore region.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-credits">biodiversity credits</term>” means credits under section 101 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-gain-site-register">biodiversity gain site register</term>” means the register under section 100 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>a “biodiversity metric” is a means of measuring the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of habitat or habitat enhancement;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-development-consent-order-application">development consent order application</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37519">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“English inshore region” and “English offshore region” have the meanings given by section 322 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-excluded-development">excluded development</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37519">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-national-policy-statement">existing national policy statement</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37920">9(12)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-irreplaceable-habitat">irreplaceable habitat</term>” has the meaning given in regulations under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-onsite-habitat">onsite habitat</term>”, in relation to any development, means habitat on the land to which the development consent order application relates, and “<term refersTo="#term-offsite-habitat">offsite habitat</term>” means habitat on other land;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-offsite-biodiversity-gain">registered offsite biodiversity gain</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph 10 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-15-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Supplementary amendments to the Planning Act 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 37 (applications for orders for development consent), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The documents and information prescribed under subsection (3)(d) may include documents and information demonstrating how any biodiversity gain objective in a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A having effect in relation to the development is to be met.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 120 (what may be included in development consent order), in subsection (2), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>requirements designed to secure that—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the biodiversity gain objective under Schedule 2A relevant to the development is met;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any proposals included in the application for the order for the purposes of meeting the biodiversity gain objective are implemented.</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 232 (orders and regulations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>regulations under paragraph <ref href="#d25e37605">3(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e38038">11</ref> of Schedule 2A.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7), after “or 105(2)(b)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#d25e37605">3(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e38038">11</ref> of Schedule 2A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-15-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Principal amendments to the Planning Act 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 103 (Secretary of State is to decide applications), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Schedule 2A makes provision about biodiversity gain in relation to decisions of the Secretary of State under sections 104 and 105; and for related matters.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 104 (decisions in cases where national policy statement has effect) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must decide the application in accordance with any relevant national policy statement.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>In particular, if a relevant national policy statement contains a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A in relation to development of the description to which the application relates, the Secretary of State may not grant the application unless satisfied that the biodiversity gain objective contained in the statement is met in relation to the development to which the application relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>Subsections (3) and (3A) do not apply to the extent that one or more of subsections (4) to (8) applies.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In each of subsections (4), (5) and (6), for “any relevant national policy statement” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (3) or (3A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), for “a national policy statement” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (3) or (3A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>Section 105 (decisions in cases where no national policy statement has effect), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where there is a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A in relation to development of the description to which the application relates, the Secretary of State may not grant the application unless satisfied that the biodiversity gain objective contained in the statement is met in relation to the development to which the application relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) does not apply to the extent that the Secretary of State is satisfied that deciding the application in accordance with that subsection would have an effect referred to in section 104(4), (5), (6) or (7).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 2 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 2A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 103</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This Schedule applies to development which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a description of development to which a development consent order application may relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not excluded development,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent that the development is carried out in England.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37519"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-development-consent-order-application">development consent order application</term>” means an application made under section 37 which falls to be determined under section 104 or 105;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-excluded-development">excluded development</term>” means development of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement is a statement of government policy in relation to the biodiversity gain to be achieved in connection with any description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular the statement must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set out a biodiversity gain objective for any description of development to which this Schedule applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37565"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out that, where development consent order applications are made for any development of that description during a period specified in the statement, the development must meet that objective.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The statement may specify how development of any description may or must meet the biodiversity gain objective.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Schedule, references to the period for which a biodiversity gain statement has effect are to the period referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37565">(2)(b)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="d25e37590"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain objective is an objective that the biodiversity value attributable to development to which a biodiversity gain statement relates exceeds the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat by a percentage specified in the statement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37596"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The percentage specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37590">(1)</ref> must be at least 10%.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37605"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37596">(2)</ref> so as to change the percentage for the time being specified in it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective how the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of any habitat or habitat enhancement is to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That may include calculation by, or by reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e37630"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a biodiversity metric set out in a document produced by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the statement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity metric referred to in paragraph 4 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other biodiversity metric as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay any document within sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37630">(2)(a)</ref> before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitat consists of, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37685"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date by reference to which it is calculated.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may in particular under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37685">(1)(b)</ref> specify a different date in relation to development on land where activities on the land before the making of a development consent order application have, or have had, the result that the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is lower than it would otherwise have been.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must include provision to secure that, where a development consent order application relates to land which is registered in the biodiversity gain site register, the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat includes the biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement which is, on the date specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37685">(1)(b)</ref>, recorded in the register as habitat enhancement to be achieved on the land.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective what the biodiversity value attributable to any development consists of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, a biodiversity gain statement may specify any of the following as included in the biodiversity value attributable to any development—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e37725"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37731"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development (which may be registered offsite biodiversity gain), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any biodiversity credits purchased for the development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37743"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37725">(2)(a)</ref> a biodiversity gain statement specifies the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, the statement must specify what that value consists of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37752"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37731">(2)(b)</ref> a biodiversity gain statement specifies the biodiversity value of any offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development, other than registered offsite biodiversity gain, the statement must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what offsite biodiversity gain consists of, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the allocation of offsite biodiversity gain is to be recorded.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Provision under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37743">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e37752">(4)</ref> must include provision to secure that, where works are carried out for the purposes of any development that increase the biodiversity value of onsite or offsite habitat by an amount that is significant in relation to its previous biodiversity value, the increase is to be taken into account only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any habitat enhancement resulting from the works is maintained for a period specified in the statement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the maintenance of that habitat enhancement is secured in a way specified in the statement (for example, through conservation covenants or requirements imposed by a development consent order).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must set out whether, and if so how, the biodiversity gain objective applies in relation to development where the onsite habitat is irreplaceable habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify requirements, in relation to any such development, relating to the making of arrangements for the purpose of minimising the adverse effect of the development on the onsite habitat.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must specify the evidence that persons making a development consent order application in relation to which the statement has effect must produce in order to demonstrate how the biodiversity gain objective is met.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development covered by an existing national policy statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, at the time this Schedule comes into force, an existing national policy statement sets out policy in respect of a description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37832"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On the first review of the existing national policy statement under section 6 after the coming into force of this Schedule, the Secretary of State must amend the statement under section 6(5)(a) so as to include a biodiversity gain statement for development of that description.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37838"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue a separate biodiversity gain statement (a “separate biodiversity gain statement”) having effect for any period before that for which the statement included in the existing national policy statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref> has effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37847"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before issuing a separate biodiversity gain statement the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must keep a separate biodiversity gain statement under review and may amend it at any time.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a separate biodiversity gain statement before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>A separate biodiversity gain statement is for the purposes of section 104(2) to (9) to be regarded as contained in the existing national policy statement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37883"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If it appears to the Secretary of State that the existing national policy statement is inconsistent with a separate biodiversity gain statement, the Secretary of State may amend the existing national policy statement in such manner as seems appropriate to the Secretary of State to remove the inconsistency.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37889"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Where the existing national policy statement is amended pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref> to include a biodiversity gain statement in relation to any description of development, a separate biodiversity gain statement relating to development of that description must be revoked as from the beginning of the period for which the new statement has effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37898"><num>(10)</num><content><p>If the existing national policy statement’s designation as a national policy statement is withdrawn in relation to any description of development, any separate biodiversity gain statement relating to development of that description has effect as if it were a biodiversity gain statement issued under paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">10(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(11)</num><content><p>References in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#d25e37847">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e37898">(10)</ref> to separate biodiversity gain statements include amended versions of such statements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37920"><num>(12)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Schedule, “<term refersTo="#term-existing-national-policy-statement">existing national policy statement</term>” means a national policy statement which is designated under section 5 before the coming into force of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(13)</num><content><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref>, an existing national policy statement is only reviewed under section 6 after the coming into force of this Schedule if the review begins after that time.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development not covered by a national policy statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, at the time this Schedule comes into force or any subsequent time, no national policy statement sets out policy in respect of a description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37951"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue a biodiversity gain statement in relation to that description of development.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37957"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before issuing a biodiversity gain statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must keep a statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> under review and may amend or revoke it at any time.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37975"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>References in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#d25e37957">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e37975">(5)</ref> to statements issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> include amended versions of such statements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If after a statement is issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> a national policy statement relating to the description of development is designated under section 5, the Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include a biodiversity gain statement in relation to that description of development in the national policy statement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>revoke the statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development at sea</heading><paragraph eId="d25e38038" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="d25e38042"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for this Schedule to apply, with or without modifications, to any development to which this paragraph applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e38048"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies to development which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a description to which a development consent order application may relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not excluded development,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent that the development is carried out in the English marine region.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e38048">(2)</ref>, the “<term refersTo="#term-english-marine-region">English marine region</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English offshore region, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, excluding waters in England.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e38092"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may make provision modifying the application of this Schedule in relation to development which is carried out at an inter-tidal location.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e38092">(4)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-inter-tidal-location">inter-tidal location</term>” means a location that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is also at any time in the English inshore region.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-credits">biodiversity credits</term>” means credits under section 101 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-gain-site-register">biodiversity gain site register</term>” means the register under section 100 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>a “biodiversity metric” is a means of measuring the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of habitat or habitat enhancement;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-development-consent-order-application">development consent order application</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37519">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“English inshore region” and “English offshore region” have the meanings given by section 322 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-excluded-development">excluded development</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37519">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-national-policy-statement">existing national policy statement</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37920">9(12)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-irreplaceable-habitat">irreplaceable habitat</term>” has the meaning given in regulations under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-onsite-habitat">onsite habitat</term>”, in relation to any development, means habitat on the land to which the development consent order application relates, and “<term refersTo="#term-offsite-habitat">offsite habitat</term>” means habitat on other land;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-offsite-biodiversity-gain">registered offsite biodiversity gain</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph 10 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 103 (Secretary of State is to decide applications), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Schedule 2A makes provision about biodiversity gain in relation to decisions of the Secretary of State under sections 104 and 105; and for related matters.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 104 (decisions in cases where national policy statement has effect) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must decide the application in accordance with any relevant national policy statement.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>In particular, if a relevant national policy statement contains a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A in relation to development of the description to which the application relates, the Secretary of State may not grant the application unless satisfied that the biodiversity gain objective contained in the statement is met in relation to the development to which the application relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>Subsections (3) and (3A) do not apply to the extent that one or more of subsections (4) to (8) applies.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In each of subsections (4), (5) and (6), for “any relevant national policy statement” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (3) or (3A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), for “a national policy statement” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (3) or (3A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>Section 105 (decisions in cases where no national policy statement has effect), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where there is a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A in relation to development of the description to which the application relates, the Secretary of State may not grant the application unless satisfied that the biodiversity gain objective contained in the statement is met in relation to the development to which the application relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) does not apply to the extent that the Secretary of State is satisfied that deciding the application in accordance with that subsection would have an effect referred to in section 104(4), (5), (6) or (7).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 2 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 2A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 103</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This Schedule applies to development which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a description of development to which a development consent order application may relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not excluded development,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent that the development is carried out in England.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37519"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-development-consent-order-application">development consent order application</term>” means an application made under section 37 which falls to be determined under section 104 or 105;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-excluded-development">excluded development</term>” means development of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement is a statement of government policy in relation to the biodiversity gain to be achieved in connection with any description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular the statement must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set out a biodiversity gain objective for any description of development to which this Schedule applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37565"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out that, where development consent order applications are made for any development of that description during a period specified in the statement, the development must meet that objective.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The statement may specify how development of any description may or must meet the biodiversity gain objective.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Schedule, references to the period for which a biodiversity gain statement has effect are to the period referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37565">(2)(b)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="d25e37590"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain objective is an objective that the biodiversity value attributable to development to which a biodiversity gain statement relates exceeds the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat by a percentage specified in the statement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37596"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The percentage specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37590">(1)</ref> must be at least 10%.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37605"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37596">(2)</ref> so as to change the percentage for the time being specified in it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective how the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of any habitat or habitat enhancement is to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That may include calculation by, or by reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e37630"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a biodiversity metric set out in a document produced by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the statement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity metric referred to in paragraph 4 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other biodiversity metric as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay any document within sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37630">(2)(a)</ref> before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitat consists of, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37685"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date by reference to which it is calculated.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may in particular under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37685">(1)(b)</ref> specify a different date in relation to development on land where activities on the land before the making of a development consent order application have, or have had, the result that the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is lower than it would otherwise have been.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must include provision to secure that, where a development consent order application relates to land which is registered in the biodiversity gain site register, the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat includes the biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement which is, on the date specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37685">(1)(b)</ref>, recorded in the register as habitat enhancement to be achieved on the land.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective what the biodiversity value attributable to any development consists of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, a biodiversity gain statement may specify any of the following as included in the biodiversity value attributable to any development—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e37725"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37731"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development (which may be registered offsite biodiversity gain), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any biodiversity credits purchased for the development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37743"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37725">(2)(a)</ref> a biodiversity gain statement specifies the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, the statement must specify what that value consists of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37752"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37731">(2)(b)</ref> a biodiversity gain statement specifies the biodiversity value of any offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development, other than registered offsite biodiversity gain, the statement must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what offsite biodiversity gain consists of, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the allocation of offsite biodiversity gain is to be recorded.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Provision under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37743">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e37752">(4)</ref> must include provision to secure that, where works are carried out for the purposes of any development that increase the biodiversity value of onsite or offsite habitat by an amount that is significant in relation to its previous biodiversity value, the increase is to be taken into account only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any habitat enhancement resulting from the works is maintained for a period specified in the statement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the maintenance of that habitat enhancement is secured in a way specified in the statement (for example, through conservation covenants or requirements imposed by a development consent order).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must set out whether, and if so how, the biodiversity gain objective applies in relation to development where the onsite habitat is irreplaceable habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify requirements, in relation to any such development, relating to the making of arrangements for the purpose of minimising the adverse effect of the development on the onsite habitat.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must specify the evidence that persons making a development consent order application in relation to which the statement has effect must produce in order to demonstrate how the biodiversity gain objective is met.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development covered by an existing national policy statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, at the time this Schedule comes into force, an existing national policy statement sets out policy in respect of a description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37832"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On the first review of the existing national policy statement under section 6 after the coming into force of this Schedule, the Secretary of State must amend the statement under section 6(5)(a) so as to include a biodiversity gain statement for development of that description.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37838"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue a separate biodiversity gain statement (a “separate biodiversity gain statement”) having effect for any period before that for which the statement included in the existing national policy statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref> has effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37847"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before issuing a separate biodiversity gain statement the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must keep a separate biodiversity gain statement under review and may amend it at any time.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a separate biodiversity gain statement before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>A separate biodiversity gain statement is for the purposes of section 104(2) to (9) to be regarded as contained in the existing national policy statement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37883"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If it appears to the Secretary of State that the existing national policy statement is inconsistent with a separate biodiversity gain statement, the Secretary of State may amend the existing national policy statement in such manner as seems appropriate to the Secretary of State to remove the inconsistency.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37889"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Where the existing national policy statement is amended pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref> to include a biodiversity gain statement in relation to any description of development, a separate biodiversity gain statement relating to development of that description must be revoked as from the beginning of the period for which the new statement has effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37898"><num>(10)</num><content><p>If the existing national policy statement’s designation as a national policy statement is withdrawn in relation to any description of development, any separate biodiversity gain statement relating to development of that description has effect as if it were a biodiversity gain statement issued under paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">10(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(11)</num><content><p>References in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#d25e37847">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e37898">(10)</ref> to separate biodiversity gain statements include amended versions of such statements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37920"><num>(12)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Schedule, “<term refersTo="#term-existing-national-policy-statement">existing national policy statement</term>” means a national policy statement which is designated under section 5 before the coming into force of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(13)</num><content><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref>, an existing national policy statement is only reviewed under section 6 after the coming into force of this Schedule if the review begins after that time.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development not covered by a national policy statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, at the time this Schedule comes into force or any subsequent time, no national policy statement sets out policy in respect of a description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37951"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue a biodiversity gain statement in relation to that description of development.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37957"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before issuing a biodiversity gain statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must keep a statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> under review and may amend or revoke it at any time.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37975"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>References in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#d25e37957">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e37975">(5)</ref> to statements issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> include amended versions of such statements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If after a statement is issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> a national policy statement relating to the description of development is designated under section 5, the Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include a biodiversity gain statement in relation to that description of development in the national policy statement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>revoke the statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development at sea</heading><paragraph eId="d25e38038" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="d25e38042"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for this Schedule to apply, with or without modifications, to any development to which this paragraph applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e38048"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies to development which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a description to which a development consent order application may relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not excluded development,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent that the development is carried out in the English marine region.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e38048">(2)</ref>, the “<term refersTo="#term-english-marine-region">English marine region</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English offshore region, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, excluding waters in England.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e38092"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may make provision modifying the application of this Schedule in relation to development which is carried out at an inter-tidal location.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e38092">(4)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-inter-tidal-location">inter-tidal location</term>” means a location that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is also at any time in the English inshore region.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-credits">biodiversity credits</term>” means credits under section 101 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-gain-site-register">biodiversity gain site register</term>” means the register under section 100 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>a “biodiversity metric” is a means of measuring the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of habitat or habitat enhancement;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-development-consent-order-application">development consent order application</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37519">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“English inshore region” and “English offshore region” have the meanings given by section 322 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-excluded-development">excluded development</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37519">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-national-policy-statement">existing national policy statement</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37920">9(12)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-irreplaceable-habitat">irreplaceable habitat</term>” has the meaning given in regulations under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-onsite-habitat">onsite habitat</term>”, in relation to any development, means habitat on the land to which the development consent order application relates, and “<term refersTo="#term-offsite-habitat">offsite habitat</term>” means habitat on other land;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-offsite-biodiversity-gain">registered offsite biodiversity gain</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph 10 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-15-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Supplementary amendments to the Planning Act 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 37 (applications for orders for development consent), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The documents and information prescribed under subsection (3)(d) may include documents and information demonstrating how any biodiversity gain objective in a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A having effect in relation to the development is to be met.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 120 (what may be included in development consent order), in subsection (2), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>requirements designed to secure that—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the biodiversity gain objective under Schedule 2A relevant to the development is met;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any proposals included in the application for the order for the purposes of meeting the biodiversity gain objective are implemented.</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 232 (orders and regulations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>regulations under paragraph <ref href="#d25e37605">3(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e38038">11</ref> of Schedule 2A.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7), after “or 105(2)(b)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#d25e37605">3(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e38038">11</ref> of Schedule 2A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 37 (applications for orders for development consent), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The documents and information prescribed under subsection (3)(d) may include documents and information demonstrating how any biodiversity gain objective in a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A having effect in relation to the development is to be met.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 120 (what may be included in development consent order), in subsection (2), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>requirements designed to secure that—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the biodiversity gain objective under Schedule 2A relevant to the development is met;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any proposals included in the application for the order for the purposes of meeting the biodiversity gain objective are implemented.</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 232 (orders and regulations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>regulations under paragraph <ref href="#d25e37605">3(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e38038">11</ref> of Schedule 2A.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7), after “or 105(2)(b)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#d25e37605">3(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e38038">11</ref> of Schedule 2A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-16"><num>SCHEDULE 16<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 114</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Controlling the felling of trees in England</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38318"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 (power to control felling of trees) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38329"><heading>Penalty for felling without licence: increase of fine</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 17(1) (penalty for felling without a licence)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “and” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in Wales,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in England, liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38370"><heading>Restocking notices to be local land charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 17A (power to require restocking after unauthorised felling), after subsection (1A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>A restocking notice served by the Commissioners is a local land charge; and for the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the Commissioners are the originating authority as respects the charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38388"><heading>Enforcement notices to be local land charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (notice to require compliance with conditions or directions), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A notice under this section given by the Commissioners is a local land charge; and for the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the Commissioners are the originating authority as respects the charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38406"><heading>Further enforcement notices for new estate or interest holders</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17C (enforcement of restocking notice), after “directions),” insert <quotedText>“24A (further notice under section 24 for next estate or interest holders),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 24 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>24A</num><heading>Further notice under section 24 for next estate or interest holders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a notice has been given to a person under section 24 to require compliance with the conditions of a felling licence in relation to land in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>steps required by the notice have not been taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>before the time specified in the notice has expired, the person ceases to have the estate or interest in the land by reference to which the notice was served.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Commissioners may give to the next estate or interest holder a further notice under section 24 requiring the steps that were not completed under the notice described in subsection (1) to be completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) the “<term refersTo="#term-next-estate-or-interest-holder">next estate or interest holder</term>” means the person who has an estate or interest in the land as is referred to in section 10(1) immediately after the person referred to in subsection (1) ceased to have the estate or interest referred to in subsection (1)(c).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to a notice under section 24 includes a notice given under subsection (2).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38483"><heading>Power of court to order restocking after conviction for failure to comply with enforcement notice</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 24A (inserted by paragraph 5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>24B</num><heading>Restocking orders after conviction under section 24 in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where a person has been convicted of an offence under section 24(4) in England in relation to a failure to take steps required by a notice given under section 24 to remedy a default in the case of non-compliance with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conditions of a felling licence that relate to the restocking or stocking of land with trees, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the requirements of a restocking notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The court may make a restocking order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A restocking order is an order that requires the person to take such steps as may be specified therein to be taken within such time as may be so specified—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to restock or stock with trees the land in respect of which the notice under section 24 was given, or such other land as the court considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to maintain those trees in accordance with the rules and practice of good forestry for a period not exceeding ten years specified in the order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to make a restocking order the court must have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the interests of good forestry and agriculture and of the amenities of the district to which the restocking order would relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the desirability of promoting the establishment and maintenance of adequate reserves of growing trees in England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 63(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (power of magistrates’ court to deal with person for breach of order etc) applies in relation to a restocking order.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38568"><heading>Service of notices on directors of companies that have estates or interests in land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 30 (service of documents) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), at the end insert <quotedText>“or, in the case of service by the Commissioners, upon a director of the company or body”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “clerk” insert <quotedText>“or director”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38601"><heading>Requiring information from the owner of land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 30(5) (power to require information regarding interests in land), after the second “land” insert <quotedText>“, and the owner of any land in England”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38318"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 (power to control felling of trees) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38329"><heading>Penalty for felling without licence: increase of fine</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 17(1) (penalty for felling without a licence)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “and” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in Wales,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in England, liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38370"><heading>Restocking notices to be local land charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 17A (power to require restocking after unauthorised felling), after subsection (1A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>A restocking notice served by the Commissioners is a local land charge; and for the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the Commissioners are the originating authority as respects the charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38388"><heading>Enforcement notices to be local land charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (notice to require compliance with conditions or directions), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A notice under this section given by the Commissioners is a local land charge; and for the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the Commissioners are the originating authority as respects the charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38406"><heading>Further enforcement notices for new estate or interest holders</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17C (enforcement of restocking notice), after “directions),” insert <quotedText>“24A (further notice under section 24 for next estate or interest holders),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 24 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>24A</num><heading>Further notice under section 24 for next estate or interest holders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a notice has been given to a person under section 24 to require compliance with the conditions of a felling licence in relation to land in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>steps required by the notice have not been taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>before the time specified in the notice has expired, the person ceases to have the estate or interest in the land by reference to which the notice was served.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Commissioners may give to the next estate or interest holder a further notice under section 24 requiring the steps that were not completed under the notice described in subsection (1) to be completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) the “<term refersTo="#term-next-estate-or-interest-holder">next estate or interest holder</term>” means the person who has an estate or interest in the land as is referred to in section 10(1) immediately after the person referred to in subsection (1) ceased to have the estate or interest referred to in subsection (1)(c).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to a notice under section 24 includes a notice given under subsection (2).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38483"><heading>Power of court to order restocking after conviction for failure to comply with enforcement notice</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 24A (inserted by paragraph 5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>24B</num><heading>Restocking orders after conviction under section 24 in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where a person has been convicted of an offence under section 24(4) in England in relation to a failure to take steps required by a notice given under section 24 to remedy a default in the case of non-compliance with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conditions of a felling licence that relate to the restocking or stocking of land with trees, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the requirements of a restocking notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The court may make a restocking order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A restocking order is an order that requires the person to take such steps as may be specified therein to be taken within such time as may be so specified—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to restock or stock with trees the land in respect of which the notice under section 24 was given, or such other land as the court considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to maintain those trees in accordance with the rules and practice of good forestry for a period not exceeding ten years specified in the order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to make a restocking order the court must have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the interests of good forestry and agriculture and of the amenities of the district to which the restocking order would relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the desirability of promoting the establishment and maintenance of adequate reserves of growing trees in England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 63(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (power of magistrates’ court to deal with person for breach of order etc) applies in relation to a restocking order.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38568"><heading>Service of notices on directors of companies that have estates or interests in land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 30 (service of documents) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), at the end insert <quotedText>“or, in the case of service by the Commissioners, upon a director of the company or body”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “clerk” insert <quotedText>“or director”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38601"><heading>Requiring information from the owner of land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 30(5) (power to require information regarding interests in land), after the second “land” insert <quotedText>“, and the owner of any land in England”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-17"><num>SCHEDULE 17<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 116</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity</heading><part eId="schedule-17-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38629"><heading>Meaning of “forest risk commodity”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” means a commodity specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify only a commodity that has been produced from a plant, animal or other living organism.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a commodity only if the Secretary of State considers that forest is being or may be converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing the commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">Forest</term>” means an area of land of more than 0.5 hectares with a tree canopy cover of at least 10% (excluding trees planted for the purpose of producing timber or other commodities).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-4">(4)</ref> the reference to land includes land that is wholly or partly submerged in water (whether temporarily or permanently).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may not specify timber or timber products, within the meaning of <ref eId="c00068" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2010/0995">Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-7">(7)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38701"><heading>Prohibition on using illegally produced commodities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means any law having effect in the country or territory where the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means local law—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which relates to the ownership of the land on which the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which relates to the use of that land, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>which otherwise relates to that land and is specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a local law only if it relates to the prevention of forest being converted to agricultural use.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-source-organism" eId="term-source-organism">source organism</term>” means the plant, animal or other living organism from which the forest risk commodity was produced.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to the use of a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00069" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the use of the commodity is for the purpose of making renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to the use of a product derived from a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00070" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the product is renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be or has been issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38845"><heading>Due diligence system</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule a “<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a system for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identifying, and obtaining information about, that commodity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>assessing the risk that relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to that commodity, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>mitigating that risk.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c">(c)</ref>, including in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the information that should be obtained;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the criteria to be used in assessing risk;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the ways in which risk may be mitigated.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38917"><heading>Annual report on due diligence system</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must, for each reporting period, provide the relevant authority with a report on the actions taken by the person to establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity as required by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The report must be provided no later than 6 months after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the content and form of reports under this paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the manner in which reports under this paragraph are to be provided.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The relevant authority must make reports under this paragraph available to the public in the way, and to the extent, specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-authority" eId="term-relevant-authority">relevant authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if regulations made by the Secretary of State specify another person as the relevant authority for the purposes of this paragraph, that other person.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes fully into force and ending with the following 31 March, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39007"><heading>Exemption</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of that commodity, or a product derived from that commodity, in their UK commercial activities during a reporting period if they satisfy the following two conditions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Condition 1 is that before the start of the period, the person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a declaration that the person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the amount of the commodity used in their UK commercial activities during the period will not exceed the prescribed threshold, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the prescribed information.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Condition 2 is that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period does not exceed the prescribed threshold.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-6">(6)</ref> apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person gives a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period exceeds the prescribed threshold.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If, before the relevant date, the regulated person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing the prescribed information, the person is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during the part of the reporting period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the start of the period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the date the notice is given.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the regulated person does not give a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>, the person is not exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during any part of the reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-date" eId="term-relevant-date">relevant date</term>” means the date during the reporting period that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities exceeds the prescribed threshold;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-enforcement-authority" eId="term-relevant-enforcement-authority">relevant enforcement authority</term>” means the enforcement authority on which the function of receiving notices under this paragraph has been conferred by Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribe thresholds by reference to weight or volume;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about how the amount of a forest risk commodity used in a regulated person’s UK commercial activities (including in relation to a forest risk commodity from which a product is derived) is to be determined,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b">(b)</ref> may include provision for determining the amount by reference to matters determined or published by the Secretary of State or other persons.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph (except under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>) the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-9">(9)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39175"><heading>Guidance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to an enforcement authority about the Part 1 requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An enforcement authority must have regard to guidance issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> when exercising its functions under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39202"><heading>Meaning of “regulated person”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a person (other than an individual) who carries on commercial activities in the United Kingdom, and—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets such conditions in relation to turnover as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of defining who is a regulated person in relation to that forest risk commodity, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is an undertaking which is a subsidiary of another undertaking which meets those conditions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> may make provision about how turnover is to be determined.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the Part 1 requirements not to apply, or to apply with modifications, in relation to a person who becomes a regulated person for such transitional period, after they become a regulated person, as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for a group of undertakings to be treated as a regulated person, in such circumstances, for such purposes and to such extent as may be provided (and may modify the application of the Schedule accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-group" eId="term-group">group</term>” has the meaning given by section 474 of the Companies Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-undertaking" eId="term-undertaking">undertaking</term>” has the meaning given by section 1161 of that Act,</p></content></hcontainer><wrapUp><p>and whether an undertaking is a subsidiary of another undertaking is to be determined in accordance with section 1162 of that Act.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-17-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39299"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> of this Schedule (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements”).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39319"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to consult with specified persons before issuing such guidance.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39382"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39399"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39437"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39503"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must include provision to ensure that in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person fails to comply with a requirement in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> in relation to their use of a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an enforcement authority is satisfied that the regulated person took all reasonable steps to implement a due diligence system in relation to the commodity used by the person in that particular case,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>a civil sanction may not be imposed on the regulated person in respect of the failure to comply.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39648"><heading>Charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to pay to an enforcement authority charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by that enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter relating to Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39683"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations the Secretary of State must consult any persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-16-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-17-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>General provisions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39715"><heading>Review</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review the effectiveness of the Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements and any Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations (“relevant provisions”) in accordance with this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A review must consider in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing forest risk commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the use of forest risk commodities, or products derived from forest risk commodities, in UK commercial activities where relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to those commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any changes to relevant local laws in relation to forest risk commodities.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Having carried out a review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conclusions of the review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the steps, if any, the Secretary of State intends to take to improve the effectiveness of the relevant provisions (including whether the Secretary of State intends to make any regulations under this Schedule).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The first review must be completed during the period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the second anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the third anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 2 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39826"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agricultural-use" eId="term-agricultural-use">agricultural use</term>” includes use for horticulture and aquaculture;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-commercial-activity" eId="term-commercial-activity">commercial activity</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>producing, manufacturing and processing;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>distributing, selling, or supplying;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>purchasing for a purpose within paragraph (a) or (b) (but not purchasing as a consumer);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">forest</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-commercial-activity" eId="term-uk-commercial-activity">UK commercial activity</term>” means commercial activity carried on in the United Kingdom.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to a product derived from a forest risk commodity are to a product derived from a forest risk commodity in whole or in part (and include any product of an animal fed on a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38629"><heading>Meaning of “forest risk commodity”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” means a commodity specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify only a commodity that has been produced from a plant, animal or other living organism.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a commodity only if the Secretary of State considers that forest is being or may be converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing the commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">Forest</term>” means an area of land of more than 0.5 hectares with a tree canopy cover of at least 10% (excluding trees planted for the purpose of producing timber or other commodities).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-4">(4)</ref> the reference to land includes land that is wholly or partly submerged in water (whether temporarily or permanently).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may not specify timber or timber products, within the meaning of <ref eId="c00068" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2010/0995">Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-7">(7)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38701"><heading>Prohibition on using illegally produced commodities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means any law having effect in the country or territory where the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means local law—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which relates to the ownership of the land on which the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which relates to the use of that land, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>which otherwise relates to that land and is specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a local law only if it relates to the prevention of forest being converted to agricultural use.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-source-organism" eId="term-source-organism">source organism</term>” means the plant, animal or other living organism from which the forest risk commodity was produced.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to the use of a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00069" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the use of the commodity is for the purpose of making renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to the use of a product derived from a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00070" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the product is renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be or has been issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38845"><heading>Due diligence system</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule a “<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a system for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identifying, and obtaining information about, that commodity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>assessing the risk that relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to that commodity, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>mitigating that risk.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c">(c)</ref>, including in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the information that should be obtained;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the criteria to be used in assessing risk;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the ways in which risk may be mitigated.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38917"><heading>Annual report on due diligence system</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must, for each reporting period, provide the relevant authority with a report on the actions taken by the person to establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity as required by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The report must be provided no later than 6 months after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the content and form of reports under this paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the manner in which reports under this paragraph are to be provided.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The relevant authority must make reports under this paragraph available to the public in the way, and to the extent, specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-authority" eId="term-relevant-authority">relevant authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if regulations made by the Secretary of State specify another person as the relevant authority for the purposes of this paragraph, that other person.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes fully into force and ending with the following 31 March, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39007"><heading>Exemption</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of that commodity, or a product derived from that commodity, in their UK commercial activities during a reporting period if they satisfy the following two conditions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Condition 1 is that before the start of the period, the person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a declaration that the person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the amount of the commodity used in their UK commercial activities during the period will not exceed the prescribed threshold, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the prescribed information.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Condition 2 is that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period does not exceed the prescribed threshold.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-6">(6)</ref> apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person gives a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period exceeds the prescribed threshold.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If, before the relevant date, the regulated person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing the prescribed information, the person is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during the part of the reporting period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the start of the period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the date the notice is given.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the regulated person does not give a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>, the person is not exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during any part of the reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-date" eId="term-relevant-date">relevant date</term>” means the date during the reporting period that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities exceeds the prescribed threshold;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-enforcement-authority" eId="term-relevant-enforcement-authority">relevant enforcement authority</term>” means the enforcement authority on which the function of receiving notices under this paragraph has been conferred by Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribe thresholds by reference to weight or volume;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about how the amount of a forest risk commodity used in a regulated person’s UK commercial activities (including in relation to a forest risk commodity from which a product is derived) is to be determined,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b">(b)</ref> may include provision for determining the amount by reference to matters determined or published by the Secretary of State or other persons.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph (except under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>) the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-9">(9)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39175"><heading>Guidance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to an enforcement authority about the Part 1 requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An enforcement authority must have regard to guidance issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> when exercising its functions under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39202"><heading>Meaning of “regulated person”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a person (other than an individual) who carries on commercial activities in the United Kingdom, and—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets such conditions in relation to turnover as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of defining who is a regulated person in relation to that forest risk commodity, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is an undertaking which is a subsidiary of another undertaking which meets those conditions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> may make provision about how turnover is to be determined.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the Part 1 requirements not to apply, or to apply with modifications, in relation to a person who becomes a regulated person for such transitional period, after they become a regulated person, as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for a group of undertakings to be treated as a regulated person, in such circumstances, for such purposes and to such extent as may be provided (and may modify the application of the Schedule accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-group" eId="term-group">group</term>” has the meaning given by section 474 of the Companies Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-undertaking" eId="term-undertaking">undertaking</term>” has the meaning given by section 1161 of that Act,</p></content></hcontainer><wrapUp><p>and whether an undertaking is a subsidiary of another undertaking is to be determined in accordance with section 1162 of that Act.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38629"><heading>Meaning of “forest risk commodity”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” means a commodity specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify only a commodity that has been produced from a plant, animal or other living organism.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a commodity only if the Secretary of State considers that forest is being or may be converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing the commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">Forest</term>” means an area of land of more than 0.5 hectares with a tree canopy cover of at least 10% (excluding trees planted for the purpose of producing timber or other commodities).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-4">(4)</ref> the reference to land includes land that is wholly or partly submerged in water (whether temporarily or permanently).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may not specify timber or timber products, within the meaning of <ref eId="c00068" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2010/0995">Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-7">(7)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38701"><heading>Prohibition on using illegally produced commodities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means any law having effect in the country or territory where the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means local law—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which relates to the ownership of the land on which the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which relates to the use of that land, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>which otherwise relates to that land and is specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a local law only if it relates to the prevention of forest being converted to agricultural use.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-source-organism" eId="term-source-organism">source organism</term>” means the plant, animal or other living organism from which the forest risk commodity was produced.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to the use of a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00069" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the use of the commodity is for the purpose of making renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to the use of a product derived from a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00070" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the product is renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be or has been issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38845"><heading>Due diligence system</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule a “<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a system for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identifying, and obtaining information about, that commodity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>assessing the risk that relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to that commodity, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>mitigating that risk.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c">(c)</ref>, including in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the information that should be obtained;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the criteria to be used in assessing risk;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the ways in which risk may be mitigated.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38917"><heading>Annual report on due diligence system</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must, for each reporting period, provide the relevant authority with a report on the actions taken by the person to establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity as required by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The report must be provided no later than 6 months after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the content and form of reports under this paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the manner in which reports under this paragraph are to be provided.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The relevant authority must make reports under this paragraph available to the public in the way, and to the extent, specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-authority" eId="term-relevant-authority">relevant authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if regulations made by the Secretary of State specify another person as the relevant authority for the purposes of this paragraph, that other person.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes fully into force and ending with the following 31 March, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39007"><heading>Exemption</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of that commodity, or a product derived from that commodity, in their UK commercial activities during a reporting period if they satisfy the following two conditions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Condition 1 is that before the start of the period, the person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a declaration that the person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the amount of the commodity used in their UK commercial activities during the period will not exceed the prescribed threshold, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the prescribed information.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Condition 2 is that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period does not exceed the prescribed threshold.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-6">(6)</ref> apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person gives a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period exceeds the prescribed threshold.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If, before the relevant date, the regulated person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing the prescribed information, the person is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during the part of the reporting period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the start of the period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the date the notice is given.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the regulated person does not give a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>, the person is not exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during any part of the reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-date" eId="term-relevant-date">relevant date</term>” means the date during the reporting period that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities exceeds the prescribed threshold;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-enforcement-authority" eId="term-relevant-enforcement-authority">relevant enforcement authority</term>” means the enforcement authority on which the function of receiving notices under this paragraph has been conferred by Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribe thresholds by reference to weight or volume;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about how the amount of a forest risk commodity used in a regulated person’s UK commercial activities (including in relation to a forest risk commodity from which a product is derived) is to be determined,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b">(b)</ref> may include provision for determining the amount by reference to matters determined or published by the Secretary of State or other persons.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph (except under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>) the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-9">(9)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39175"><heading>Guidance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to an enforcement authority about the Part 1 requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An enforcement authority must have regard to guidance issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> when exercising its functions under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39202"><heading>Meaning of “regulated person”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a person (other than an individual) who carries on commercial activities in the United Kingdom, and—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets such conditions in relation to turnover as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of defining who is a regulated person in relation to that forest risk commodity, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is an undertaking which is a subsidiary of another undertaking which meets those conditions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> may make provision about how turnover is to be determined.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the Part 1 requirements not to apply, or to apply with modifications, in relation to a person who becomes a regulated person for such transitional period, after they become a regulated person, as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for a group of undertakings to be treated as a regulated person, in such circumstances, for such purposes and to such extent as may be provided (and may modify the application of the Schedule accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-group" eId="term-group">group</term>” has the meaning given by section 474 of the Companies Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-undertaking" eId="term-undertaking">undertaking</term>” has the meaning given by section 1161 of that Act,</p></content></hcontainer><wrapUp><p>and whether an undertaking is a subsidiary of another undertaking is to be determined in accordance with section 1162 of that Act.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39299"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> of this Schedule (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements”).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39319"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to consult with specified persons before issuing such guidance.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39382"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39399"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39437"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39503"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must include provision to ensure that in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person fails to comply with a requirement in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> in relation to their use of a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an enforcement authority is satisfied that the regulated person took all reasonable steps to implement a due diligence system in relation to the commodity used by the person in that particular case,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>a civil sanction may not be imposed on the regulated person in respect of the failure to comply.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39648"><heading>Charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to pay to an enforcement authority charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by that enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter relating to Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39683"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations the Secretary of State must consult any persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-16-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39299"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> of this Schedule (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements”).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39319"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to consult with specified persons before issuing such guidance.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39382"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39399"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39437"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39503"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must include provision to ensure that in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person fails to comply with a requirement in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> in relation to their use of a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an enforcement authority is satisfied that the regulated person took all reasonable steps to implement a due diligence system in relation to the commodity used by the person in that particular case,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>a civil sanction may not be imposed on the regulated person in respect of the failure to comply.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39648"><heading>Charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to pay to an enforcement authority charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by that enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter relating to Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39683"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations the Secretary of State must consult any persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-16-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>General provisions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39715"><heading>Review</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review the effectiveness of the Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements and any Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations (“relevant provisions”) in accordance with this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A review must consider in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing forest risk commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the use of forest risk commodities, or products derived from forest risk commodities, in UK commercial activities where relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to those commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any changes to relevant local laws in relation to forest risk commodities.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Having carried out a review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conclusions of the review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the steps, if any, the Secretary of State intends to take to improve the effectiveness of the relevant provisions (including whether the Secretary of State intends to make any regulations under this Schedule).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The first review must be completed during the period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the second anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the third anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 2 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39826"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agricultural-use" eId="term-agricultural-use">agricultural use</term>” includes use for horticulture and aquaculture;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-commercial-activity" eId="term-commercial-activity">commercial activity</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>producing, manufacturing and processing;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>distributing, selling, or supplying;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>purchasing for a purpose within paragraph (a) or (b) (but not purchasing as a consumer);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">forest</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-commercial-activity" eId="term-uk-commercial-activity">UK commercial activity</term>” means commercial activity carried on in the United Kingdom.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to a product derived from a forest risk commodity are to a product derived from a forest risk commodity in whole or in part (and include any product of an animal fed on a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39715"><heading>Review</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review the effectiveness of the Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements and any Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations (“relevant provisions”) in accordance with this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A review must consider in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing forest risk commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the use of forest risk commodities, or products derived from forest risk commodities, in UK commercial activities where relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to those commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any changes to relevant local laws in relation to forest risk commodities.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Having carried out a review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conclusions of the review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the steps, if any, the Secretary of State intends to take to improve the effectiveness of the relevant provisions (including whether the Secretary of State intends to make any regulations under this Schedule).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The first review must be completed during the period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the second anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the third anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 2 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39826"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agricultural-use" eId="term-agricultural-use">agricultural use</term>” includes use for horticulture and aquaculture;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-commercial-activity" eId="term-commercial-activity">commercial activity</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>producing, manufacturing and processing;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>distributing, selling, or supplying;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>purchasing for a purpose within paragraph (a) or (b) (but not purchasing as a consumer);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">forest</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-commercial-activity" eId="term-uk-commercial-activity">UK commercial activity</term>” means commercial activity carried on in the United Kingdom.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to a product derived from a forest risk commodity are to a product derived from a forest risk commodity in whole or in part (and include any product of an animal fed on a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-18"><num>SCHEDULE 18<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 130</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Discharge or modification of obligations under conservation covenants</heading><part eId="schedule-18-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Discharge by Upper Tribunal</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39997"><heading>Power to discharge on application by landowner or responsible body</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order discharge the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order discharge an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40042"><heading>Deciding whether to discharge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard also include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether any conservation purpose which the obligation in question had when the original agreement was entered into could be served equally well by an obligation relating to different land in respect of which the applicant holds a qualifying estate; and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, if an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> were made, such an alternative obligation could be created by means of a conservation covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40167"><heading>Supplementary powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the discharge under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order discharging the obligation provision making the discharge conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-18-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Modification by Upper Tribunal</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40226"><heading>Power to modify on application by landowner or responsible body</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order modify the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order modify an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> does not include power to make a change to an obligation which, had it been included in the original agreement, would have prevented the provision of the agreement which gave rise to the obligation being provision in relation to which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> were met.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40288"><heading>Deciding whether to modify</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40383"><heading>Supplementary powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the modification under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order modifying the obligation provision making the modification conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-11-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40437"><heading>Effect of modification</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The modification of an obligation by an order under this Part binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the proceedings in which the order is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification" eId="term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification">successor of a person bound by the modification</term>” means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the modification relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person so bound when the order modifying the obligation was made, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the order modifying the obligation was made.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40488"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>In this Part, references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Discharge by Upper Tribunal</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39997"><heading>Power to discharge on application by landowner or responsible body</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order discharge the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order discharge an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40042"><heading>Deciding whether to discharge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard also include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether any conservation purpose which the obligation in question had when the original agreement was entered into could be served equally well by an obligation relating to different land in respect of which the applicant holds a qualifying estate; and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, if an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> were made, such an alternative obligation could be created by means of a conservation covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40167"><heading>Supplementary powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the discharge under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order discharging the obligation provision making the discharge conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39997"><heading>Power to discharge on application by landowner or responsible body</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order discharge the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order discharge an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40042"><heading>Deciding whether to discharge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard also include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether any conservation purpose which the obligation in question had when the original agreement was entered into could be served equally well by an obligation relating to different land in respect of which the applicant holds a qualifying estate; and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, if an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> were made, such an alternative obligation could be created by means of a conservation covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40167"><heading>Supplementary powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the discharge under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order discharging the obligation provision making the discharge conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Modification by Upper Tribunal</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40226"><heading>Power to modify on application by landowner or responsible body</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order modify the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order modify an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> does not include power to make a change to an obligation which, had it been included in the original agreement, would have prevented the provision of the agreement which gave rise to the obligation being provision in relation to which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> were met.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40288"><heading>Deciding whether to modify</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40383"><heading>Supplementary powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the modification under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order modifying the obligation provision making the modification conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-11-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40437"><heading>Effect of modification</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The modification of an obligation by an order under this Part binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the proceedings in which the order is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification" eId="term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification">successor of a person bound by the modification</term>” means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the modification relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person so bound when the order modifying the obligation was made, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the order modifying the obligation was made.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40488"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>In this Part, references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40226"><heading>Power to modify on application by landowner or responsible body</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order modify the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order modify an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> does not include power to make a change to an obligation which, had it been included in the original agreement, would have prevented the provision of the agreement which gave rise to the obligation being provision in relation to which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> were met.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40288"><heading>Deciding whether to modify</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40383"><heading>Supplementary powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the modification under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order modifying the obligation provision making the modification conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-11-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40437"><heading>Effect of modification</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The modification of an obligation by an order under this Part binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the proceedings in which the order is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification" eId="term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification">successor of a person bound by the modification</term>” means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the modification relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person so bound when the order modifying the obligation was made, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the order modifying the obligation was made.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40488"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>In this Part, references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" name="schedule" eId="schedule-19"><num>SCHEDULE 19<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 137</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Application of Part 7 to Crown land</heading><part eId="schedule-19-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>General</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40513"><heading>Application of Part 7</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 7 applies in relation to Crown land as it applies in relation to any other land, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40524"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-crown-land" eId="term-crown-land">Crown land</term>” means land in relation which there is an estate in land of a kind listed in column 1 of the following Table, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>”, in relation to any Crown land, means the authority specified in column 2 for the estate in land in question.</p></content></level><wrapUp><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate in land</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Appropriate authority</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown (other than estate vesting as bona vacantia)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Crown Estate Commissioners or other government department having management of the land</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate vesting in Her Majesty in right of the Crown as bona vacantia </p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Treasury Solicitor</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person appointed by Her Majesty under the Royal Sign Manual, or, if no such appointment is made, the Secretary of State</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Such person as the Duke of Cornwall, or the possessor for the time being of the Duchy of Cornwall, appoints</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">That department</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to Part 7 are to Part 7 of this Act (apart from this Schedule and Schedule 20).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If any question arises as to what authority is the appropriate authority in relation to any Crown land, that question is to be referred to the Treasury, whose decision is final.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph the reference to Her Majesty’s private estates is to be read in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40616"><heading>Demesne land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where land belongs to Her Majesty in right of the Crown but is not held for an estate in fee simple absolute in possession—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Her Majesty in right of the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any estate granted or created out of the land is to be regarded for those purposes as derived from that estate in fee simple.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The land referred to in sub-paragraph (1) does not include land which becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant related when the estate determined, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not land to which such an obligation related at that time and Her Majesty in right of the Crown has not taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40661"><heading>Land subject to escheat</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where land becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The conservation covenant is not terminated on the determination of that estate, even though the appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation unless and until the Crown—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>becomes the holder of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an estate granted by the Crown out of the land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from an estate falling within sub-paragraph (i).</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the Crown takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the Crown grants an estate out of the land after having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it, the estate is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as immediately derived from the estate mentioned in sub-paragraph (3)(a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>But if the Crown grants an estate out of the land without having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acts of the Crown in granting that estate are not to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as taking possession or control of the land, or entering into occupation of it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the new estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-5">5</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-crown" eId="term-the-crown">the Crown</term>” means Her Majesty in right of the Crown or of the Duchy of Lancaster, or the Duchy of Cornwall, as the case may be.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40760"><heading>Bona vacantia</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an estate in land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates vests in the Crown as bona vacantia.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation in relation to any period before the Crown takes possession or control of the land or enters into occupation of it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-19-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Conservation covenants relating to Crown land held by a person other than the appropriate authority</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40786"><heading>Agreements for the purposes of section 117</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If Crown land which is a qualifying estate is held by a person other than the appropriate authority, the appropriate authority may, as respects that qualifying estate, enter into a conservation covenant agreement, in place of the holder of the estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An authority that enters into such an agreement by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> is to be treated for the purposes of section 117 as the holder of the qualifying estate (instead of the person in whose place the authority is acting).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40810"><heading>Modification of Part 7 in relation to obligations under certain Crown conservation covenants</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-12">12</ref> modify Part 7 in its application to obligations under a conservation covenant created by an agreement entered into by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In those paragraphs, in relation to an obligation under the conservation covenant—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>” means the appropriate authority with respect to the estate in land of the original landowner which is the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation, and</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-original-landowner" eId="term-the-original-landowner">the original landowner</term>” means the person who held the qualifying estate when the agreement was entered into.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>References in Part 7 to an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant are to be read as references to an obligation of the appropriate authority under the conservation covenant.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 122 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsection (5)(c) has effect, if the successor’s immediate predecessor was the original landowner, as if the reference to the successor’s immediate predecessor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 123 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation of the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-a">(a)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(b)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-2">(2)</ref> the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> the references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 1(1) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 2(2) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who by virtue of holding an estate in land is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-19-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Other modifications of Part 7</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41061"><heading>Cases where estate in land to which conservation covenant relates has been acquired by the Crown and is held by person other than the appropriate authority</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14">14</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-17">17</ref> apply where the estate in land by virtue of which a person is a successor of the landowner under a conservation covenant is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which any obligation under the covenant relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>In section 122—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections (2)(b), (3) and <ref href="#section-122-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection (5)(c) has effect, in relation to a disposal of the estate in land, as if the successor’s immediate predecessor were the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In section 123—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> has effect as if the reference to the successor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is not the appropriate authority) are to be read as if the estate in any of the land to which the modification relates which is held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts were held by the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority is acting.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41229"><heading>Agreements under section 127(1) and (3)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates, the qualifying estate is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority may enter into an agreement under section 127(1) or <ref href="#section-127-3">(3)</ref> in place of the holder of that estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An agreement entered into by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) is to be treated for the purposes of section 127(4)(c) as entered into by virtue of the estate in land held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority enters into the agreement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41259"><heading>Agreements under section 128(1)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if the responsible body under a conservation covenant enters into an agreement under section 128(1) in relation to an obligation which it owes to the other party to the agreement by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the other party acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the other party is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41301"><heading>Agreements under section 129(1)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-20-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a">9(2)(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of the obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power under section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the person exercising that power acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-21-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power in section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the person is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="schedule-19-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>General</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40513"><heading>Application of Part 7</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 7 applies in relation to Crown land as it applies in relation to any other land, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40524"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-crown-land" eId="term-crown-land">Crown land</term>” means land in relation which there is an estate in land of a kind listed in column 1 of the following Table, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>”, in relation to any Crown land, means the authority specified in column 2 for the estate in land in question.</p></content></level><wrapUp><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate in land</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Appropriate authority</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown (other than estate vesting as bona vacantia)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Crown Estate Commissioners or other government department having management of the land</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate vesting in Her Majesty in right of the Crown as bona vacantia </p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Treasury Solicitor</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person appointed by Her Majesty under the Royal Sign Manual, or, if no such appointment is made, the Secretary of State</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Such person as the Duke of Cornwall, or the possessor for the time being of the Duchy of Cornwall, appoints</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">That department</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to Part 7 are to Part 7 of this Act (apart from this Schedule and Schedule 20).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If any question arises as to what authority is the appropriate authority in relation to any Crown land, that question is to be referred to the Treasury, whose decision is final.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph the reference to Her Majesty’s private estates is to be read in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40616"><heading>Demesne land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where land belongs to Her Majesty in right of the Crown but is not held for an estate in fee simple absolute in possession—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Her Majesty in right of the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any estate granted or created out of the land is to be regarded for those purposes as derived from that estate in fee simple.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The land referred to in sub-paragraph (1) does not include land which becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant related when the estate determined, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not land to which such an obligation related at that time and Her Majesty in right of the Crown has not taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40661"><heading>Land subject to escheat</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where land becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The conservation covenant is not terminated on the determination of that estate, even though the appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation unless and until the Crown—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>becomes the holder of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an estate granted by the Crown out of the land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from an estate falling within sub-paragraph (i).</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the Crown takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the Crown grants an estate out of the land after having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it, the estate is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as immediately derived from the estate mentioned in sub-paragraph (3)(a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>But if the Crown grants an estate out of the land without having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acts of the Crown in granting that estate are not to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as taking possession or control of the land, or entering into occupation of it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the new estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-5">5</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-crown" eId="term-the-crown">the Crown</term>” means Her Majesty in right of the Crown or of the Duchy of Lancaster, or the Duchy of Cornwall, as the case may be.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40760"><heading>Bona vacantia</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an estate in land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates vests in the Crown as bona vacantia.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation in relation to any period before the Crown takes possession or control of the land or enters into occupation of it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40513"><heading>Application of Part 7</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 7 applies in relation to Crown land as it applies in relation to any other land, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40524"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-crown-land" eId="term-crown-land">Crown land</term>” means land in relation which there is an estate in land of a kind listed in column 1 of the following Table, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>”, in relation to any Crown land, means the authority specified in column 2 for the estate in land in question.</p></content></level><wrapUp><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate in land</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Appropriate authority</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown (other than estate vesting as bona vacantia)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Crown Estate Commissioners or other government department having management of the land</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate vesting in Her Majesty in right of the Crown as bona vacantia </p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Treasury Solicitor</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person appointed by Her Majesty under the Royal Sign Manual, or, if no such appointment is made, the Secretary of State</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Such person as the Duke of Cornwall, or the possessor for the time being of the Duchy of Cornwall, appoints</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">That department</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to Part 7 are to Part 7 of this Act (apart from this Schedule and Schedule 20).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If any question arises as to what authority is the appropriate authority in relation to any Crown land, that question is to be referred to the Treasury, whose decision is final.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph the reference to Her Majesty’s private estates is to be read in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40616"><heading>Demesne land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where land belongs to Her Majesty in right of the Crown but is not held for an estate in fee simple absolute in possession—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Her Majesty in right of the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any estate granted or created out of the land is to be regarded for those purposes as derived from that estate in fee simple.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The land referred to in sub-paragraph (1) does not include land which becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant related when the estate determined, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not land to which such an obligation related at that time and Her Majesty in right of the Crown has not taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40661"><heading>Land subject to escheat</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where land becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The conservation covenant is not terminated on the determination of that estate, even though the appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation unless and until the Crown—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>becomes the holder of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an estate granted by the Crown out of the land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from an estate falling within sub-paragraph (i).</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the Crown takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the Crown grants an estate out of the land after having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it, the estate is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as immediately derived from the estate mentioned in sub-paragraph (3)(a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>But if the Crown grants an estate out of the land without having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acts of the Crown in granting that estate are not to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as taking possession or control of the land, or entering into occupation of it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the new estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-5">5</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-crown" eId="term-the-crown">the Crown</term>” means Her Majesty in right of the Crown or of the Duchy of Lancaster, or the Duchy of Cornwall, as the case may be.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40760"><heading>Bona vacantia</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an estate in land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates vests in the Crown as bona vacantia.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation in relation to any period before the Crown takes possession or control of the land or enters into occupation of it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Conservation covenants relating to Crown land held by a person other than the appropriate authority</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40786"><heading>Agreements for the purposes of section 117</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If Crown land which is a qualifying estate is held by a person other than the appropriate authority, the appropriate authority may, as respects that qualifying estate, enter into a conservation covenant agreement, in place of the holder of the estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An authority that enters into such an agreement by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> is to be treated for the purposes of section 117 as the holder of the qualifying estate (instead of the person in whose place the authority is acting).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40810"><heading>Modification of Part 7 in relation to obligations under certain Crown conservation covenants</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-12">12</ref> modify Part 7 in its application to obligations under a conservation covenant created by an agreement entered into by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In those paragraphs, in relation to an obligation under the conservation covenant—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>” means the appropriate authority with respect to the estate in land of the original landowner which is the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation, and</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-original-landowner" eId="term-the-original-landowner">the original landowner</term>” means the person who held the qualifying estate when the agreement was entered into.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>References in Part 7 to an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant are to be read as references to an obligation of the appropriate authority under the conservation covenant.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 122 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsection (5)(c) has effect, if the successor’s immediate predecessor was the original landowner, as if the reference to the successor’s immediate predecessor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 123 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation of the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-a">(a)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(b)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-2">(2)</ref> the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> the references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 1(1) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 2(2) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who by virtue of holding an estate in land is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40786"><heading>Agreements for the purposes of section 117</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If Crown land which is a qualifying estate is held by a person other than the appropriate authority, the appropriate authority may, as respects that qualifying estate, enter into a conservation covenant agreement, in place of the holder of the estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An authority that enters into such an agreement by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> is to be treated for the purposes of section 117 as the holder of the qualifying estate (instead of the person in whose place the authority is acting).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40810"><heading>Modification of Part 7 in relation to obligations under certain Crown conservation covenants</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-12">12</ref> modify Part 7 in its application to obligations under a conservation covenant created by an agreement entered into by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In those paragraphs, in relation to an obligation under the conservation covenant—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>” means the appropriate authority with respect to the estate in land of the original landowner which is the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation, and</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-original-landowner" eId="term-the-original-landowner">the original landowner</term>” means the person who held the qualifying estate when the agreement was entered into.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>References in Part 7 to an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant are to be read as references to an obligation of the appropriate authority under the conservation covenant.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 122 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsection (5)(c) has effect, if the successor’s immediate predecessor was the original landowner, as if the reference to the successor’s immediate predecessor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 123 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation of the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-a">(a)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(b)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-2">(2)</ref> the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> the references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 1(1) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 2(2) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who by virtue of holding an estate in land is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Other modifications of Part 7</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41061"><heading>Cases where estate in land to which conservation covenant relates has been acquired by the Crown and is held by person other than the appropriate authority</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14">14</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-17">17</ref> apply where the estate in land by virtue of which a person is a successor of the landowner under a conservation covenant is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which any obligation under the covenant relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>In section 122—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections (2)(b), (3) and <ref href="#section-122-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection (5)(c) has effect, in relation to a disposal of the estate in land, as if the successor’s immediate predecessor were the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In section 123—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> has effect as if the reference to the successor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is not the appropriate authority) are to be read as if the estate in any of the land to which the modification relates which is held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts were held by the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority is acting.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41229"><heading>Agreements under section 127(1) and (3)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates, the qualifying estate is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority may enter into an agreement under section 127(1) or <ref href="#section-127-3">(3)</ref> in place of the holder of that estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An agreement entered into by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) is to be treated for the purposes of section 127(4)(c) as entered into by virtue of the estate in land held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority enters into the agreement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41259"><heading>Agreements under section 128(1)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if the responsible body under a conservation covenant enters into an agreement under section 128(1) in relation to an obligation which it owes to the other party to the agreement by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the other party acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the other party is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41301"><heading>Agreements under section 129(1)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-20-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a">9(2)(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of the obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power under section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the person exercising that power acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-21-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power in section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the person is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41061"><heading>Cases where estate in land to which conservation covenant relates has been acquired by the Crown and is held by person other than the appropriate authority</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14">14</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-17">17</ref> apply where the estate in land by virtue of which a person is a successor of the landowner under a conservation covenant is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which any obligation under the covenant relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>In section 122—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections (2)(b), (3) and <ref href="#section-122-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection (5)(c) has effect, in relation to a disposal of the estate in land, as if the successor’s immediate predecessor were the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In section 123—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> has effect as if the reference to the successor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is not the appropriate authority) are to be read as if the estate in any of the land to which the modification relates which is held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts were held by the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority is acting.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41229"><heading>Agreements under section 127(1) and (3)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates, the qualifying estate is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority may enter into an agreement under section 127(1) or <ref href="#section-127-3">(3)</ref> in place of the holder of that estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An agreement entered into by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) is to be treated for the purposes of section 127(4)(c) as entered into by virtue of the estate in land held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority enters into the agreement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41259"><heading>Agreements under section 128(1)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if the responsible body under a conservation covenant enters into an agreement under section 128(1) in relation to an obligation which it owes to the other party to the agreement by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the other party acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the other party is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41301"><heading>Agreements under section 129(1)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-20-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a">9(2)(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of the obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power under section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the person exercising that power acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-21-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power in section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the person is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-20"><num>SCHEDULE 20<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 139</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Consequential amendments relating to Part 7</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41401"><heading>Acquisition of Land Act <ref eId="c00071" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1981/67">1981 (c. 67)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 12 (notice of compulsory purchase by local and other authorities) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the title, for “and occupiers” insert <quotedText>“, occupiers and others”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person is entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant (within the meaning of Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021) relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 (notice of compulsory purchase by Ministers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the title, for “and occupiers” insert <quotedText>“, occupiers and others”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person is entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant (within the meaning of Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021) relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41510"><heading>Housing and Planning Act <ref eId="c00072" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2016/22">2016 (c. 22)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 203 (power to override easements and other rights) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsections (1)(b) and (4)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the words after “breaching” become sub-paragraph (i), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (10)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b)(ii) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant owed to the National Trust.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 204 (compensation for overridden easements etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “section 203” insert <quotedText>“(1)(a) or (b)(i) or (4)(a) or (b)(i)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>But a person is not liable to pay compensation under this section for breaching an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 205(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-obligation-under-a-conservation-covenant">obligation under a conservation covenant</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41642"><heading>Neighbourhood Planning Act <ref eId="c00073" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20">2017 (c. 20)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 20 (notice requirements relating to taking temporary possession), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1), a person entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant is to be treated as having an interest in the land to which the obligation relates.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 23 (compensation), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsections (2) and (3), the person is not entitled to compensation under this section by virtue of being the person entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 27 (powers of acquiring authority in temporary possession of land) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b), insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>causing a person to be in breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The acquiring authority is not bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land by virtue of acquiring a right to use the land under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b), insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a use of land that causes a person (or, if the person were to permit or suffer the use, would cause the person) to be in breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land owed to the National Trust.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (interpretation), at the appropriate place, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-obligation-under-a-conservation-covenant">obligation under a conservation covenant</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41401"><heading>Acquisition of Land Act <ref eId="c00071" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1981/67">1981 (c. 67)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 12 (notice of compulsory purchase by local and other authorities) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the title, for “and occupiers” insert <quotedText>“, occupiers and others”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person is entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant (within the meaning of Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021) relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 (notice of compulsory purchase by Ministers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the title, for “and occupiers” insert <quotedText>“, occupiers and others”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person is entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant (within the meaning of Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021) relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41510"><heading>Housing and Planning Act <ref eId="c00072" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2016/22">2016 (c. 22)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 203 (power to override easements and other rights) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsections (1)(b) and (4)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the words after “breaching” become sub-paragraph (i), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (10)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b)(ii) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant owed to the National Trust.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 204 (compensation for overridden easements etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “section 203” insert <quotedText>“(1)(a) or (b)(i) or (4)(a) or (b)(i)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>But a person is not liable to pay compensation under this section for breaching an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 205(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-obligation-under-a-conservation-covenant">obligation under a conservation covenant</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41642"><heading>Neighbourhood Planning Act <ref eId="c00073" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20">2017 (c. 20)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 20 (notice requirements relating to taking temporary possession), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1), a person entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant is to be treated as having an interest in the land to which the obligation relates.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 23 (compensation), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsections (2) and (3), the person is not entitled to compensation under this section by virtue of being the person entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 27 (powers of acquiring authority in temporary possession of land) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b), insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>causing a person to be in breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The acquiring authority is not bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land by virtue of acquiring a right to use the land under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b), insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a use of land that causes a person (or, if the person were to permit or suffer the use, would cause the person) to be in breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land owed to the National Trust.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (interpretation), at the appropriate place, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-obligation-under-a-conservation-covenant">obligation under a conservation covenant</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" name="schedule" eId="schedule-21"><num>SCHEDULE 21<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 140</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Amendment of REACH legislation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41792"><heading>Amendment of the REACH Regulation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that the provision made by the regulations is consistent with Article 1 of the REACH Regulation (aim and scope of the REACH Regulation).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this paragraph which amend any protected provision of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>But sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-1-3">(3)</ref> does not prevent any protected provision of the REACH Regulation from being amended by provision made under this paragraph by virtue of section 143(1)(a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph, the Secretary of State must publish an explanation of why the Secretary of State considers that the provision to be made by the regulations is consistent with Article 1 of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The explanation relating to regulations under this paragraph is to be published—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no later than the time when the Secretary of State begins the consultation on that exercise of the power that is required by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-5">5</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the manner which the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41861"><heading>Amendment of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or a relevant devolved authority may by regulations amend the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 (<ref eId="c00074" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2008/2852">S.I. 2008/2852</ref>).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or a relevant devolved authority may make regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State or the authority considers that the provision made by the regulations is necessary or appropriate for, or in connection with, enforcement of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made by regulations under this paragraph includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision creating, or widening the scope of, a criminal offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision specifying the punishment for a criminal offence.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But regulations under this paragraph may not provide for a criminal offence—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>under the law of England and Wales to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than the prescribed term for England and Wales or with a fine that is calculated on a daily basis of more than £100 a day;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>under the law of Scotland to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than the prescribed term for Scotland or with a fine of more than the applicable maximum for Scotland (if not calculated on a daily basis) or a fine of more than £100 a day;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>under the law of Northern Ireland to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than three months or with a fine of more than level 5 on the standard scale (if not calculated on a daily basis) or a fine of more than £100 a day.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2-4">(4)</ref>—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-applicable-maximum-for-scotland" eId="term-applicable-maximum-for-scotland">applicable maximum for Scotland</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>level 5 on the standard scale, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the statutory maximum, where the offence is triable either way;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-term-for-england-and-wales" eId="term-prescribed-term-for-england-and-wales">prescribed term for England and Wales</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>51 weeks, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>12 months, where the offence is triable either way;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-term-for-scotland" eId="term-prescribed-term-for-scotland">prescribed term for Scotland</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>3 months, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>12 months, where the offence is triable either way.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>But, in the definition of “prescribed term for England and Wales” in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2-5">(5)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference to 51 weeks is to be read, until the commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, as a reference to 3 months;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference to 12 months is to be read, until <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c-1658415040299" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c" class="commentary"/>2 May 2022</ins>, as a reference to 3 months.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs or the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42075"><heading>Consent of the devolved administrations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The power of the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Schedule is subject to the consent requirement in Article 4A of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Accordingly, in Article 4A(1) of the REACH Regulation, the reference to the REACH Regulation is to be read as including a reference to this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42096"><heading>Requests by devolved administrations for exercise of powers under this Schedule</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consider any request made by a relevant devolved authority for the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42107"><heading>Consultation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Schedule the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person nominated by a relevant devolved authority as a consultee for the consultation in question, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The nomination of a person as a consultee by a relevant devolved authority is to be made by that authority to the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2">2</ref> a relevant devolved authority must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Agency, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other persons that authority considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42167"><heading>The protected provisions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-1">1</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-protected-provision-of-the-reach-regulation" eId="term-protected-provision-of-the-reach-regulation">protected provision of the REACH Regulation</term>” means any of the provisions of the REACH Regulation set out in the following Table—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:100%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Fundamental principles</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 1 (aim and scope of the REACH Regulation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 5 (the principle of “no data, no market”)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 25(1) (animal testing as a last resort)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 35 (access to information for workers)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 45 (evaluation of substances on the rolling action plan)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 48 (follow-up to substance evaluation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 55 (the aim of Title VII, which is about authorisation of substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 67(1) (effect of restrictions contained in Annex XVII)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 92 or 93 (appeals)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 111, first subparagraph (formats and software for submission of information to the Agency)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 123 (communication to the public of information on risks of substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Role of the devolved administrations</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 4A (the consent requirement)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 129(1) (the safeguard clause: basic principles)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Transparency</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 54 (publication of information on evaluation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 64(6) (publication of Agency authorisation opinions)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 72(2) (publication of Agency restriction opinions)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 77(A4) (Agency to act in a way that ensures a high degree of transparency) and (2)(e) (database(s) of registered substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 109 (general rules on transparency for the Agency)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Collaboration between the Agency and other bodies</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 95 (conflicts of opinion with other bodies)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 108 (contacts with stakeholder organisations)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 110 (relations with relevant public bodies)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Annexes</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-bottom-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-bottom-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Annexes</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42281"><heading>Other interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agency" eId="term-agency">Agency</term>” has the same meaning as in the REACH Regulation (see Article 2A of the Regulation);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reach-regulation" eId="term-reach-regulation">REACH Regulation</term>” means Regulation <ref eId="c00075" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2006/1907">(EC) No 1907/2006</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-devolved-authority" eId="term-relevant-devolved-authority">relevant devolved authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs or the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41792"><heading>Amendment of the REACH Regulation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that the provision made by the regulations is consistent with Article 1 of the REACH Regulation (aim and scope of the REACH Regulation).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this paragraph which amend any protected provision of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>But sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-1-3">(3)</ref> does not prevent any protected provision of the REACH Regulation from being amended by provision made under this paragraph by virtue of section 143(1)(a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph, the Secretary of State must publish an explanation of why the Secretary of State considers that the provision to be made by the regulations is consistent with Article 1 of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The explanation relating to regulations under this paragraph is to be published—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no later than the time when the Secretary of State begins the consultation on that exercise of the power that is required by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-5">5</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the manner which the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41861"><heading>Amendment of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or a relevant devolved authority may by regulations amend the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 (<ref eId="c00074" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2008/2852">S.I. 2008/2852</ref>).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or a relevant devolved authority may make regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State or the authority considers that the provision made by the regulations is necessary or appropriate for, or in connection with, enforcement of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made by regulations under this paragraph includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision creating, or widening the scope of, a criminal offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision specifying the punishment for a criminal offence.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But regulations under this paragraph may not provide for a criminal offence—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>under the law of England and Wales to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than the prescribed term for England and Wales or with a fine that is calculated on a daily basis of more than £100 a day;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>under the law of Scotland to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than the prescribed term for Scotland or with a fine of more than the applicable maximum for Scotland (if not calculated on a daily basis) or a fine of more than £100 a day;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>under the law of Northern Ireland to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than three months or with a fine of more than level 5 on the standard scale (if not calculated on a daily basis) or a fine of more than £100 a day.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2-4">(4)</ref>—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-applicable-maximum-for-scotland" eId="term-applicable-maximum-for-scotland">applicable maximum for Scotland</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>level 5 on the standard scale, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the statutory maximum, where the offence is triable either way;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-term-for-england-and-wales" eId="term-prescribed-term-for-england-and-wales">prescribed term for England and Wales</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>51 weeks, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>12 months, where the offence is triable either way;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-term-for-scotland" eId="term-prescribed-term-for-scotland">prescribed term for Scotland</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>3 months, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>12 months, where the offence is triable either way.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>But, in the definition of “prescribed term for England and Wales” in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2-5">(5)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference to 51 weeks is to be read, until the commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, as a reference to 3 months;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference to 12 months is to be read, until <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c-1658415040299" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c" class="commentary"/>2 May 2022</ins>, as a reference to 3 months.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs or the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42075"><heading>Consent of the devolved administrations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The power of the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Schedule is subject to the consent requirement in Article 4A of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Accordingly, in Article 4A(1) of the REACH Regulation, the reference to the REACH Regulation is to be read as including a reference to this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42096"><heading>Requests by devolved administrations for exercise of powers under this Schedule</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consider any request made by a relevant devolved authority for the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42107"><heading>Consultation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Schedule the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person nominated by a relevant devolved authority as a consultee for the consultation in question, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The nomination of a person as a consultee by a relevant devolved authority is to be made by that authority to the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2">2</ref> a relevant devolved authority must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Agency, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other persons that authority considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42167"><heading>The protected provisions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-1">1</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-protected-provision-of-the-reach-regulation" eId="term-protected-provision-of-the-reach-regulation">protected provision of the REACH Regulation</term>” means any of the provisions of the REACH Regulation set out in the following Table—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:100%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Fundamental principles</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 1 (aim and scope of the REACH Regulation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 5 (the principle of “no data, no market”)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 25(1) (animal testing as a last resort)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 35 (access to information for workers)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 45 (evaluation of substances on the rolling action plan)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 48 (follow-up to substance evaluation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 55 (the aim of Title VII, which is about authorisation of substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 67(1) (effect of restrictions contained in Annex XVII)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 92 or 93 (appeals)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 111, first subparagraph (formats and software for submission of information to the Agency)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 123 (communication to the public of information on risks of substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Role of the devolved administrations</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 4A (the consent requirement)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 129(1) (the safeguard clause: basic principles)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Transparency</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 54 (publication of information on evaluation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 64(6) (publication of Agency authorisation opinions)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 72(2) (publication of Agency restriction opinions)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 77(A4) (Agency to act in a way that ensures a high degree of transparency) and (2)(e) (database(s) of registered substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 109 (general rules on transparency for the Agency)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Collaboration between the Agency and other bodies</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 95 (conflicts of opinion with other bodies)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 108 (contacts with stakeholder organisations)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 110 (relations with relevant public bodies)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Annexes</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-bottom-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-bottom-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Annexes</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42281"><heading>Other interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agency" eId="term-agency">Agency</term>” has the same meaning as in the REACH Regulation (see Article 2A of the Regulation);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reach-regulation" eId="term-reach-regulation">REACH Regulation</term>” means Regulation <ref eId="c00075" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2006/1907">(EC) No 1907/2006</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-devolved-authority" eId="term-relevant-devolved-authority">relevant devolved authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs or the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-the-principles-applicable-on-an-application-for-judicial-review">the principles applicable on an application for judicial review</term>” means, in relation to an environmental review, the principles that would apply on an application for judicial review in the jurisdiction under which the environmental review arises;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations establish deposit schemes for any of the following purposes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sustaining, promoting or securing an increase in the recycling or reuse of materials;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the incidence of littering or fly-tipping.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme is a scheme under which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person supplied with a deposit item by a scheme supplier pays the supplier an amount (a “deposit”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who provides a deposit item to a scheme collector is entitled to be paid an amount (a “refund”) in respect of that item by the collector.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “deposit item” is a specified item that is supplied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by way of sale, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in connection with the supply of goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may make provision about the circumstances in which a deposit or refund is to be paid in respect of a deposit item.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person may be specified—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as a scheme supplier if the person is a supplier or producer of deposit items;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a scheme collector if the person is a supplier or producer of deposit items or is a scheme administrator (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4">4</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may provide that the amount of the deposit or refund in respect of a deposit item is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an amount specified,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amount determined and published by the relevant national authority in accordance with the scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an amount determined by a scheme administrator in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may be appointed as a scheme administrator of a deposit scheme by, or in accordance with, that scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may confer functions (including functions involving the exercise of discretion) on a scheme administrator, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any requirement that could be imposed on a scheme collector by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3">3</ref><ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-e">(e)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>functions relating to the registration of scheme suppliers and scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a power to charge fees for registration (the amounts of which may be such as to recover the costs referred to in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-d">(d)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-e">(e)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a power to use such fees to meet the costs of exercising its functions under, or in connection with, the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>requirements to pay such fees to persons exercising functions conferred by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5">5</ref> for the purpose of meeting the costs of the exercise of those functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a power to give general or specific directions to scheme suppliers and scheme collectors as to the matters mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to scheme collectors to reimburse them in respect of the payment of refunds or payments made by virtue of a requirement under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a">3(1)(a)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-b">(b)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-c">(c)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to another scheme administrator of the deposit scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to a scheme administrator of another deposit scheme in connection with the operation of the scheme, or the operation of the other scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to a Scottish deposit administrator in connection with the operation of the scheme, or the operation of the Scottish deposit and return scheme in relation to which the Scottish deposit administrator is exercising functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>requirements to retain amounts received by it under or by virtue of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>a power to use such amounts, or to pay such amounts to another person, for purposes connected with the scheme, or other deposit schemes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>a power to use such amounts for purposes connected with the protection of the environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>requirements to pay such amounts to the relevant national authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>functions relating to securing compliance by scheme suppliers and scheme collectors with their obligations under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>requirements in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>requirements to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>requirements to provide any such records or other information in connection with the scheme to the relevant national authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-s"><num>(s)</num><content><p>requirements as to the exercise of the administrator’s functions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where there is more than one scheme administrator, a deposit scheme may confer different functions on different scheme administrators.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may confer a power on the relevant national authority to give directions to a scheme administrator of the scheme as to the exercise of the administrator’s functions under the scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-seller" eId="term-seller">Seller</term>”, in relation to goods or services, has the meaning given by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may define that term by reference (in particular) to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person’s involvement in selling the goods or services,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person’s interest in goods or services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person’s interest in the place at or from which the goods or services are sold or provided,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>or any combination of those factors.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for the regulations to apply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to all sellers of goods or services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to sellers of goods or services identified by reference to factors specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The factors which may be specified in the regulations include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the place or places at or from which a seller supplies goods or services,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the type of goods or services that a seller supplies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the value of goods or services that a seller supplies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a seller’s turnover or any part of that turnover.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to register with an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to pay to the administrator, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by or in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the amount of the fees to be such as to recover the costs incurred by the administrator in performing its functions under the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of failures to comply with the regulations, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person on whom functions are conferred by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If Crown land which is a qualifying estate is held by a person other than the appropriate authority, the appropriate authority may, as respects that qualifying estate, enter into a conservation covenant agreement, in place of the holder of the estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An authority that enters into such an agreement by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> is to be treated for the purposes of section 117 as the holder of the qualifying estate (instead of the person in whose place the authority is acting).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates, the qualifying estate is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority may enter into an agreement under section 127(1) or <ref href="#section-127-3">(3)</ref> in place of the holder of that estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An agreement entered into by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) is to be treated for the purposes of section 127(4)(c) as entered into by virtue of the estate in land held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority enters into the agreement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Judicial review: powers to apply in urgent cases and to intervene</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may apply for judicial review, or a statutory review, in relation to conduct of a public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></content></subsection><level class="para1" eId="section-39-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level><subsection eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under subsection (1) (rather than proceeding under sections 35 to 38) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 31(2A), (3C) and (3D) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant leave or relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) does not apply to an application for judicial review made under subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref> in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review or a statutory review made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-39-4">(4)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review or the statutory review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (7) applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review or a statutory review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a public authority to comply with environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with environmental law).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>except in section 38, reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court or, as the case may be, the Court of Session to apply for judicial review;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” means a claim for statutory review under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 287 or 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 63 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 113 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</p></content></level></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may apply for judicial review, or a statutory review, in relation to conduct of a public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></content></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with environmental law, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under subsection (1) (rather than proceeding under sections 35 to 38) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 31(2A), (3C) and (3D) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (High Court to refuse to grant leave or relief where the outcome for the applicant not substantially different) does not apply to an application for judicial review made under subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref> in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review or a statutory review made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-39-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a public authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statement under subsection <ref href="#section-39-4">(4)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review or the statutory review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (7) applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review or a statutory review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a public authority to comply with environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review or a statutory review, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a public authority to comply with environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with environmental law).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>except in section 38, reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court or, as the case may be, the Court of Session to apply for judicial review;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” means a claim for statutory review under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 287 or 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 63 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 113 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>except in section 38, reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court or, as the case may be, the Court of Session to apply for judicial review;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” means a claim for statutory review under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 287 or 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 63 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 113 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 287 or 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 63 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 22 of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 113 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Duty of the OEP to involve the relevant Minister</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice and,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under subsection <ref href="#section-40-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes an application for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review in which the relevant Minister is not a party, it must provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant Minister should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice and,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice and,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice and,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant Minister that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#section-40-1-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under subsection <ref href="#section-40-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes an application for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review in which the relevant Minister is not a party, it must provide the relevant Minister with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant Minister should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant Minister should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Public statements</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, applies for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review or applies to intervene in a judicial review or statutory review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-41-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, applies for an environmental review, judicial review or statutory review or applies to intervene in a judicial review or statutory review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-41-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-chapter-2-crossheading-information"><heading>Information</heading><section eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Disclosures to the OEP</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under section 33, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with section 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a relevant ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and the ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the ombudsman.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Confidentiality of proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33 (investigations) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5-1646758120103" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and a relevant ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-ca"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a" class="commentary"/>(ca)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">7</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980-1646758166004" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under sections 35 to 41 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8-1646758220932" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8" class="commentary"/>or paragraphs 9 to 15 of Schedule 3</ins> (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd-1646758257127" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e-1646758312192" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e" class="commentary"/>, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599-1646758359772" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b-1646831328060" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to an environmental review, judicial review <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624-1646758407039" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624" class="commentary"/>(which includes a review application)</ins> or statutory review.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d-1646758444159" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins> unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e-1646758489542" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413-1646758565199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> and held by a public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Disclosures to the OEP</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under section 33, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with section 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a relevant ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and the ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the ombudsman.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under section 33, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with section 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under section 33, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with section 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a relevant ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and the ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the ombudsman.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and the ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the ombudsman.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Confidentiality of proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33 (investigations) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5-1646758120103" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and a relevant ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-ca"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a" class="commentary"/>(ca)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">7</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980-1646758166004" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under sections 35 to 41 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8-1646758220932" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8" class="commentary"/>or paragraphs 9 to 15 of Schedule 3</ins> (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd-1646758257127" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e-1646758312192" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e" class="commentary"/>, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599-1646758359772" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b-1646831328060" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to an environmental review, judicial review <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624-1646758407039" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624" class="commentary"/>(which includes a review application)</ins> or statutory review.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d-1646758444159" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins> unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e-1646758489542" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413-1646758565199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> and held by a public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33 (investigations) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5-1646758120103" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and a relevant ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-ca"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a" class="commentary"/>(ca)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">7</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980-1646758166004" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under sections 35 to 41 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8-1646758220932" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8" class="commentary"/>or paragraphs 9 to 15 of Schedule 3</ins> (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd-1646758257127" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33 (investigations) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5-1646758120103" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9c394e993b548417a146f3d92d194ff5" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and a relevant ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980-1646758166004" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-41ba571789886a6ffa2368c660ff2980" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-ca"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a" class="commentary"/>(ca)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a">7</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a-1646758076800" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b1a47ad6eebb7f8a801fe1d45920a60a"> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</ins></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under sections 35 to 41 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8-1646758220932" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b64cb2072673e278b15f0db993f54ea8" class="commentary"/>or paragraphs 9 to 15 of Schedule 3</ins> (enforcement);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd-1646758257127" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e8e64e9cede0cb89245115ecffaf93fd" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e-1646758312192" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e" class="commentary"/>, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e-1646758312192" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4fa8cfd695533dfd1acf5b71d50a215e" class="commentary"/>, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599-1646758359772" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b-1646831328060" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to an environmental review, judicial review <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624-1646758407039" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624" class="commentary"/>(which includes a review application)</ins> or statutory review.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599-1646758359772" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599-1646758359772" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-40d1573500a1b80b69eecc9b9172f599" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under section 33 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b-1646831328060" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-21b859e3e89bda8209f0e2760696d84b" class="commentary"/>or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-43-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to an environmental review, judicial review <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624-1646758407039" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4c44e67ee4a8292fea14b2ace22e7624" class="commentary"/>(which includes a review application)</ins> or statutory review.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-43-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d-1646758444159" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e45569cc927627cde0ae3af7f3a6126d" class="commentary"/>, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins> unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e-1646758489542" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1104e511f210dd2c62dc54f97e965f0e" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-43-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Chapter <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413-1646758565199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1b291ce44aced91ec35532b2bafea413" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> and held by a public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subsection>
<chapter xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1-chapter-3"><num>CHAPTER 3</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 1</heading><section eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Meaning of “natural environment”</heading><intro><p>In this Part the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the natural systems, cycles and processes through which they interact.</p></wrapUp></section><section eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Meaning of “environmental protection”</heading><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#section-45-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-45-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Meaning of “environmental law”</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-law" eId="term-environmental-law">environmental law</term>” means any legislative provision to the extent that it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Excluded matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the armed forces or national security;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to “<term refersTo="#term-legislative-provision" eId="term-legislative-provision">legislative provision</term>” does not include devolved legislative provision, except for the purposes of section 20.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-legislative-provision" eId="term-devolved-legislative-provision">Devolved legislative provision</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru, or Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#section-46-4-a">(a)</ref> which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that a legislative provision specified in the regulations is, or is not, within the definition of “environmental law” in subsection <ref href="#section-46-1">(1)</ref> (and this Part applies accordingly).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 1: general</heading><subsection eId="section-47-1"><num><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4-1646831516146" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4" class="commentary"/>(1)</ins></num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-application-for-judicial-review">application for judicial review</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 39<ref href="#section-39-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8<ref href="#section-8-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-body" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-body">devolved environmental governance body</term>” means a person on whom a devolved environmental governance function has been conferred;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-function" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-function">devolved environmental governance function</term>” means a <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c-1646831594028" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved function or Welsh devolved function</ins> that is similar to a function conferred on the OEP under this Part <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867-1646831632431" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-function" eId="term-devolved-function">devolved function</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-legislature" eId="term-devolved-legislature">devolved legislature</term>” means the Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru or the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8 (and see also section 10<ref href="#section-10-10">(10)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-review" eId="term-environmental-review">environmental review</term>” has the meaning given by section 38;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-first-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-first-environmental-improvement-plan">first environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8<ref href="#section-8-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with section 8<ref href="#section-8-5">(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under section 35;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-judicial-review" eId="term-judicial-review">judicial review</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, an application to the High Court for judicial review, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in Scotland, an application to the supervisory jurisdiction of the Court of Session;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“making” policy includes developing, adopting or revising policy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-met" eId="term-met">met</term>”, in relation to a target set under sections 1 to 3, has the meaning given by section 4<ref href="#section-4-7">(7)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-decision-notice"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Northern Ireland decision notice</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a notice given under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">10</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-information-notice"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Northern Ireland information notice</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a notice given under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">9</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep" eId="term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parliamentary-function" eId="term-parliamentary-function">parliamentary function</term>” means a function in connection with proceedings in Parliament or a devolved legislature;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy" eId="term-policy">policy</term>” includes proposals for legislation, but does not include an administrative decision taken in relation to a particular person or case (for example, a decision on an application for planning permission, funding or a licence, or a decision about regulatory enforcement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles" eId="term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles">policy statement on environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 31<ref href="#section-31-3">(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-minister" eId="term-relevant-minister">relevant Minister</term>” has the meaning given by section 33;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-ombudsman" eId="term-relevant-ombudsman">relevant ombudsman</term>” has the meaning given by section 23;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-review-application"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">review application</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” has the meaning it has in Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">1</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3 (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">12</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of that Schedule);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-scottish-devolved-function"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Scottish devolved function</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“specified date” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified-standard" eId="term-specified-standard">specified standard</term>”, in relation to a target set under sections 1 to 3, have the meaning given by section 1<ref href="#section-1-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” has the meaning given by section 39<ref href="#section-39-8">(8)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-welsh-devolved-function"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Welsh devolved function</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006).</ins> </p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-2"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff" class="commentary"/>(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff">Section 41(3) of the </ins><ref eId="c00059" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff"> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection></section></chapter>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Meaning of “natural environment”</heading><intro><p>In this Part the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-44-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-44-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the natural systems, cycles and processes through which they interact.</p></wrapUp></section>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Meaning of “environmental protection”</heading><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-45-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-45-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#section-45-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-45-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level></section>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#section-45-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-45-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Meaning of “environmental law”</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-law" eId="term-environmental-law">environmental law</term>” means any legislative provision to the extent that it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Excluded matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the armed forces or national security;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to “<term refersTo="#term-legislative-provision" eId="term-legislative-provision">legislative provision</term>” does not include devolved legislative provision, except for the purposes of section 20.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-legislative-provision" eId="term-devolved-legislative-provision">Devolved legislative provision</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru, or Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#section-46-4-a">(a)</ref> which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that a legislative provision specified in the regulations is, or is not, within the definition of “environmental law” in subsection <ref href="#section-46-1">(1)</ref> (and this Part applies accordingly).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-law" eId="term-environmental-law">environmental law</term>” means any legislative provision to the extent that it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Excluded matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the armed forces or national security;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the armed forces or national security;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to “<term refersTo="#term-legislative-provision" eId="term-legislative-provision">legislative provision</term>” does not include devolved legislative provision, except for the purposes of section 20.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-legislative-provision" eId="term-devolved-legislative-provision">Devolved legislative provision</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru, or Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#section-46-4-a">(a)</ref> which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru, or Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#section-46-4-a">(a)</ref> which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that a legislative provision specified in the regulations is, or is not, within the definition of “environmental law” in subsection <ref href="#section-46-1">(1)</ref> (and this Part applies accordingly).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 1: general</heading><subsection eId="section-47-1"><num><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4-1646831516146" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4" class="commentary"/>(1)</ins></num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-application-for-judicial-review">application for judicial review</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 39<ref href="#section-39-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8<ref href="#section-8-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-body" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-body">devolved environmental governance body</term>” means a person on whom a devolved environmental governance function has been conferred;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-function" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-function">devolved environmental governance function</term>” means a <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c-1646831594028" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved function or Welsh devolved function</ins> that is similar to a function conferred on the OEP under this Part <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867-1646831632431" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-function" eId="term-devolved-function">devolved function</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-legislature" eId="term-devolved-legislature">devolved legislature</term>” means the Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru or the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8 (and see also section 10<ref href="#section-10-10">(10)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-review" eId="term-environmental-review">environmental review</term>” has the meaning given by section 38;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-first-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-first-environmental-improvement-plan">first environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8<ref href="#section-8-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with section 8<ref href="#section-8-5">(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under section 35;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-judicial-review" eId="term-judicial-review">judicial review</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, an application to the High Court for judicial review, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in Scotland, an application to the supervisory jurisdiction of the Court of Session;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“making” policy includes developing, adopting or revising policy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-met" eId="term-met">met</term>”, in relation to a target set under sections 1 to 3, has the meaning given by section 4<ref href="#section-4-7">(7)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-decision-notice"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Northern Ireland decision notice</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a notice given under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">10</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-information-notice"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Northern Ireland information notice</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a notice given under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">9</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep" eId="term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parliamentary-function" eId="term-parliamentary-function">parliamentary function</term>” means a function in connection with proceedings in Parliament or a devolved legislature;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy" eId="term-policy">policy</term>” includes proposals for legislation, but does not include an administrative decision taken in relation to a particular person or case (for example, a decision on an application for planning permission, funding or a licence, or a decision about regulatory enforcement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles" eId="term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles">policy statement on environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 31<ref href="#section-31-3">(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-minister" eId="term-relevant-minister">relevant Minister</term>” has the meaning given by section 33;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-ombudsman" eId="term-relevant-ombudsman">relevant ombudsman</term>” has the meaning given by section 23;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-review-application"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">review application</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” has the meaning it has in Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">1</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3 (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">12</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of that Schedule);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-scottish-devolved-function"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Scottish devolved function</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“specified date” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified-standard" eId="term-specified-standard">specified standard</term>”, in relation to a target set under sections 1 to 3, have the meaning given by section 1<ref href="#section-1-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” has the meaning given by section 39<ref href="#section-39-8">(8)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-welsh-devolved-function"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Welsh devolved function</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006).</ins> </p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-2"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff" class="commentary"/>(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff">Section 41(3) of the </ins><ref eId="c00059" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff"> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” means a person who is a local planning authority for the purposes of any provision of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>In this Part, references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14">14</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-17">17</ref> apply where the estate in land by virtue of which a person is a successor of the landowner under a conservation covenant is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which any obligation under the covenant relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-20-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a">9(2)(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of the obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power under section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the person exercising that power acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>In section 122—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections (2)(b), (3) and <ref href="#section-122-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection (5)(c) has effect, in relation to a disposal of the estate in land, as if the successor’s immediate predecessor were the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections (2)(b), (3) and <ref href="#section-122-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection (5)(c) has effect, in relation to a disposal of the estate in land, as if the successor’s immediate predecessor were the appropriate authority.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-21-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power in section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the person is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In section 123—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> has effect as if the reference to the successor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> has effect as if the reference to the successor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is not the appropriate authority) are to be read as if the estate in any of the land to which the modification relates which is held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts were held by the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority is acting.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority is acting.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-47-1"><num><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4-1646831516146" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4" class="commentary"/>(1)</ins></num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-application-for-judicial-review">application for judicial review</term>” is to be read in accordance with section 39<ref href="#section-39-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8<ref href="#section-8-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-body" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-body">devolved environmental governance body</term>” means a person on whom a devolved environmental governance function has been conferred;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-function" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-function">devolved environmental governance function</term>” means a <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c-1646831594028" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-502e30260bad2fdeff69aacb14c53a8c" class="commentary"/>Scottish devolved function or Welsh devolved function</ins> that is similar to a function conferred on the OEP under this Part <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867-1646831632431" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-be9f314510e646f4fb4274492a7ce867" class="commentary"/>or Part 1 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-function" eId="term-devolved-function">devolved function</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-legislature" eId="term-devolved-legislature">devolved legislature</term>” means the Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru or the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8 (and see also section 10<ref href="#section-10-10">(10)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-review" eId="term-environmental-review">environmental review</term>” has the meaning given by section 38;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-first-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-first-environmental-improvement-plan">first environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8<ref href="#section-8-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with section 8<ref href="#section-8-5">(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under section 35;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-judicial-review" eId="term-judicial-review">judicial review</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, an application to the High Court for judicial review, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in Scotland, an application to the supervisory jurisdiction of the Court of Session;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“making” policy includes developing, adopting or revising policy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-met" eId="term-met">met</term>”, in relation to a target set under sections 1 to 3, has the meaning given by section 4<ref href="#section-4-7">(7)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-decision-notice"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Northern Ireland decision notice</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a notice given under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">10</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831670088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-information-notice"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Northern Ireland information notice</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a notice given under paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">9</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831693572" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep" eId="term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parliamentary-function" eId="term-parliamentary-function">parliamentary function</term>” means a function in connection with proceedings in Parliament or a devolved legislature;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy" eId="term-policy">policy</term>” includes proposals for legislation, but does not include an administrative decision taken in relation to a particular person or case (for example, a decision on an application for planning permission, funding or a licence, or a decision about regulatory enforcement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles" eId="term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles">policy statement on environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 31<ref href="#section-31-3">(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-minister" eId="term-relevant-minister">relevant Minister</term>” has the meaning given by section 33;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-ombudsman" eId="term-relevant-ombudsman">relevant ombudsman</term>” has the meaning given by section 23;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-review-application"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">review application</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” has the meaning it has in Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">1</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of Schedule 3 (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">12</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831711659" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"> of that Schedule);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-scottish-devolved-function"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Scottish devolved function</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831728199" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“specified date” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified-standard" eId="term-specified-standard">specified standard</term>”, in relation to a target set under sections 1 to 3, have the meaning given by section 1<ref href="#section-1-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” has the meaning given by section 39<ref href="#section-39-8">(8)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-welsh-devolved-function"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">Welsh devolved function</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d-1646831745791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-59a43d95a88079bda0527628e3821d4d">” means a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006).</ins> </p></content></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</p></content></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ifc-authority" eId="term-ifc-authority">IFC authority</term>” means an inshore fisheries and conservation authority created under section 150 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The chief executive is to be appointed by the non-executive members of the OEP, other than the first chief executive who is to be appointed by the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The other executive members are to be appointed by the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b-1646835673791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must be consulted before a person is appointed as chief executive.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An executive member must be an employee of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay its non-executive members such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If a person ceases to be a non-executive member, other than by reason of their term of office expiring, and the Secretary of State determines that the person should be compensated because of special circumstances, the OEP must pay compensation of such amount as the Secretary of State may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consult the Chair before making a determination under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may establish committees.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A committee may include persons who are not members of the OEP (whether or not they are employees of the OEP).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A member of a committee who is neither a member nor an employee of the OEP is not entitled to vote at meetings of that committee.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The OEP may pay such allowances as it may determine to any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a member of a committee, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is neither a member, nor an employee, of the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9-1646836255618" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d-1646836281338" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d" class="commentary"/>, between them,</ins> pay to the OEP such sums as <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3-1646836313482" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3" class="commentary"/>they consider</ins> are reasonably sufficient to enable the OEP to carry out its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65-1646836337251" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65" class="commentary"/>, or the Northern Ireland Department,</ins> may provide further financial assistance to the OEP (including by way of grants, loans, guarantees or indemnities) subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748-1646836369994" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748" class="commentary"/>, or that department,</ins> may determine.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the date on which the OEP is established and ending with 31 March following that date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the date on which the OEP is established and ending with 31 March following that date, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level>
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<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The plan may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relate to a period specified in the plan, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be of no specified duration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the steps that the Department intends to take to improve the natural environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any steps that any other Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps that any Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment (and if it does so references in this Schedule to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In preparing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, an environmental improvement plan before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to the current environmental improvement plan are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an environmental improvement plan relates to a period specified in the plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which the environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Department must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the new plan relates to a period specified in the plan, that period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In preparing the new plan the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687-1646837357061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the old plan) after the end of that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it relates to a period specified in the new plan, that period has begun.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the other Northern Ireland departments,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Department considers appropriate,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in relation to the draft statement.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Department must lay the draft statement before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Department must prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that sub-paragraph, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this paragraph must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The following definitions apply for the purpose of this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">Relevant environmental law</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a Northern Ireland public authority, UK environmental law or Northern Ireland environmental law;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to any other relevant public authority, Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">Relevant public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland public authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person, other than a Northern Ireland public authority, carrying out any function of a public nature in or as regards Northern Ireland that is not a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-public-authority" eId="term-northern-ireland-public-authority">Northern Ireland public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland department, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person carrying out a Northern Ireland devolved function (including an implementation body carrying out such a function) that is not a function in connection with proceedings in the Northern Ireland Assembly or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” means a function of a public nature exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">7(5)</ref> to the relevant public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it makes a review application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>), or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-9">7(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one relevant public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Northern Ireland department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a UK information notice or UK decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of every UK information notice or UK decision notice which is linked to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this paragraph does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this paragraph, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with a review application or any other legal proceedings, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a">14(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” means a notice given under section 35.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in which the relevant department is not a party, it must provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant department should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and functions of a relevant ombudsman that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> or sections 35 to 41 (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A relevant public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice, decision notice, UK information notice or UK decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another relevant public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to a review application, an environmental review, a judicial review or a statutory review (within the meaning given by section 39<ref href="#section-39-8-b">(8)(b)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a relevant public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> and held by a relevant public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00056" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00057" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision requiring the payment of sums by specified persons, in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of securing that those involved in manufacturing, processing, distributing or supplying products or materials meet, or contribute to, the disposal costs of the products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may appoint, or make provision for the appointment of, a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>More than one person may be appointed as an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator (including functions involving the exercise of discretion).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an administrator include a person appointed by an administrator or exercising functions on an administrator’s behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be distributed by the administrator, in accordance with the regulations, among persons who have incurred disposal costs in relation to products or materials to which the regulations relate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to be paid to another administrator to be so distributed by that administrator.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be distributed by the administrator, in accordance with the regulations, among persons who have incurred disposal costs in relation to products or materials to which the regulations relate, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to be paid to another administrator to be so distributed by that administrator.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme supplier in connection with the scheme, including requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to take steps to ensure deposits are paid in respect of deposit items in accordance with the scheme (which may include a requirement to include the amount of the deposit in the sale price of the item, or in the price of goods or services the item was supplied in connection with);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the marking of deposit items to identify them as such;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>as to the retention of deposits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to pay amounts received as deposits to other scheme suppliers, scheme collectors or to a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>to provide those records or other information in connection with the scheme to a scheme administrator.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may impose different requirements on different scheme suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about the enforcement of requirements under deposit schemes.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions (including functions involving the exercise of discretion) in connection with the enforcement of requirements under deposit schemes on specified persons (which may include scheme administrators);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for such functions of such a person to be exercised on the person’s behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring scheme suppliers, scheme collectors or scheme administrators to provide records and other information relating to deposit schemes to specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of failures to comply with relevant requirements, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person having functions in connection with the enforcement of relevant requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with civil sanctions, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person having functions in connection with the enforcement of relevant requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing them is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-requirement" eId="term-relevant-requirement">relevant requirement</term>” means any requirement imposed by or under a deposit scheme or regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring sellers of goods or services to charge for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may appoint a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>More than one person may be appointed as an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator (including functions involving the exercise of discretion).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an administrator include a person appointed by an administrator or exercising functions on an administrator’s behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator to enforce provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may (in particular) confer powers on an administrator to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the production of documents or the provision of information, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>question a seller or officers or employees of a seller.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-9-paragraph-8-2">(2)</ref> must contain provision for ensuring that the power in question is exercised by a person only where the person reasonably believes there has been a failure to comply with a requirement of regulations under this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review the effectiveness of the Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements and any Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations (“relevant provisions”) in accordance with this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A review must consider in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing forest risk commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the use of forest risk commodities, or products derived from forest risk commodities, in UK commercial activities where relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to those commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any changes to relevant local laws in relation to forest risk commodities.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Having carried out a review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conclusions of the review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the steps, if any, the Secretary of State intends to take to improve the effectiveness of the relevant provisions (including whether the Secretary of State intends to make any regulations under this Schedule).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The first review must be completed during the period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the second anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the third anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 2 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring the payment of charges to administrators, as a means of recovering costs incurred by administrators in performing functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer>
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<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for imposing producer responsibility obligations on specified persons in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preventing a product or material becoming waste, or reducing the amount of a product or material that becomes waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustaining a minimum level of, or promoting or securing an increase in, the re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-producer-responsibility-obligations" eId="term-producer-responsibility-obligations">producer responsibility obligations</term>” means steps required to be taken, in respect of products or materials, for a purpose in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision authorising or requiring persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation to become members of a compliance scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the approval, or withdrawal of approval, of compliance schemes by the relevant national authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the establishment, maintenance or management of a compliance scheme by a person appointed by the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-compliance-scheme" eId="term-compliance-scheme">compliance scheme</term>” means a scheme under which producer responsibility obligations of members of the scheme are discharged by the scheme operator on their behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about certificates of compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons who are not members of compliance schemes to provide certificates of compliance to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the approval of persons by an enforcement authority for the purposes of issuing certificates of compliance.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-certificate-of-compliance" eId="term-certificate-of-compliance">certificate of compliance</term>” means a certificate which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is issued by a person approved by an enforcement authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states that the person issuing the certificate is satisfied that the person to whom it relates is complying with their producer responsibility obligations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to give guidance to persons issuing certificates of compliance, including guidance as to matters which are, or are not, to be treated as evidence of compliance or non-compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” means a person on whom functions are conferred by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the sums payable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums payable under the regulations to vary according to the design or composition of the products or materials to which the regulations relate, the methods by which they were produced or any other factor.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the sums payable under the regulations to be payable to an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums paid to the administrator are to be held by the administrator.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring the payment of charges to administrators, as a means of recovering costs incurred by administrators in performing functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-18-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified products, in specified circumstances, to meet specified resource efficiency requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an energy-related product, within the meaning of the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (<ref eId="c00063" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/2617">S.I. 2010/2617</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00064" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00065" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00066" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prohibiting a product being distributed, sold or supplied unless it meets resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of a product to provide information to other such persons.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how and by whom a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be determined;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about how a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be evidenced (for example, by affixing a label or applying a marking to a product).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><content><p><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>The Office for Environmental Protection.</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of Scotland, the Court of Session;</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-47-2"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff" class="commentary"/>(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff">Section 41(3) of the </ins><ref eId="c00059" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff-1646831557558" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4976fb8ecc9850499afe79da1f706cff"> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</ins></p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-function" eId="term-devolved-function">devolved function</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998);</p></content></level></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In section 5(6) of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to pay to an enforcement authority charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by that enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter relating to Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to pay to an enforcement authority charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by that enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter relating to Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agricultural-use" eId="term-agricultural-use">agricultural use</term>” includes use for horticulture and aquaculture;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-commercial-activity" eId="term-commercial-activity">commercial activity</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>producing, manufacturing and processing;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>distributing, selling, or supplying;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>purchasing for a purpose within paragraph (a) or (b) (but not purchasing as a consumer);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">forest</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-commercial-activity" eId="term-uk-commercial-activity">UK commercial activity</term>” means commercial activity carried on in the United Kingdom.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to a product derived from a forest risk commodity are to a product derived from a forest risk commodity in whole or in part (and include any product of an animal fed on a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 7 applies in relation to Crown land as it applies in relation to any other land, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where land becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The conservation covenant is not terminated on the determination of that estate, even though the appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation unless and until the Crown—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>becomes the holder of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an estate granted by the Crown out of the land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from an estate falling within sub-paragraph (i).</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the Crown takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the Crown grants an estate out of the land after having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it, the estate is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as immediately derived from the estate mentioned in sub-paragraph (3)(a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>But if the Crown grants an estate out of the land without having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acts of the Crown in granting that estate are not to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as taking possession or control of the land, or entering into occupation of it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the new estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-5">5</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-crown" eId="term-the-crown">the Crown</term>” means Her Majesty in right of the Crown or of the Duchy of Lancaster, or the Duchy of Cornwall, as the case may be.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-12">12</ref> modify Part 7 in its application to obligations under a conservation covenant created by an agreement entered into by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In those paragraphs, in relation to an obligation under the conservation covenant—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>” means the appropriate authority with respect to the estate in land of the original landowner which is the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation, and</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-original-landowner" eId="term-the-original-landowner">the original landowner</term>” means the person who held the qualifying estate when the agreement was entered into.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that the provision made by the regulations is consistent with Article 1 of the REACH Regulation (aim and scope of the REACH Regulation).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this paragraph which amend any protected provision of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>But sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-1-3">(3)</ref> does not prevent any protected provision of the REACH Regulation from being amended by provision made under this paragraph by virtue of section 143(1)(a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph, the Secretary of State must publish an explanation of why the Secretary of State considers that the provision to be made by the regulations is consistent with Article 1 of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The explanation relating to regulations under this paragraph is to be published—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no later than the time when the Secretary of State begins the consultation on that exercise of the power that is required by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-5">5</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the manner which the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consider any request made by a relevant devolved authority for the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agency" eId="term-agency">Agency</term>” has the same meaning as in the REACH Regulation (see Article 2A of the Regulation);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reach-regulation" eId="term-reach-regulation">REACH Regulation</term>” means Regulation <ref eId="c00075" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2006/1907">(EC) No 1907/2006</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-devolved-authority" eId="term-relevant-devolved-authority">relevant devolved authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs or the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 34B(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>References in Part 7 to an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant are to be read as references to an obligation of the appropriate authority under the conservation covenant.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 122 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsection (5)(c) has effect, if the successor’s immediate predecessor was the original landowner, as if the reference to the successor’s immediate predecessor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 123 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation of the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-a">(a)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(b)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-2">(2)</ref> the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> the references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 1(1) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 2(2) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who by virtue of holding an estate in land is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 1(1) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 2(2) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who by virtue of holding an estate in land is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></level>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Environmental governance: Northern Ireland</heading><section eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Improving the natural environment: Northern Ireland</heading><intro><p>Schedule 2 makes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-48-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>environmental improvement plans, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-48-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>policy statements on environmental principles,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in Northern Ireland.</p></wrapUp></section><section eId="section-49"><num>49</num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection: Northern Ireland</heading><intro><p>Schedule 3—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>makes provision about the functions of the OEP in, or as regards, Northern Ireland, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>amends this Act to reflect those functions.</p></content></level></section></part>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Improving the natural environment: Northern Ireland</heading><intro><p>Schedule 2 makes provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-48-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>environmental improvement plans, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-48-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>policy statements on environmental principles,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in Northern Ireland.</p></wrapUp></section>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>environmental improvement plans, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>policy statements on environmental principles,</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-49"><num>49</num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection: Northern Ireland</heading><intro><p>Schedule 3—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>makes provision about the functions of the OEP in, or as regards, Northern Ireland, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>amends this Act to reflect those functions.</p></content></level></section>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>makes provision about the functions of the OEP in, or as regards, Northern Ireland, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>amends this Act to reflect those functions.</p></content></level>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Waste and resource efficiency</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-producer-responsibility"><heading>Producer responsibility</heading><section eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>Producer responsibility obligations</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 4 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 4 that contain only provision for, or in connection with, the variation of targets specified in the regulations are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 4 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The following are repealed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the Environment Act 1995, sections 93 to 95;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1998/1762">S.I. 1998/1762 (N.I. 16)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-51"><num>51</num><heading>Producer responsibility for disposal costs</heading><subsection eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 5 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations requiring the payment of sums in respect of the costs of disposing of products and materials.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 5 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 5 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-resource-efficiency"><heading>Resource efficiency</heading><section eId="section-52"><num>52</num><heading>Resource efficiency information</heading><subsection eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the provision of resource efficiency information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 6 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 6 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-53"><num>53</num><heading>Resource efficiency requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 7—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 7—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 7 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 7 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-54"><num>54</num><heading>Deposit schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 8 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations establishing deposit schemes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-the-relevant-national-authority">the relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 8—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 8 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 8 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1">1</ref>, or the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5">5</ref>, made by the authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a fine or monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 8 are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-deposit-scheme" eId="term-deposit-scheme">deposit scheme</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 8.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-55"><num>55</num><heading>Charges for single use items</heading><subsection eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 9 confers powers on the relevant national authority to make regulations about charges for single use items.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 9 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>contain provision about charging for a new item;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-9-paragraph-9-3">9(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 9 are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-new-item" eId="term-new-item">new item</term>” means an item in relation to which there are no existing regulations made by the relevant national authority under Schedule 9.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-56"><num>56</num><heading>Charges for carrier bags</heading><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6 to the Climate Change Act 2008 (power to impose carrier bag charge) after paragraph 6 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6A</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies to regulations made by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to register with an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to pay to the administrator, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by, or by the administrator in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the amount of the fees to be such as to recover the costs incurred by the administrator in performing its functions under the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-managing-waste"><heading>Managing waste</heading><section eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Separation of waste</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (definitions of authorities), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-waste-collection-authority">English waste collection authority</term>” means a waste collection authority whose area is in England;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-waste-disposal-authority">English waste disposal authority</term>” means a waste disposal authority whose area is in England.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices), in subsection (12) omit the definition of “English waste collection authority”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For section 45A substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e5984"><num>45A</num><heading>England: separate collection of household waste</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements made under section 45(1)(a) for an English waste collection authority to collect household waste, unless they are arrangements in relation to which section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5997"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6012">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6069">(8)</ref> (subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6012"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6018"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6024"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable household waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6033">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6033"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable household waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6051"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6099">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6117">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6123">(10)(e)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6129">(f)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6069"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The fourth condition is that recyclable household waste which is food waste must be collected at least once a week.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Household waste is “recyclable household waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6093"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the recyclable waste streams are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6099"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6117"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6123"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6129"><num>(f)</num><content><p>garden waste.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6138"><num>45AZA</num><heading>England: separate collection of household waste from relevant non-domestic premises</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements for household waste to be collected from relevant non-domestic premises in England by a person who, in collecting the waste—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is acting in the course of a business (whether or not for profit), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is exercising a public function (including a function under section 45(1)(a)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6175">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6214">(7)</ref> (subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6175"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6187"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable household waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6196">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6196"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable household waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6202"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6214"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6262">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6280">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6286">(10)(e)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6229"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The person who presents household waste from the premises for collection under the arrangements must present it separated in accordance with the arrangements.</p><p>This subsection does not apply so far as the person is subject to an equivalent duty by virtue of a notice under section 46.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Household waste is “recyclable household waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the “recyclable waste streams” are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6262"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6280"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6286"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6292"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-non-domestic-premises">relevant non-domestic premises</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a residential home;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>premises forming part of a university or school or other educational establishment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>premises forming part of a hospital or nursing home;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6319"><num>(d)</num><content><p>premises of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e6319">(11)(d)</ref> may not specify domestic properties (within the meaning of section 75(5)(a)).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6338"><num>45AZB</num><heading>England: separate collection of industrial or commercial waste</heading><subsection eId="d25e6342"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements for industrial or commercial waste to be collected from premises in England by a person who, in collecting the waste—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is acting in the course of a business (whether or not for profit), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is exercising a public function (including a function under section 45(1)(b) or (2)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6360"><num>(2)</num><content><p>So far as they relate to waste which is similar in nature and composition to household waste (“relevant waste”) the arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6378">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6417">(7)</ref>.</p><p>This is subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6378"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable relevant waste must be collected separately from other relevant waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable relevant waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6390"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable relevant waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6399">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6399"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable relevant waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable relevant waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable relevant waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6417"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable relevant waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6465">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6483">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable relevant waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6489">(10)(e)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6432"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The person who presents relevant waste from the premises for collection under the arrangements must present it separated in accordance with the arrangements.</p><p>This subsection does not apply so far as the person is subject to an equivalent duty by virtue of a notice under section 47.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Relevant waste is “recyclable relevant waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the “recyclable waste streams” are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6465"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6483"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6489"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6504"><num>45AZC</num><heading>Sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: powers to exempt and extend</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6514"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the condition in section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref><ref href="#d25e6024">(5)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6187">(5)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6390">(5)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the application of section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the application of section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> in relation to household waste or relevant waste in recyclable waste streams specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#d25e6514">(1)(a)</ref> in relation to two or more recyclable waste streams only if satisfied that doing so will not significantly reduce the potential for recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in those waste streams to be recycled or composted.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6568"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6580"><num>(a)</num><content><p>add further recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6586"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the extent to which recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in any of those waste streams may or may not be collected together with recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in another recyclable waste stream.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#d25e6580">(3)(a)</ref> in relation to a waste stream only if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is waste in that waste stream which is suitable for recycling or composting, and recycling or composting it will have an environmental benefit,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>all English waste collection authorities can make arrangements for collecting waste in that waste stream which comply with the conditions in section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> (as appropriate), taking account of any amendments to be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e6586">(3)(b)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>there is a market for it after its collection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6631"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English waste collection authorities,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>English waste disposal authorities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>anyone else the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e6631">(5)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6679"><num>45AZD</num><heading>Sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: duties of waste collectors</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e6728">(2)</ref> applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person collects or proposes to collect waste under arrangements to which section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6707"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the arrangements include arrangements to collect recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in two or more recyclable waste streams together in reliance on section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref><ref href="#d25e6033">(6)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6196">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6399">(6)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6728"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The person must prepare a written assessment of why the person considers that the section relied on applies.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZE</num><heading>Sections 45 to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>: guidance</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance about the duties imposed by sections 45 to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The guidance may in particular deal with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the circumstances in which it may not be technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in recyclable waste streams separately, or in which separate collection may not have significant environmental benefit;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency with which household waste other than recyclable household waste which is food waste should be collected;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the kinds of waste which are relevant waste for the purposes of section <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>assessments under section <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The guidance may make different provision in relation to sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6804"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing guidance under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English waste collection authorities,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>English waste disposal authorities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>anyone else the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e6804">(4)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A waste collection authority, and any party to arrangements to which section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> applies, must have regard to the guidance</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZF</num><heading>Sections 45AZA and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: compliance notices</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where the Environment Agency considers that a person other than an English waste collection authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a party to arrangements for the collection of household waste which fail to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a party to arrangements for the collection of relevant waste which fail to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is failing to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6229">(8)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6432">(8)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>It may give that person a notice (a “<term refersTo="#term-compliance-notice">compliance notice</term>”) requiring them to take specified steps within a specified period to secure that the failure does not continue or recur.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A compliance notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify the failures to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the steps which must be taken for the purpose of preventing the failure continuing or recurring,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the period within which those steps must be taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>give information as to the rights of appeal (including the period within which an appeal must be brought).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6956"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who fails to comply with a compliance notice commits an offence.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person who commits an offence under subsection <ref href="#d25e6956">(4)</ref> is liable on summary conviction or conviction on indictment to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZG</num><heading>Sections 45AZA and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: appeals against compliance notices</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person who is given a compliance notice may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any requirement in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The notice or requirement has effect pending the determination of the appeal, unless the tribunal decides otherwise.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>confirm the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>vary the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>take any steps the Environment Agency could take in relation to the failure giving rise to the notice or requirement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>remit any matter relating to the notice or requirement to the Environment Agency.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 46(2) (receptacles for household waste) for the words from “subject to” to the end substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subject to that, a waste collection authority whose area is in Wales may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for waste which is to be recycled and waste which is not;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an English waste collection authority may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for the purposes of complying with its duties under section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 47(3) (receptacles for commercial or industrial waste) at the end insert <quotedText>“, but an English waste collection authority may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for the purposes of complying with section 45AZB so far as it applies to waste of the kind in question.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 160A(2) (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref> (separation of waste)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (r) (as inserted by section 64) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(s)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs which are incurred by it in performing functions relating to sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Agency may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 108(15) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry), in the definition of “<term refersTo="#term-pollution-control-functions" eId="term-pollution-control-functions">pollution control functions</term>” in relation to a waste collection authority, in paragraph (a) for “, 45A” substitute <quotedText>“to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-58"><num>58</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking: Great Britain</heading><subsection eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-58-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-58-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 34C insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><section eId="d25e7162"><num>34CA</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><subsection eId="d25e7166"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purpose of tracking relevant waste, including provision about the establishment of an electronic system (“<term refersTo="#term-the-system">the system</term>”) for that purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers, or a waste regulation authority, to take specified steps to secure the entry into the system of specified information about, or which is relevant to the tracking or regulation of, specified relevant waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information which may be specified includes information about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the processing, movement or transfer to another person of relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons to whom relevant waste or waste processing products have been transferred;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the carrying out of any activity by relevant waste controllers in relation to, or in connection with, relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>relevant waste controllers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers to take specified steps to enable physical identification of specified relevant waste or waste processing products.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may allow relevant waste controllers, or a waste regulation authority, to make arrangements for other persons to discharge their obligations under the regulations, and may impose requirements on such persons in connection with such arrangements.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations must provide for an exemption for digitally excluded persons from any requirement that would involve the use of electronic communications or the keeping of electronic records, but may impose alternative requirements on those persons that do not involve either.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7229"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may designate a person to establish, operate or maintain the system and may confer functions on such a person.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how information held on the system is to be used including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about who may access the information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting, or requiring, the disclosure, publication or transfer to another electronic system of such information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements on persons who obtain such information not to further disclose it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose fees or charges, payable to a person designated by, or in accordance with, the regulations, on persons subject to any requirement imposed by the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>The amount of such fees or charges may reflect the costs of establishing, operating or maintaining the system and any other costs incurred in connection with the tracking of relevant waste by a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7271"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may provide grants or loans to a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7278"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-digitally-excluded-person">digitally excluded person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is a practising member of a religious society or order whose beliefs are incompatible with using electronic communications or keeping electronic records, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for whom it is not reasonably practicable to use electronic communications or to keep electronic records for any reason (including age, disability or location);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“extractive waste”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made in relation to England or Wales, has the meaning it has in this Part (as it extends to England and Wales);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made in relation to Scotland, has the meaning it has in the Management of Extractive Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (<ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2010/60">S.S.I. 2010/60</ref>);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste">relevant waste</term>” means controlled waste or extractive waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste-controller">relevant waste controller</term>” means any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is subject to the duty in section 34(1) (duty of care as respects controlled waste),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats, manages or disposes of extractive waste or, as a dealer or broker, has control of such waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exports relevant waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-waste-processing-product">waste processing product</term>” means any product of the processing of relevant waste, including material which is not relevant waste or which is not derived from relevant waste.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="d25e7383"><num>34CB</num><heading>Further provision about regulations under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref></heading><subsection eId="d25e7387"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref><ref href="#d25e7166">(1)</ref> may make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions by an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7428"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a civil sanction that requires the payment of an amount, for that amount—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be determined by an enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified or described in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount to be paid may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a civil sanction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7458"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may make different provision for different purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7497"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking primary legislation or retained direct EU legislation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7503"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” means the Environment Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales, a waste collection authority for an area in England or Wales or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Secretary of State, an Act of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers, an Act of Parliament or an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Scottish Ministers, an Act of Parliament or an Act of the Scottish Parliament.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 160A(2) (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref> (electronic waste tracking)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>are the first set of regulations to be made by the relevant national authority (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref><ref href="#d25e7278">(12)</ref>) under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref>,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section,</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section,</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7383">34CB</ref><ref href="#d25e7458">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by that authority under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(e)</num><p>amend, repeal or revoke a provision contained in primary legislation (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7383">34CB</ref><ref href="#d25e7503">(8)</ref>) or retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under section 34CA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (electronic waste tracking) the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-59"><num>59</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-59-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After Article 5F insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><article eId="d25e7643"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><num>5G</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department may by regulations make provision for the purpose of tracking relevant waste, including provision about the establishment of an electronic system (“<term refersTo="#term-the-system">the system</term>”) for that purpose.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers, or the Department, to take specified steps to secure the entry into the system of specified information about, or which is relevant to the tracking or regulation of, specified relevant waste.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information which may be specified includes information about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the processing, movement or transfer to another person of relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons to whom relevant waste or waste processing products have been transferred;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the carrying out of any activity by relevant waste controllers in relation to, or in connection with, relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>relevant waste controllers.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers to take specified steps to enable physical identification of specified relevant waste or waste processing products.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may allow relevant waste controllers, or the Department, to make arrangements for other persons to discharge their obligations under the regulations, and may impose requirements on such persons in connection with such arrangements.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations must provide for an exemption for digitally excluded persons from any requirement that would involve the use of electronic communications or the keeping of electronic records, but may impose alternative requirements on those persons that do not involve either.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7710"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may designate a person to establish, operate or maintain the system and may confer functions on such a person.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how information held on the system is to be used including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about who may access the information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting, or requiring, the disclosure, publication or transfer to another electronic system of such information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements on persons who obtain such information not to further disclose it.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(9)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose fees or charges, payable to a person designated by, or in accordance with, the regulations, on persons subject to any requirement imposed by the regulations.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(10)</num><content><p>The amount of such fees or charges may reflect the costs of establishing, operating or maintaining the system and any other costs incurred in connection with the tracking of relevant waste by a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may provide grants or loans to a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this Article—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-digitally-excluded-person">digitally excluded person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is a practising member of a religious society or order whose beliefs are incompatible with using electronic communications or keeping electronic records, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for whom it is not reasonably practicable to use electronic communications or to keep electronic records for any reason (including age, disability or location);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-extractive-waste">extractive waste</term>” has the meaning it has in the Planning (Management of Waste from Extractive Industries) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00007" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/85">S.R. 2015 No. 85</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste">relevant waste</term>” means controlled waste or extractive waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste-controller">relevant waste controller</term>” means any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is subject to the duty in Article 5(1) (duty of care as respects controlled waste),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats, manages or disposes of extractive waste or, as a dealer or broker, has control of such waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exports relevant waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-waste-processing-product">waste processing product</term>” means any product of the processing of relevant waste, including material which is not relevant waste or which is not derived from relevant waste.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></article><article eId="d25e7838"><heading>Further provision about regulations under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref></heading><num>5H</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref> may make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions by the Department;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7881"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a civil sanction that requires the payment of an amount, for that amount—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be determined by the Department in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified or described in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount to be paid may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a civil sanction.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7911"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking any statutory provision.</p></content></paragraph></article></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-59-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph (1A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e7939"><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations made by the Department under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref> that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first set of regulations made under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by Article <ref href="#d25e7838">5H</ref><ref href="#d25e7911">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>amend or repeal a provision contained in Northern Ireland legislation or an Act of Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>amend or revoke a provision contained in retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7989"><num>(1C)</num><content><p>Regulations to which paragraph (1) does not apply by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#d25e7939">(1B)</ref> may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Assembly.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-60"><num>60</num><heading>Hazardous waste: England and Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-60-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-60-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 62 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e8030"><num>62ZA</num><heading>Special provision with respect to hazardous waste in England and Wales</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation of hazardous waste in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Provision that may be made in the regulations includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the giving of directions by waste regulation authorities with respect to matters connected with any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements about how hazardous waste may be kept (including requirements about the quantities of hazardous waste which may be kept at any place);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about hazardous waste that originated outside England or Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>about the registration of hazardous waste controllers or places where activities in relation to hazardous waste are carried out;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the keeping of records by hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for the inspection of those records by waste regulation authorities or specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for the provision by hazardous waste controllers of copies of, or information derived from, those records to waste regulation authorities or specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for hazardous waste controllers to inform waste regulation authorities, or specified persons, when carrying out activities in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>about the circumstances in which waste which is not hazardous waste, but which shares characteristics with hazardous waste, is to be treated as hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with criminal offences;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8113"><num>(l)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not provide for an offence to be punishable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction, by imprisonment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, by a term of imprisonment exceeding two years.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8137"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for the supervision by waste regulation authorities—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>of activities in relation to hazardous waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e8182"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>of hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the keeping of records (which may include registers of hazardous waste controllers and places where hazardous waste may be kept or processed) by waste regulation authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>as to the recovery of expenses or other charges for the treatment, keeping or disposal or the re-delivery of hazardous waste by waste regulation authorities or hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8200"><num>(d)</num><content><p>as to appeals to the relevant national authority from decisions of waste regulation authorities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>This section is subject to section 114 of the Environment Act 1995 (delegation or reference of appeals etc).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may confer functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) on the relevant national authority or a waste regulation authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8230"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-mixing">mixing</term>” in relation to hazardous waste means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>diluting it (with any substance);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>mixing it with other hazardous waste of a different type, or that has different characteristics;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>mixing it with any other substance or material (whether waste or not).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8263"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-activity">activity</term>”, in relation to hazardous waste, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>keeping, collecting, receiving, importing, exporting, transporting or producing hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sorting, treating, recovering, mixing or otherwise processing hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>disposing of hazardous waste in any manner (including providing hazardous waste to another person for the purposes of that person carrying out an activity in relation to it);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>examining, testing or classifying hazardous waste (including doing any of those things to waste in connection with establishing whether it is hazardous);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>acting as a broker of, or dealer in, hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>directing or supervising another person in relation to an activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste-controller">hazardous waste controller</term>” means a person who carries out any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 75 (meaning of “waste” etc) for subsection (8A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8339"><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>In the application of this Part to England, “<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste">hazardous waste</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any waste identified as hazardous waste in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the waste list as it applies in relation to England, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under regulation 3 of the Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1540">S.I. 2020/1540</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any other waste that is treated as hazardous waste for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 62ZA, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/894">S.I. 2005/894</ref>).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8390"><num>(8B)</num><intro><p>In the application of this Part to Wales, “<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste">hazardous waste</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any waste identified as hazardous waste in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the waste list as it applies in relation to Wales, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under regulation 3 of the Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1540">S.I. 2020/1540</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any other waste that is treated as hazardous waste for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 62ZA, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/wsi/2005/1806">S.I. 2005/1806 (W.138)</ref>).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8C)</num><content><p>In subsections <ref href="#d25e8339">(8A)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e8390">(8B)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-waste-list">the waste list</term>” means the list of waste contained in the Annex to Commission Decision of 3 May 2000 replacing <ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/decision/1994/0003">Decision 94/3/EC</ref> establishing a list of wastes pursuant to Article 1(a) of <ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1975/0442">Council Directive 75/442/EEC</ref> on waste and <ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/decision/1994/0904">Council Decision 94/904/EC</ref> establishing a list of hazardous waste pursuant to Article 1(4) of <ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1991/0689">Council Directive 91/689/EEC</ref> on hazardous waste (<ref eId="c00016" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2000/0532">2000/532/EC</ref>).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section <ref href="#d25e9204">160A</ref><ref href="#d25e9241">(2)</ref> (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref> (regulation of hazardous waste in England and Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the relevant national authority (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8263">(11)</ref>) under section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref>,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8137">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by that authority under that section.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (power to make charging schemes), before paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(cc)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under section 62ZA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (special provision with respect to hazardous waste), the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 114 of the Environment Act 1995 (delegation or reference of appeals etc), in subsection (2)(a)(iii) before “, 78L” insert <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8200">(6)(d)</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-61"><num>61</num><heading>Hazardous waste: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-61-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00017" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-61-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In Article 30 (special provision with respect to hazardous waste)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (1), for the words from “regulations” to “disposal” substitute <quotedText>“the Department may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>before sub-paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting the treatment, keeping or disposal of hazardous waste or any other activity in relation to such waste;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (a), after “hazardous waste” insert <quotedText>“or any other activity in relation to such waste”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e8638"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Article “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-61-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph <ref href="#d25e7989">(1C)</ref> (as inserted by section 59) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e8690"><num>(1D)</num><content><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations made by the Department under Article 30 that provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by Article 30<ref href="#d25e8638">(2A)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that Article.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(1E)</num><content><p>Regulations to which paragraph (1) does not apply by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#d25e8690">(1D)</ref> may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Assembly.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-62"><num>62</num><heading>Transfrontier shipments of waste</heading><subsection eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (power to prohibit or restrict the importation or exportation of waste) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-62-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-62-8">(8)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In the heading—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “prohibit or restrict” substitute <quotedText>“regulate”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “waste” insert <quotedText>“or the transit of waste for export”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8766"><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Provision that may be made in regulations under this section includes provision prohibiting or restricting—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the importation of waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the landing and unloading of waste in the United Kingdom;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the exportation of waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the loading of waste for exportation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the transit of waste for export.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e8766">(1A)</ref> includes provision which relates to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the intended final destination of waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the countries or territories it is intended to pass through before reaching that destination.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may confer functions on the Secretary of State or a waste regulation authority, including functions—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>involving the exercise of a discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relating to enforcement.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>provide for the Secretary of State to issue general directions as to the exercise by waste regulation authorities of their functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “prescribed in or under the regulations”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>provide for the charging by waste regulation authorities of fees or charges payable by persons involved in the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>provide that such fees or charges may be used by waste regulation authorities to meet costs incurred in exercising their functions in connection with the regulation of those activities;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (d), for the words from “to” to the end substitute <quotedText>“, with or without modifications, to section 108(4) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry and seizure) on persons authorised by the Secretary of State or a waste regulation authority;”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), for “authorities under the regulations” substitute <quotedText>“waste regulation authorities”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(fa)</num><content><p>make provision authorising the disclosure of information by Officers of Revenue and Customs to waste regulation authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(fb)</num><content><p>confer, on persons designated as general customs officials under section 3(1) of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, functions relating to the seizure and detention of waste that has arrived at, or entered into, the United Kingdom or is to leave the United Kingdom;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8967"><num>(5B)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5C)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5D)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may make provision in relation to any area of sea or seabed or its subsoil within the seaward limits of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the area designated by Order in Council under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 (designation of continental shelf), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the area designated by Order in Council under section 41(3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (designation of exclusive economic zone).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking primary legislation or retained direct EU legislation.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-exportation">exportation</term>”, in relation to waste, means causing it to leave the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-importation">importation</term>”, in relation to waste, means causing it to arrive at, or enter into, the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation;</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-transit-of-waste-for-export">transit of waste for export</term>” means the transportation or keeping of waste, that has arrived at, or has entered, the United Kingdom, for the purpose of facilitating its leaving the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section <ref href="#d25e9204">160A</ref><ref href="#d25e9241">(2)</ref> of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 141 (imports, exports and transit of waste)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>confer powers of entry, seizure or detention in circumstances where there is no such power under existing regulations under section 141,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>provide for the charging of fees or charges that are not chargeable under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(e)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section 141<ref href="#d25e8967">(5B)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(f)</num><p>amend, repeal or revoke a provision contained in primary legislation (within the meaning given by section 141(6)) or retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In section 41 of the Environment Act 1995 (power to make schemes imposing charges)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for paragraph (d) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In paragraph (d) of subsection (1) “importation”, “exportation”, “transit of waste for export” and “waste” have the meaning they have in section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In regulation 46 of the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007 (<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/1711">S.I. 2007/1711</ref>), omit paragraph (1).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-63"><num>63</num><heading>Regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990</heading><subsection eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 160 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e9204"><num>160A</num><heading>Regulations and orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations and orders under this Act are subject to the negative procedure, other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations or orders subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-63-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by a Northern Ireland department under section 156 (power to give effect to retained EU obligations and international obligations);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an order under section 164(3) (commencement);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an order under paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 (statutory nuisance).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e9241"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations or orders made under a section listed in the first column of the following Table that are of the description specified in the second column are subject to the affirmative procedure—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Description of regulations or orders</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">34D (prohibition on disposal of food waste to sewer: Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">45AA(10) (separate collection of waste: Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">78M(4) (offences of not complying with a remediation notice)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any order under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">79(1ZA) (statutory nuisance)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">80ZA(11) (fixed penalty notices)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">88A (litter from vehicles: England)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that include provision falling within section 88A(3)(a) or (6).</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations and orders made under this Act by the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers are to be made by statutory instrument, other than an order under paragraph 4 of Schedule 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Welsh Ministers—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See sections 28 and 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2010/10">2010 (asp 10)</ref> for the meaning of “the negative procedure” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-affirmative-procedure">the affirmative procedure</term>” in relation to regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations or order under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 45B omit subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In section 78M omit subsection (7).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 161 (regulations, orders and directions)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Directions”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsections (1) to (4).</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-waste-enforcement-and-regulation"><heading>Waste enforcement and regulation</heading><section eId="section-64"><num>64</num><heading>Powers to make charging schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-64-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (m) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(n)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under Schedule 4 or 5 to the Environment Act 2021, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(o)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00020" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/263">S.I. 2005/263</ref>), the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(p)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/3113">S.I. 2013/3113</ref>), the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9432"><num>(q)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions relating to section 33(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9438"><num>(r)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions relating to regulation 12(1) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2016/1154">S.I. 2016/1154</ref>) in relation to a regulated facility which is a waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations), the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 56(1) (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to an appropriate agency—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j) for the words from “WEEE” to the end substitute <quotedText>“waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations),”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraphs (l) to (o);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, omit paragraphs (l) to (o).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of section 93 of the Environment Act 1995 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1995-act" eId="term-the-1995-act">the 1995 Act</term>”) by section 50 of this Act is fully in force, section 41(1)(n) of the 1995 Act has effect as if the reference to Schedule 4 to this Act included a reference to section 93 of the 1995 Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-65"><num>65</num><heading>Waste charging: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-65-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>), after Article 76 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Charging schemes</heading><article eId="d25e9516"><heading>Power to make charging schemes</heading><num>76A</num><paragraph eId="d25e9520"><num>(1)</num><content><p>As a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing any functions mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#d25e9532">(2)</ref>, the Department may require the payment to it of such charges as may be specified in or determined under a scheme made by the Department under this Article (referred to in this Article as a “<term refersTo="#term-charging-scheme">charging scheme</term>”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e9532"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The functions referred to in paragraph <ref href="#section-65-1">(1)</ref> are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>functions related to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Article 4(1); or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulation 18(1) of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>functions conferred by regulations made under Article 5G;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9565"><num>(c)</num><content><p>functions conferred by regulations made under Schedule 4 or 5 to the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9595"><num>(h)</num><content><p>functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e9595">(h)</ref> of paragraph <ref href="#d25e9532">(2)</ref> “importation”, “exportation”, “transit of waste for export” and “waste” have the meaning they have in section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A charging scheme must specify, in relation to any charge prescribed by the scheme, the description of person who is liable to pay the charge.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A charging scheme may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different persons, circumstances or localities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the times at which, and the manner in which, charges are to be paid;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revoke or amend any previous charging scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain supplemental, incidental, consequential or transitional provision for the purposes of the scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making a charging scheme the Department must consult such persons as appear to the Department to be appropriate.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Department must, when it makes or amends a charging scheme—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a copy of the scheme or amendments before the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish the scheme or the amendments.</p></content></level></paragraph></article></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of Article 3 of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1998/1762">S.I. 1998/1762 (N.I. 16)</ref>) (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1998-order" eId="term-the-1998-order">the 1998 Order</term>”) by section 50 of this Act is fully in force, Article <ref href="#d25e9516">76A</ref><ref href="#d25e9565">(2)(c)</ref> of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) has effect as if the reference to Schedule 4 to this Act included a reference to Article 3 of the 1998 Order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2003/493">S.R. (N.I.) 2003 No. 493</ref>) are amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In regulation 17 (exemptions from waste management licensing), in paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (b) for “and the fee (if any) required under regulation 18(12) have” substitute <quotedText>“has”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any fee required under regulation 20B has been paid.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In regulation 18 (registration in connection with exempt activities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3)(d) for “a payment of any fee in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on” substitute <quotedText>“payment, in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on, of any fee that may be required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (9) for “and 47” substitute <quotedText>“, 47 and 49 to 52”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (11)(b) for “specified in accordance with paragraph (12)” substitute <quotedText>“required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (12).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After regulation 20A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="regulation"><heading>Fees and charges for registration in connection with exempt activities</heading><num>20B</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>There are to be charged by and paid to the Department—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of applications for registration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in respect of the subsistence of registrations,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>such fees and charges as may be provided for by a scheme under paragraph <ref href="#d25e9808">(2)</ref> (but this is subject to regulations 18(4A) and 19(2)).</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e9808"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department may make, and from time to time revise, a scheme (“a charging scheme”) specifying—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>fees in respect of applications for registration, payable to the Department, by the applicant, in respect of each place to which an application relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>charges in respect of the subsistence of registrations, payable to the Department by persons to whom registrations have been issued.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Department must, when it makes or amends a charging scheme—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a copy of the scheme or amendments before the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish the scheme or the amendments.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A charging scheme may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for fees or charges payable in respect of applications or the subsistence of registrations to differ according to the activities to which the applications or registrations relate (including by providing for no fee or charge in the case of some activities);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for reductions of fees where conditions specified in the scheme are met;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for the times at which, and the manner in which, payments of fees or charges are to be made;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary and transitional provision as appears to the Department to be appropriate.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>If it appears to the Department that a person to whom a registration has been issued has failed to pay a charge due in respect of the subsistence of the registration, the Department may, by notice in writing served on that person, revoke the registration.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this regulation—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registration">registration</term>” means registration under regulation 18;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any reference to an application for registration includes an application for renewal of a registration.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-66"><num>66</num><heading>Enforcement powers</heading><content><p>Schedule 10 amends legislation about enforcement powers in relation to waste and other environmental matters.</p></content></section><section eId="section-67"><num>67</num><heading>Enforcement powers: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Article 27 of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) (power to give directions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In paragraph (2) omit the words from “with a view” to the end.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The Department may by notice—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e9948"><num>(a)</num><content><p>direct a registered carrier to collect controlled waste which is being kept in or on specified land and deliver it to a specified person on specified terms;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9954"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>direct any person who—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is keeping controlled waste in or on any land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>owns or occupies land in or on which controlled waste is being kept,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to facilitate collection of the waste by a specified registered carrier to whom a direction in respect of the waste is given under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e9948">(a)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (3) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (4), for “of treating or disposing of” substitute <quotedText>“in relation to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e9954">(2A)(b)</ref> may require the person to whom it is given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified registered carrier the reasonable costs of collecting and delivering the waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified person to whom the waste is delivered (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) the reasonable costs incurred by P in relation to the waste (including any costs P is required by a direction under this Article to pay to another person).</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (5) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (6) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (7) for the words from “, where” to the end substitute <quotedText>“pay any costs mentioned in paragraph (4) or (4A).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>For paragraph (8) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this Article—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a direction under this Article;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-carrier">registered carrier</term>” means a person registered under Article 39 as a carrier of controlled waste.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-68"><num>68</num><heading>Littering enforcement</heading><subsection eId="section-68-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 4 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-68-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In Section 88 (fixed penalty notices for leaving litter), for subsection (11) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e10102"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The appropriate person may by regulations provide that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an authorised officer of a litter authority must meet such conditions as may be prescribed in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if an authorised officer of a litter authority fails to meet any such condition, the authority must revoke the officer’s authorisation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e10102">(11)</ref> may make different provision for different cases.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e10102">(11)</ref>, the appropriate person must consult such persons as the appropriate person thinks appropriate.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-68-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 88A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>88B</num><heading>Guidance on littering enforcement in England and Wales</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate person may issue guidance to litter authorities on the exercise of littering enforcement functions by those authorities and authorised officers of those authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A litter authority must have regard to that guidance when exercising any of its littering enforcement functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The appropriate person may revise any guidance issued under this section at any time.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before issuing guidance, or revised guidance, under this section the appropriate person must consult such persons as the appropriate person thinks appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament and publish guidance, and any revised guidance, issued by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers must lay before Senedd Cymru and publish guidance, and any revised guidance, issued by the Welsh Ministers under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-authorised-officer">authorised officer</term>”, in relation to a litter authority, means a person who is an authorised officer in relation to that authority for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 88 (fixed penalty notices for littering, see subsection (10) of that section),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 88A (fixed penalty notices for littering from vehicles in England, see subsection (4) of that section), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Schedule 3A (distribution of free printed matter, see paragraph 8 of that Schedule);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-littering-enforcement-function">littering enforcement function</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any function of a litter authority, or of an authorised officer of that authority, conferred by or under sections 87 to 88A or Schedule 3A, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any function exercised for purposes connected with any of those sections or that Schedule.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-68-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 98(1A) (definition of appropriate person), in paragraph (b) for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-69"><num>69</num><heading>Fixed penalty notices</heading><subsection eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing, treatment or disposal of waste: England)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 33ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing, treatment or disposal of waste: Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 34ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of household waste: England)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (9), for the words from “within” to the end substitute <quotedText>“before the end of a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(9A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7)(b), (8) and (9).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 34ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of household waste: Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7) and (8).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-70"><num>70</num><heading>Regulation of polluting activities</heading><intro><p>In Schedule 1 to the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, in paragraph 4 (permits)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-70-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph eId="d25e10392"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In relation to England and Wales, imposing such a prohibition in relation to an activity except where the carrying on of the activity meets conditions determined by the regulators in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></section><section eId="section-71"><num>71</num><heading>Waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order</heading><subsection eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 2(2) of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>), in the definition of “the Department”, for “the Department of the Environment” substitute <quotedText>“the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-71-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>To the extent that immediately before the commencement of this section a reference in that Order to “the Department” was to be read as being or including a reference to a department other than the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (by virtue of Article 9(1) of the Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2016/76">S.R. (N.I.) 2016 No. 76</ref>) or otherwise), it is to continue to be so read.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-producer-responsibility"><heading>Producer responsibility</heading><section eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>Producer responsibility obligations</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 4 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 4 that contain only provision for, or in connection with, the variation of targets specified in the regulations are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 4 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The following are repealed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the Environment Act 1995, sections 93 to 95;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1998/1762">S.I. 1998/1762 (N.I. 16)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-51"><num>51</num><heading>Producer responsibility for disposal costs</heading><subsection eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 5 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations requiring the payment of sums in respect of the costs of disposing of products and materials.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 5 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 5 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>Producer responsibility obligations</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 4 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 4 that contain only provision for, or in connection with, the variation of targets specified in the regulations are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 4 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The following are repealed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the Environment Act 1995, sections 93 to 95;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1998/1762">S.I. 1998/1762 (N.I. 16)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 4 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 4 that contain only provision for, or in connection with, the variation of targets specified in the regulations are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 4 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The following are repealed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the Environment Act 1995, sections 93 to 95;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1998/1762">S.I. 1998/1762 (N.I. 16)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the Environment Act 1995, sections 93 to 95;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1998/1762">S.I. 1998/1762 (N.I. 16)</ref>).</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51"><num>51</num><heading>Producer responsibility for disposal costs</heading><subsection eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 5 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations requiring the payment of sums in respect of the costs of disposing of products and materials.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 5 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 5 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 5 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations requiring the payment of sums in respect of the costs of disposing of products and materials.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 5 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 5 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-resource-efficiency"><heading>Resource efficiency</heading><section eId="section-52"><num>52</num><heading>Resource efficiency information</heading><subsection eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the provision of resource efficiency information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 6 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 6 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-53"><num>53</num><heading>Resource efficiency requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 7—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 7—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 7 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 7 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-54"><num>54</num><heading>Deposit schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 8 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations establishing deposit schemes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-the-relevant-national-authority">the relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 8—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 8 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 8 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1">1</ref>, or the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5">5</ref>, made by the authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a fine or monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 8 are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-deposit-scheme" eId="term-deposit-scheme">deposit scheme</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 8.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-55"><num>55</num><heading>Charges for single use items</heading><subsection eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 9 confers powers on the relevant national authority to make regulations about charges for single use items.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 9 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>contain provision about charging for a new item;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-9-paragraph-9-3">9(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 9 are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-new-item" eId="term-new-item">new item</term>” means an item in relation to which there are no existing regulations made by the relevant national authority under Schedule 9.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-56"><num>56</num><heading>Charges for carrier bags</heading><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6 to the Climate Change Act 2008 (power to impose carrier bag charge) after paragraph 6 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6A</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies to regulations made by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to register with an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to pay to the administrator, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by, or by the administrator in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the amount of the fees to be such as to recover the costs incurred by the administrator in performing its functions under the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52"><num>52</num><heading>Resource efficiency information</heading><subsection eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the provision of resource efficiency information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 6 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 6 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the provision of resource efficiency information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the provision of resource efficiency information;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 6 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 6 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53"><num>53</num><heading>Resource efficiency requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 7—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 7—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 7 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 7 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 7—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 7—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 7 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 7 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54"><num>54</num><heading>Deposit schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 8 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations establishing deposit schemes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-the-relevant-national-authority">the relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 8—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 8 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 8 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1">1</ref>, or the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5">5</ref>, made by the authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a fine or monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 8 are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-deposit-scheme" eId="term-deposit-scheme">deposit scheme</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 8.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 8 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations establishing deposit schemes.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-the-relevant-national-authority">the relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under Schedule 8—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under Schedule 8 made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under that Schedule made by another relevant national authority, unless that authority consents.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 8 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1">1</ref>, or the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5">5</ref>, made by the authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a fine or monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1">1</ref>, or the first regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5">5</ref>, made by the authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a fine or monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 8 are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-deposit-scheme" eId="term-deposit-scheme">deposit scheme</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 8.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55"><num>55</num><heading>Charges for single use items</heading><subsection eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 9 confers powers on the relevant national authority to make regulations about charges for single use items.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 9 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>contain provision about charging for a new item;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-9-paragraph-9-3">9(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 9 are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-new-item" eId="term-new-item">new item</term>” means an item in relation to which there are no existing regulations made by the relevant national authority under Schedule 9.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 9 confers powers on the relevant national authority to make regulations about charges for single use items.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section and that Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 9 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>contain provision about charging for a new item;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-9-paragraph-9-3">9(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>contain provision about charging for a new item;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-9-paragraph-9-3">9(3)</ref> of that Schedule) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>increase the amount or maximum amount of a monetary penalty, or change the basis on which such an amount or maximum is to be determined.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 9 are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-new-item" eId="term-new-item">new item</term>” means an item in relation to which there are no existing regulations made by the relevant national authority under Schedule 9.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-56"><num>56</num><heading>Charges for carrier bags</heading><content><p><mod>In Schedule 6 to the Climate Change Act 2008 (power to impose carrier bag charge) after paragraph 6 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6A</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies to regulations made by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to register with an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to pay to the administrator, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by, or by the administrator in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the amount of the fees to be such as to recover the costs incurred by the administrator in performing its functions under the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-managing-waste"><heading>Managing waste</heading><section eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Separation of waste</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (definitions of authorities), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-waste-collection-authority">English waste collection authority</term>” means a waste collection authority whose area is in England;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-waste-disposal-authority">English waste disposal authority</term>” means a waste disposal authority whose area is in England.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices), in subsection (12) omit the definition of “English waste collection authority”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For section 45A substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e5984"><num>45A</num><heading>England: separate collection of household waste</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements made under section 45(1)(a) for an English waste collection authority to collect household waste, unless they are arrangements in relation to which section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5997"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6012">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6069">(8)</ref> (subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6012"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6018"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6024"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable household waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6033">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6033"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable household waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6051"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6099">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6117">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6123">(10)(e)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6129">(f)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6069"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The fourth condition is that recyclable household waste which is food waste must be collected at least once a week.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Household waste is “recyclable household waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6093"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the recyclable waste streams are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6099"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6117"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6123"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6129"><num>(f)</num><content><p>garden waste.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6138"><num>45AZA</num><heading>England: separate collection of household waste from relevant non-domestic premises</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements for household waste to be collected from relevant non-domestic premises in England by a person who, in collecting the waste—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is acting in the course of a business (whether or not for profit), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is exercising a public function (including a function under section 45(1)(a)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6175">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6214">(7)</ref> (subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6175"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6187"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable household waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6196">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6196"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable household waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6202"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6214"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6262">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6280">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6286">(10)(e)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6229"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The person who presents household waste from the premises for collection under the arrangements must present it separated in accordance with the arrangements.</p><p>This subsection does not apply so far as the person is subject to an equivalent duty by virtue of a notice under section 46.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Household waste is “recyclable household waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the “recyclable waste streams” are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6262"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6280"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6286"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6292"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-non-domestic-premises">relevant non-domestic premises</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a residential home;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>premises forming part of a university or school or other educational establishment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>premises forming part of a hospital or nursing home;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6319"><num>(d)</num><content><p>premises of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e6319">(11)(d)</ref> may not specify domestic properties (within the meaning of section 75(5)(a)).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6338"><num>45AZB</num><heading>England: separate collection of industrial or commercial waste</heading><subsection eId="d25e6342"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements for industrial or commercial waste to be collected from premises in England by a person who, in collecting the waste—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is acting in the course of a business (whether or not for profit), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is exercising a public function (including a function under section 45(1)(b) or (2)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6360"><num>(2)</num><content><p>So far as they relate to waste which is similar in nature and composition to household waste (“relevant waste”) the arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6378">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6417">(7)</ref>.</p><p>This is subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6378"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable relevant waste must be collected separately from other relevant waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable relevant waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6390"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable relevant waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6399">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6399"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable relevant waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable relevant waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable relevant waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6417"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable relevant waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6465">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6483">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable relevant waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6489">(10)(e)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6432"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The person who presents relevant waste from the premises for collection under the arrangements must present it separated in accordance with the arrangements.</p><p>This subsection does not apply so far as the person is subject to an equivalent duty by virtue of a notice under section 47.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Relevant waste is “recyclable relevant waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the “recyclable waste streams” are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6465"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6483"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6489"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6504"><num>45AZC</num><heading>Sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: powers to exempt and extend</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6514"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the condition in section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref><ref href="#d25e6024">(5)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6187">(5)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6390">(5)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the application of section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the application of section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> in relation to household waste or relevant waste in recyclable waste streams specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#d25e6514">(1)(a)</ref> in relation to two or more recyclable waste streams only if satisfied that doing so will not significantly reduce the potential for recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in those waste streams to be recycled or composted.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6568"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6580"><num>(a)</num><content><p>add further recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6586"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the extent to which recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in any of those waste streams may or may not be collected together with recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in another recyclable waste stream.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#d25e6580">(3)(a)</ref> in relation to a waste stream only if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is waste in that waste stream which is suitable for recycling or composting, and recycling or composting it will have an environmental benefit,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>all English waste collection authorities can make arrangements for collecting waste in that waste stream which comply with the conditions in section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> (as appropriate), taking account of any amendments to be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e6586">(3)(b)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>there is a market for it after its collection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6631"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English waste collection authorities,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>English waste disposal authorities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>anyone else the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e6631">(5)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6679"><num>45AZD</num><heading>Sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: duties of waste collectors</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e6728">(2)</ref> applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person collects or proposes to collect waste under arrangements to which section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6707"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the arrangements include arrangements to collect recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in two or more recyclable waste streams together in reliance on section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref><ref href="#d25e6033">(6)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6196">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6399">(6)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6728"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The person must prepare a written assessment of why the person considers that the section relied on applies.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZE</num><heading>Sections 45 to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>: guidance</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance about the duties imposed by sections 45 to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The guidance may in particular deal with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the circumstances in which it may not be technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in recyclable waste streams separately, or in which separate collection may not have significant environmental benefit;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency with which household waste other than recyclable household waste which is food waste should be collected;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the kinds of waste which are relevant waste for the purposes of section <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>assessments under section <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The guidance may make different provision in relation to sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6804"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing guidance under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English waste collection authorities,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>English waste disposal authorities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>anyone else the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e6804">(4)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A waste collection authority, and any party to arrangements to which section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> applies, must have regard to the guidance</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZF</num><heading>Sections 45AZA and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: compliance notices</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where the Environment Agency considers that a person other than an English waste collection authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a party to arrangements for the collection of household waste which fail to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a party to arrangements for the collection of relevant waste which fail to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is failing to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6229">(8)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6432">(8)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>It may give that person a notice (a “<term refersTo="#term-compliance-notice">compliance notice</term>”) requiring them to take specified steps within a specified period to secure that the failure does not continue or recur.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A compliance notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify the failures to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the steps which must be taken for the purpose of preventing the failure continuing or recurring,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the period within which those steps must be taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>give information as to the rights of appeal (including the period within which an appeal must be brought).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6956"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who fails to comply with a compliance notice commits an offence.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person who commits an offence under subsection <ref href="#d25e6956">(4)</ref> is liable on summary conviction or conviction on indictment to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZG</num><heading>Sections 45AZA and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: appeals against compliance notices</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person who is given a compliance notice may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any requirement in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The notice or requirement has effect pending the determination of the appeal, unless the tribunal decides otherwise.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>confirm the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>vary the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>take any steps the Environment Agency could take in relation to the failure giving rise to the notice or requirement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>remit any matter relating to the notice or requirement to the Environment Agency.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 46(2) (receptacles for household waste) for the words from “subject to” to the end substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subject to that, a waste collection authority whose area is in Wales may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for waste which is to be recycled and waste which is not;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an English waste collection authority may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for the purposes of complying with its duties under section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 47(3) (receptacles for commercial or industrial waste) at the end insert <quotedText>“, but an English waste collection authority may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for the purposes of complying with section 45AZB so far as it applies to waste of the kind in question.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 160A(2) (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref> (separation of waste)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (r) (as inserted by section 64) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(s)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs which are incurred by it in performing functions relating to sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Agency may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 108(15) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry), in the definition of “<term refersTo="#term-pollution-control-functions" eId="term-pollution-control-functions">pollution control functions</term>” in relation to a waste collection authority, in paragraph (a) for “, 45A” substitute <quotedText>“to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-58"><num>58</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking: Great Britain</heading><subsection eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-58-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-58-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 34C insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><section eId="d25e7162"><num>34CA</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><subsection eId="d25e7166"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purpose of tracking relevant waste, including provision about the establishment of an electronic system (“<term refersTo="#term-the-system">the system</term>”) for that purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers, or a waste regulation authority, to take specified steps to secure the entry into the system of specified information about, or which is relevant to the tracking or regulation of, specified relevant waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information which may be specified includes information about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the processing, movement or transfer to another person of relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons to whom relevant waste or waste processing products have been transferred;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the carrying out of any activity by relevant waste controllers in relation to, or in connection with, relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>relevant waste controllers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers to take specified steps to enable physical identification of specified relevant waste or waste processing products.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may allow relevant waste controllers, or a waste regulation authority, to make arrangements for other persons to discharge their obligations under the regulations, and may impose requirements on such persons in connection with such arrangements.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations must provide for an exemption for digitally excluded persons from any requirement that would involve the use of electronic communications or the keeping of electronic records, but may impose alternative requirements on those persons that do not involve either.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7229"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may designate a person to establish, operate or maintain the system and may confer functions on such a person.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how information held on the system is to be used including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about who may access the information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting, or requiring, the disclosure, publication or transfer to another electronic system of such information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements on persons who obtain such information not to further disclose it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose fees or charges, payable to a person designated by, or in accordance with, the regulations, on persons subject to any requirement imposed by the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>The amount of such fees or charges may reflect the costs of establishing, operating or maintaining the system and any other costs incurred in connection with the tracking of relevant waste by a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7271"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may provide grants or loans to a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7278"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-digitally-excluded-person">digitally excluded person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is a practising member of a religious society or order whose beliefs are incompatible with using electronic communications or keeping electronic records, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for whom it is not reasonably practicable to use electronic communications or to keep electronic records for any reason (including age, disability or location);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“extractive waste”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made in relation to England or Wales, has the meaning it has in this Part (as it extends to England and Wales);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made in relation to Scotland, has the meaning it has in the Management of Extractive Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (<ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2010/60">S.S.I. 2010/60</ref>);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste">relevant waste</term>” means controlled waste or extractive waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste-controller">relevant waste controller</term>” means any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is subject to the duty in section 34(1) (duty of care as respects controlled waste),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats, manages or disposes of extractive waste or, as a dealer or broker, has control of such waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exports relevant waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-waste-processing-product">waste processing product</term>” means any product of the processing of relevant waste, including material which is not relevant waste or which is not derived from relevant waste.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="d25e7383"><num>34CB</num><heading>Further provision about regulations under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref></heading><subsection eId="d25e7387"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref><ref href="#d25e7166">(1)</ref> may make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions by an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7428"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a civil sanction that requires the payment of an amount, for that amount—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be determined by an enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified or described in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount to be paid may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a civil sanction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7458"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may make different provision for different purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7497"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking primary legislation or retained direct EU legislation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7503"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” means the Environment Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales, a waste collection authority for an area in England or Wales or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Secretary of State, an Act of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers, an Act of Parliament or an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Scottish Ministers, an Act of Parliament or an Act of the Scottish Parliament.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 160A(2) (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref> (electronic waste tracking)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>are the first set of regulations to be made by the relevant national authority (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref><ref href="#d25e7278">(12)</ref>) under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref>,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section,</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section,</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7383">34CB</ref><ref href="#d25e7458">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by that authority under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(e)</num><p>amend, repeal or revoke a provision contained in primary legislation (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7383">34CB</ref><ref href="#d25e7503">(8)</ref>) or retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under section 34CA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (electronic waste tracking) the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-59"><num>59</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-59-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After Article 5F insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><article eId="d25e7643"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><num>5G</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department may by regulations make provision for the purpose of tracking relevant waste, including provision about the establishment of an electronic system (“<term refersTo="#term-the-system">the system</term>”) for that purpose.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers, or the Department, to take specified steps to secure the entry into the system of specified information about, or which is relevant to the tracking or regulation of, specified relevant waste.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information which may be specified includes information about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the processing, movement or transfer to another person of relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons to whom relevant waste or waste processing products have been transferred;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the carrying out of any activity by relevant waste controllers in relation to, or in connection with, relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>relevant waste controllers.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers to take specified steps to enable physical identification of specified relevant waste or waste processing products.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may allow relevant waste controllers, or the Department, to make arrangements for other persons to discharge their obligations under the regulations, and may impose requirements on such persons in connection with such arrangements.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations must provide for an exemption for digitally excluded persons from any requirement that would involve the use of electronic communications or the keeping of electronic records, but may impose alternative requirements on those persons that do not involve either.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7710"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may designate a person to establish, operate or maintain the system and may confer functions on such a person.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how information held on the system is to be used including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about who may access the information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting, or requiring, the disclosure, publication or transfer to another electronic system of such information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements on persons who obtain such information not to further disclose it.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(9)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose fees or charges, payable to a person designated by, or in accordance with, the regulations, on persons subject to any requirement imposed by the regulations.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(10)</num><content><p>The amount of such fees or charges may reflect the costs of establishing, operating or maintaining the system and any other costs incurred in connection with the tracking of relevant waste by a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may provide grants or loans to a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this Article—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-digitally-excluded-person">digitally excluded person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is a practising member of a religious society or order whose beliefs are incompatible with using electronic communications or keeping electronic records, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for whom it is not reasonably practicable to use electronic communications or to keep electronic records for any reason (including age, disability or location);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-extractive-waste">extractive waste</term>” has the meaning it has in the Planning (Management of Waste from Extractive Industries) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00007" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/85">S.R. 2015 No. 85</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste">relevant waste</term>” means controlled waste or extractive waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste-controller">relevant waste controller</term>” means any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is subject to the duty in Article 5(1) (duty of care as respects controlled waste),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats, manages or disposes of extractive waste or, as a dealer or broker, has control of such waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exports relevant waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-waste-processing-product">waste processing product</term>” means any product of the processing of relevant waste, including material which is not relevant waste or which is not derived from relevant waste.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></article><article eId="d25e7838"><heading>Further provision about regulations under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref></heading><num>5H</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref> may make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions by the Department;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7881"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a civil sanction that requires the payment of an amount, for that amount—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be determined by the Department in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified or described in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount to be paid may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a civil sanction.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7911"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking any statutory provision.</p></content></paragraph></article></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-59-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph (1A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e7939"><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations made by the Department under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref> that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first set of regulations made under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by Article <ref href="#d25e7838">5H</ref><ref href="#d25e7911">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>amend or repeal a provision contained in Northern Ireland legislation or an Act of Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>amend or revoke a provision contained in retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7989"><num>(1C)</num><content><p>Regulations to which paragraph (1) does not apply by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#d25e7939">(1B)</ref> may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Assembly.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-60"><num>60</num><heading>Hazardous waste: England and Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-60-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-60-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 62 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e8030"><num>62ZA</num><heading>Special provision with respect to hazardous waste in England and Wales</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation of hazardous waste in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Provision that may be made in the regulations includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the giving of directions by waste regulation authorities with respect to matters connected with any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements about how hazardous waste may be kept (including requirements about the quantities of hazardous waste which may be kept at any place);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about hazardous waste that originated outside England or Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>about the registration of hazardous waste controllers or places where activities in relation to hazardous waste are carried out;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the keeping of records by hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for the inspection of those records by waste regulation authorities or specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for the provision by hazardous waste controllers of copies of, or information derived from, those records to waste regulation authorities or specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for hazardous waste controllers to inform waste regulation authorities, or specified persons, when carrying out activities in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>about the circumstances in which waste which is not hazardous waste, but which shares characteristics with hazardous waste, is to be treated as hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with criminal offences;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8113"><num>(l)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not provide for an offence to be punishable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction, by imprisonment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, by a term of imprisonment exceeding two years.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8137"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for the supervision by waste regulation authorities—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>of activities in relation to hazardous waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e8182"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>of hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the keeping of records (which may include registers of hazardous waste controllers and places where hazardous waste may be kept or processed) by waste regulation authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>as to the recovery of expenses or other charges for the treatment, keeping or disposal or the re-delivery of hazardous waste by waste regulation authorities or hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8200"><num>(d)</num><content><p>as to appeals to the relevant national authority from decisions of waste regulation authorities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>This section is subject to section 114 of the Environment Act 1995 (delegation or reference of appeals etc).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may confer functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) on the relevant national authority or a waste regulation authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8230"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-mixing">mixing</term>” in relation to hazardous waste means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>diluting it (with any substance);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>mixing it with other hazardous waste of a different type, or that has different characteristics;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>mixing it with any other substance or material (whether waste or not).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8263"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-activity">activity</term>”, in relation to hazardous waste, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>keeping, collecting, receiving, importing, exporting, transporting or producing hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sorting, treating, recovering, mixing or otherwise processing hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>disposing of hazardous waste in any manner (including providing hazardous waste to another person for the purposes of that person carrying out an activity in relation to it);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>examining, testing or classifying hazardous waste (including doing any of those things to waste in connection with establishing whether it is hazardous);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>acting as a broker of, or dealer in, hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>directing or supervising another person in relation to an activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste-controller">hazardous waste controller</term>” means a person who carries out any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 75 (meaning of “waste” etc) for subsection (8A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8339"><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>In the application of this Part to England, “<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste">hazardous waste</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any waste identified as hazardous waste in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the waste list as it applies in relation to England, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under regulation 3 of the Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1540">S.I. 2020/1540</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any other waste that is treated as hazardous waste for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 62ZA, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/894">S.I. 2005/894</ref>).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8390"><num>(8B)</num><intro><p>In the application of this Part to Wales, “<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste">hazardous waste</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any waste identified as hazardous waste in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the waste list as it applies in relation to Wales, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under regulation 3 of the Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1540">S.I. 2020/1540</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any other waste that is treated as hazardous waste for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 62ZA, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/wsi/2005/1806">S.I. 2005/1806 (W.138)</ref>).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8C)</num><content><p>In subsections <ref href="#d25e8339">(8A)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e8390">(8B)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-waste-list">the waste list</term>” means the list of waste contained in the Annex to Commission Decision of 3 May 2000 replacing <ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/decision/1994/0003">Decision 94/3/EC</ref> establishing a list of wastes pursuant to Article 1(a) of <ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1975/0442">Council Directive 75/442/EEC</ref> on waste and <ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/decision/1994/0904">Council Decision 94/904/EC</ref> establishing a list of hazardous waste pursuant to Article 1(4) of <ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1991/0689">Council Directive 91/689/EEC</ref> on hazardous waste (<ref eId="c00016" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2000/0532">2000/532/EC</ref>).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section <ref href="#d25e9204">160A</ref><ref href="#d25e9241">(2)</ref> (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref> (regulation of hazardous waste in England and Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the relevant national authority (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8263">(11)</ref>) under section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref>,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8137">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by that authority under that section.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (power to make charging schemes), before paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(cc)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under section 62ZA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (special provision with respect to hazardous waste), the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 114 of the Environment Act 1995 (delegation or reference of appeals etc), in subsection (2)(a)(iii) before “, 78L” insert <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8200">(6)(d)</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-61"><num>61</num><heading>Hazardous waste: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-61-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00017" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-61-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In Article 30 (special provision with respect to hazardous waste)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (1), for the words from “regulations” to “disposal” substitute <quotedText>“the Department may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>before sub-paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting the treatment, keeping or disposal of hazardous waste or any other activity in relation to such waste;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (a), after “hazardous waste” insert <quotedText>“or any other activity in relation to such waste”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e8638"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Article “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-61-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph <ref href="#d25e7989">(1C)</ref> (as inserted by section 59) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e8690"><num>(1D)</num><content><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations made by the Department under Article 30 that provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by Article 30<ref href="#d25e8638">(2A)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that Article.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(1E)</num><content><p>Regulations to which paragraph (1) does not apply by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#d25e8690">(1D)</ref> may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Assembly.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-62"><num>62</num><heading>Transfrontier shipments of waste</heading><subsection eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (power to prohibit or restrict the importation or exportation of waste) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-62-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-62-8">(8)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In the heading—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “prohibit or restrict” substitute <quotedText>“regulate”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “waste” insert <quotedText>“or the transit of waste for export”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8766"><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Provision that may be made in regulations under this section includes provision prohibiting or restricting—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the importation of waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the landing and unloading of waste in the United Kingdom;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the exportation of waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the loading of waste for exportation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the transit of waste for export.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e8766">(1A)</ref> includes provision which relates to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the intended final destination of waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the countries or territories it is intended to pass through before reaching that destination.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may confer functions on the Secretary of State or a waste regulation authority, including functions—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>involving the exercise of a discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relating to enforcement.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>provide for the Secretary of State to issue general directions as to the exercise by waste regulation authorities of their functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “prescribed in or under the regulations”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>provide for the charging by waste regulation authorities of fees or charges payable by persons involved in the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>provide that such fees or charges may be used by waste regulation authorities to meet costs incurred in exercising their functions in connection with the regulation of those activities;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (d), for the words from “to” to the end substitute <quotedText>“, with or without modifications, to section 108(4) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry and seizure) on persons authorised by the Secretary of State or a waste regulation authority;”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), for “authorities under the regulations” substitute <quotedText>“waste regulation authorities”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(fa)</num><content><p>make provision authorising the disclosure of information by Officers of Revenue and Customs to waste regulation authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(fb)</num><content><p>confer, on persons designated as general customs officials under section 3(1) of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, functions relating to the seizure and detention of waste that has arrived at, or entered into, the United Kingdom or is to leave the United Kingdom;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8967"><num>(5B)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5C)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5D)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may make provision in relation to any area of sea or seabed or its subsoil within the seaward limits of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the area designated by Order in Council under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 (designation of continental shelf), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the area designated by Order in Council under section 41(3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (designation of exclusive economic zone).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking primary legislation or retained direct EU legislation.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-exportation">exportation</term>”, in relation to waste, means causing it to leave the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-importation">importation</term>”, in relation to waste, means causing it to arrive at, or enter into, the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation;</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-transit-of-waste-for-export">transit of waste for export</term>” means the transportation or keeping of waste, that has arrived at, or has entered, the United Kingdom, for the purpose of facilitating its leaving the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section <ref href="#d25e9204">160A</ref><ref href="#d25e9241">(2)</ref> of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 141 (imports, exports and transit of waste)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>confer powers of entry, seizure or detention in circumstances where there is no such power under existing regulations under section 141,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>provide for the charging of fees or charges that are not chargeable under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(e)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section 141<ref href="#d25e8967">(5B)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(f)</num><p>amend, repeal or revoke a provision contained in primary legislation (within the meaning given by section 141(6)) or retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In section 41 of the Environment Act 1995 (power to make schemes imposing charges)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for paragraph (d) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In paragraph (d) of subsection (1) “importation”, “exportation”, “transit of waste for export” and “waste” have the meaning they have in section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In regulation 46 of the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007 (<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/1711">S.I. 2007/1711</ref>), omit paragraph (1).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-63"><num>63</num><heading>Regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990</heading><subsection eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 160 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e9204"><num>160A</num><heading>Regulations and orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations and orders under this Act are subject to the negative procedure, other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations or orders subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-63-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by a Northern Ireland department under section 156 (power to give effect to retained EU obligations and international obligations);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an order under section 164(3) (commencement);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an order under paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 (statutory nuisance).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e9241"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations or orders made under a section listed in the first column of the following Table that are of the description specified in the second column are subject to the affirmative procedure—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Description of regulations or orders</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">34D (prohibition on disposal of food waste to sewer: Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">45AA(10) (separate collection of waste: Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">78M(4) (offences of not complying with a remediation notice)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any order under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">79(1ZA) (statutory nuisance)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">80ZA(11) (fixed penalty notices)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">88A (litter from vehicles: England)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that include provision falling within section 88A(3)(a) or (6).</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations and orders made under this Act by the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers are to be made by statutory instrument, other than an order under paragraph 4 of Schedule 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Welsh Ministers—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See sections 28 and 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2010/10">2010 (asp 10)</ref> for the meaning of “the negative procedure” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-affirmative-procedure">the affirmative procedure</term>” in relation to regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations or order under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 45B omit subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In section 78M omit subsection (7).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 161 (regulations, orders and directions)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Directions”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsections (1) to (4).</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Separation of waste</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (definitions of authorities), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-waste-collection-authority">English waste collection authority</term>” means a waste collection authority whose area is in England;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-waste-disposal-authority">English waste disposal authority</term>” means a waste disposal authority whose area is in England.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices), in subsection (12) omit the definition of “English waste collection authority”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For section 45A substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e5984"><num>45A</num><heading>England: separate collection of household waste</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements made under section 45(1)(a) for an English waste collection authority to collect household waste, unless they are arrangements in relation to which section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5997"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6012">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6069">(8)</ref> (subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6012"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6018"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6024"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable household waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6033">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6033"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable household waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6051"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6099">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6117">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6123">(10)(e)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6129">(f)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6069"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The fourth condition is that recyclable household waste which is food waste must be collected at least once a week.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Household waste is “recyclable household waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6093"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the recyclable waste streams are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6099"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6117"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6123"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6129"><num>(f)</num><content><p>garden waste.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6138"><num>45AZA</num><heading>England: separate collection of household waste from relevant non-domestic premises</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements for household waste to be collected from relevant non-domestic premises in England by a person who, in collecting the waste—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is acting in the course of a business (whether or not for profit), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is exercising a public function (including a function under section 45(1)(a)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6175">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6214">(7)</ref> (subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6175"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6187"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable household waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6196">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6196"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable household waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6202"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6214"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6262">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6280">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6286">(10)(e)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6229"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The person who presents household waste from the premises for collection under the arrangements must present it separated in accordance with the arrangements.</p><p>This subsection does not apply so far as the person is subject to an equivalent duty by virtue of a notice under section 46.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Household waste is “recyclable household waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the “recyclable waste streams” are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6262"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6280"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6286"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6292"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-non-domestic-premises">relevant non-domestic premises</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a residential home;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>premises forming part of a university or school or other educational establishment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>premises forming part of a hospital or nursing home;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6319"><num>(d)</num><content><p>premises of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e6319">(11)(d)</ref> may not specify domestic properties (within the meaning of section 75(5)(a)).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6338"><num>45AZB</num><heading>England: separate collection of industrial or commercial waste</heading><subsection eId="d25e6342"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements for industrial or commercial waste to be collected from premises in England by a person who, in collecting the waste—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is acting in the course of a business (whether or not for profit), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is exercising a public function (including a function under section 45(1)(b) or (2)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6360"><num>(2)</num><content><p>So far as they relate to waste which is similar in nature and composition to household waste (“relevant waste”) the arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6378">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6417">(7)</ref>.</p><p>This is subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6378"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable relevant waste must be collected separately from other relevant waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable relevant waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6390"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable relevant waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6399">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6399"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable relevant waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable relevant waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable relevant waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6417"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable relevant waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6465">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6483">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable relevant waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6489">(10)(e)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6432"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The person who presents relevant waste from the premises for collection under the arrangements must present it separated in accordance with the arrangements.</p><p>This subsection does not apply so far as the person is subject to an equivalent duty by virtue of a notice under section 47.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Relevant waste is “recyclable relevant waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the “recyclable waste streams” are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6465"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6483"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6489"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6504"><num>45AZC</num><heading>Sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: powers to exempt and extend</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6514"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the condition in section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref><ref href="#d25e6024">(5)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6187">(5)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6390">(5)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the application of section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the application of section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> in relation to household waste or relevant waste in recyclable waste streams specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#d25e6514">(1)(a)</ref> in relation to two or more recyclable waste streams only if satisfied that doing so will not significantly reduce the potential for recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in those waste streams to be recycled or composted.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6568"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6580"><num>(a)</num><content><p>add further recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6586"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the extent to which recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in any of those waste streams may or may not be collected together with recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in another recyclable waste stream.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#d25e6580">(3)(a)</ref> in relation to a waste stream only if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is waste in that waste stream which is suitable for recycling or composting, and recycling or composting it will have an environmental benefit,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>all English waste collection authorities can make arrangements for collecting waste in that waste stream which comply with the conditions in section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> (as appropriate), taking account of any amendments to be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e6586">(3)(b)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>there is a market for it after its collection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6631"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English waste collection authorities,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>English waste disposal authorities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>anyone else the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e6631">(5)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6679"><num>45AZD</num><heading>Sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: duties of waste collectors</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e6728">(2)</ref> applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person collects or proposes to collect waste under arrangements to which section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6707"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the arrangements include arrangements to collect recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in two or more recyclable waste streams together in reliance on section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref><ref href="#d25e6033">(6)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6196">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6399">(6)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6728"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The person must prepare a written assessment of why the person considers that the section relied on applies.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZE</num><heading>Sections 45 to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>: guidance</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance about the duties imposed by sections 45 to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The guidance may in particular deal with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the circumstances in which it may not be technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in recyclable waste streams separately, or in which separate collection may not have significant environmental benefit;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency with which household waste other than recyclable household waste which is food waste should be collected;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the kinds of waste which are relevant waste for the purposes of section <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>assessments under section <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The guidance may make different provision in relation to sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6804"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing guidance under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English waste collection authorities,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>English waste disposal authorities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>anyone else the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e6804">(4)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A waste collection authority, and any party to arrangements to which section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> applies, must have regard to the guidance</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZF</num><heading>Sections 45AZA and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: compliance notices</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where the Environment Agency considers that a person other than an English waste collection authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a party to arrangements for the collection of household waste which fail to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a party to arrangements for the collection of relevant waste which fail to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is failing to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6229">(8)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6432">(8)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>It may give that person a notice (a “<term refersTo="#term-compliance-notice">compliance notice</term>”) requiring them to take specified steps within a specified period to secure that the failure does not continue or recur.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A compliance notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify the failures to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the steps which must be taken for the purpose of preventing the failure continuing or recurring,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the period within which those steps must be taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>give information as to the rights of appeal (including the period within which an appeal must be brought).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6956"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who fails to comply with a compliance notice commits an offence.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person who commits an offence under subsection <ref href="#d25e6956">(4)</ref> is liable on summary conviction or conviction on indictment to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZG</num><heading>Sections 45AZA and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: appeals against compliance notices</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person who is given a compliance notice may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any requirement in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The notice or requirement has effect pending the determination of the appeal, unless the tribunal decides otherwise.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>confirm the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>vary the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>take any steps the Environment Agency could take in relation to the failure giving rise to the notice or requirement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>remit any matter relating to the notice or requirement to the Environment Agency.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 46(2) (receptacles for household waste) for the words from “subject to” to the end substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subject to that, a waste collection authority whose area is in Wales may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for waste which is to be recycled and waste which is not;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an English waste collection authority may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for the purposes of complying with its duties under section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 47(3) (receptacles for commercial or industrial waste) at the end insert <quotedText>“, but an English waste collection authority may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for the purposes of complying with section 45AZB so far as it applies to waste of the kind in question.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 160A(2) (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref> (separation of waste)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (r) (as inserted by section 64) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(s)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs which are incurred by it in performing functions relating to sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Agency may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 108(15) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry), in the definition of “<term refersTo="#term-pollution-control-functions" eId="term-pollution-control-functions">pollution control functions</term>” in relation to a waste collection authority, in paragraph (a) for “, 45A” substitute <quotedText>“to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-57-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (definitions of authorities), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-waste-collection-authority">English waste collection authority</term>” means a waste collection authority whose area is in England;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-waste-disposal-authority">English waste disposal authority</term>” means a waste disposal authority whose area is in England.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices), in subsection (12) omit the definition of “English waste collection authority”.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-57-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For section 45A substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e5984"><num>45A</num><heading>England: separate collection of household waste</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements made under section 45(1)(a) for an English waste collection authority to collect household waste, unless they are arrangements in relation to which section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e5997"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6012">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6069">(8)</ref> (subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6012"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6018"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6024"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable household waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6033">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6033"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable household waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6051"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6099">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6117">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6123">(10)(e)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6129">(f)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6069"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The fourth condition is that recyclable household waste which is food waste must be collected at least once a week.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Household waste is “recyclable household waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6093"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the recyclable waste streams are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6099"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6117"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6123"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6129"><num>(f)</num><content><p>garden waste.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6138"><num>45AZA</num><heading>England: separate collection of household waste from relevant non-domestic premises</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements for household waste to be collected from relevant non-domestic premises in England by a person who, in collecting the waste—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is acting in the course of a business (whether or not for profit), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is exercising a public function (including a function under section 45(1)(a)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6175">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6214">(7)</ref> (subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6175"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6187"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable household waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6196">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6196"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable household waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6202"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable household waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6214"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6262">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6280">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable household waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6286">(10)(e)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6229"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The person who presents household waste from the premises for collection under the arrangements must present it separated in accordance with the arrangements.</p><p>This subsection does not apply so far as the person is subject to an equivalent duty by virtue of a notice under section 46.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Household waste is “recyclable household waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the “recyclable waste streams” are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6262"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6280"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6286"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6292"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-non-domestic-premises">relevant non-domestic premises</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a residential home;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>premises forming part of a university or school or other educational establishment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>premises forming part of a hospital or nursing home;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6319"><num>(d)</num><content><p>premises of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e6319">(11)(d)</ref> may not specify domestic properties (within the meaning of section 75(5)(a)).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6338"><num>45AZB</num><heading>England: separate collection of industrial or commercial waste</heading><subsection eId="d25e6342"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to arrangements for industrial or commercial waste to be collected from premises in England by a person who, in collecting the waste—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is acting in the course of a business (whether or not for profit), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is exercising a public function (including a function under section 45(1)(b) or (2)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6360"><num>(2)</num><content><p>So far as they relate to waste which is similar in nature and composition to household waste (“relevant waste”) the arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections <ref href="#d25e6378">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6417">(7)</ref>.</p><p>This is subject to any provision in regulations under section <ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6378"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first condition is that recyclable relevant waste must be collected separately from other relevant waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that recyclable relevant waste must be collected for recycling or composting.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6390"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third condition is that recyclable relevant waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided by subsection <ref href="#d25e6399">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6399"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Recyclable relevant waste in two or more recyclable waste streams may be collected together where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable relevant waste in those recyclable waste streams separately, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>collecting recyclable relevant waste in those recyclable waste streams separately has no significant environmental benefit (having regard to the overall environmental impact of collecting it separately and of collecting it together).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6417"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But recyclable relevant waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6465">(10)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6483">(d)</ref> may not be collected together with recyclable relevant waste within subsection <ref href="#d25e6489">(10)(e)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6432"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The person who presents relevant waste from the premises for collection under the arrangements must present it separated in accordance with the arrangements.</p><p>This subsection does not apply so far as the person is subject to an equivalent duty by virtue of a notice under section 47.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Relevant waste is “recyclable relevant waste” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within any of the recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the “recyclable waste streams” are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6465"><num>(a)</num><content><p>glass;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>metal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>plastic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6483"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paper and card;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6489"><num>(e)</num><content><p>food waste.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6504"><num>45AZC</num><heading>Sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: powers to exempt and extend</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6514"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the condition in section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref><ref href="#d25e6024">(5)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6187">(5)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6390">(5)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the application of section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for exemptions from the application of section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> in relation to household waste or relevant waste in recyclable waste streams specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#d25e6514">(1)(a)</ref> in relation to two or more recyclable waste streams only if satisfied that doing so will not significantly reduce the potential for recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in those waste streams to be recycled or composted.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6568"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e6580"><num>(a)</num><content><p>add further recyclable waste streams, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6586"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the extent to which recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in any of those waste streams may or may not be collected together with recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in another recyclable waste stream.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may exercise the power in subsection <ref href="#d25e6580">(3)(a)</ref> in relation to a waste stream only if satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is waste in that waste stream which is suitable for recycling or composting, and recycling or composting it will have an environmental benefit,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>all English waste collection authorities can make arrangements for collecting waste in that waste stream which comply with the conditions in section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> (as appropriate), taking account of any amendments to be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e6586">(3)(b)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>there is a market for it after its collection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6631"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English waste collection authorities,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>English waste disposal authorities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>anyone else the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e6631">(5)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e6679"><num>45AZD</num><heading>Sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: duties of waste collectors</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e6728">(2)</ref> applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person collects or proposes to collect waste under arrangements to which section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e6707"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the arrangements include arrangements to collect recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in two or more recyclable waste streams together in reliance on section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref><ref href="#d25e6033">(6)</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6196">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6399">(6)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6728"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The person must prepare a written assessment of why the person considers that the section relied on applies.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZE</num><heading>Sections 45 to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>: guidance</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance about the duties imposed by sections 45 to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The guidance may in particular deal with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the circumstances in which it may not be technically or economically practicable to collect recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in recyclable waste streams separately, or in which separate collection may not have significant environmental benefit;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency with which household waste other than recyclable household waste which is food waste should be collected;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the kinds of waste which are relevant waste for the purposes of section <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>assessments under section <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The guidance may make different provision in relation to sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref>, <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6804"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing guidance under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English waste collection authorities,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>English waste disposal authorities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>anyone else the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e6804">(4)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A waste collection authority, and any party to arrangements to which section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> applies, must have regard to the guidance</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZF</num><heading>Sections 45AZA and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: compliance notices</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where the Environment Agency considers that a person other than an English waste collection authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a party to arrangements for the collection of household waste which fail to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a party to arrangements for the collection of relevant waste which fail to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is failing to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref><ref href="#d25e6229">(8)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref><ref href="#d25e6432">(8)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>It may give that person a notice (a “<term refersTo="#term-compliance-notice">compliance notice</term>”) requiring them to take specified steps within a specified period to secure that the failure does not continue or recur.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A compliance notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify the failures to comply with section <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the steps which must be taken for the purpose of preventing the failure continuing or recurring,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the period within which those steps must be taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>give information as to the rights of appeal (including the period within which an appeal must be brought).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e6956"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who fails to comply with a compliance notice commits an offence.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person who commits an offence under subsection <ref href="#d25e6956">(4)</ref> is liable on summary conviction or conviction on indictment to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>45AZG</num><heading>Sections 45AZA and <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref>: appeals against compliance notices</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person who is given a compliance notice may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any requirement in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The notice or requirement has effect pending the determination of the appeal, unless the tribunal decides otherwise.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>confirm the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>vary the notice or requirement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>take any steps the Environment Agency could take in relation to the failure giving rise to the notice or requirement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>remit any matter relating to the notice or requirement to the Environment Agency.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-57-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 46(2) (receptacles for household waste) for the words from “subject to” to the end substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subject to that, a waste collection authority whose area is in Wales may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for waste which is to be recycled and waste which is not;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an English waste collection authority may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for the purposes of complying with its duties under section <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> or <ref href="#d25e6138">45AZA</ref>.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 47(3) (receptacles for commercial or industrial waste) at the end insert <quotedText>“, but an English waste collection authority may require separate receptacles or compartments of receptacles to be used for the purposes of complying with section 45AZB so far as it applies to waste of the kind in question.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-57-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 160A(2) (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e6504">45AZC</ref> (separation of waste)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-57-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (r) (as inserted by section 64) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(s)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs which are incurred by it in performing functions relating to sections <ref href="#d25e5984">45A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e6338">45AZB</ref> of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Agency may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 108(15) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry), in the definition of “<term refersTo="#term-pollution-control-functions" eId="term-pollution-control-functions">pollution control functions</term>” in relation to a waste collection authority, in paragraph (a) for “, 45A” substitute <quotedText>“to <ref href="#d25e6679">45AZD</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-58"><num>58</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking: Great Britain</heading><subsection eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-58-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-58-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 34C insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><section eId="d25e7162"><num>34CA</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><subsection eId="d25e7166"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purpose of tracking relevant waste, including provision about the establishment of an electronic system (“<term refersTo="#term-the-system">the system</term>”) for that purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers, or a waste regulation authority, to take specified steps to secure the entry into the system of specified information about, or which is relevant to the tracking or regulation of, specified relevant waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information which may be specified includes information about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the processing, movement or transfer to another person of relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons to whom relevant waste or waste processing products have been transferred;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the carrying out of any activity by relevant waste controllers in relation to, or in connection with, relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>relevant waste controllers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers to take specified steps to enable physical identification of specified relevant waste or waste processing products.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may allow relevant waste controllers, or a waste regulation authority, to make arrangements for other persons to discharge their obligations under the regulations, and may impose requirements on such persons in connection with such arrangements.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations must provide for an exemption for digitally excluded persons from any requirement that would involve the use of electronic communications or the keeping of electronic records, but may impose alternative requirements on those persons that do not involve either.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7229"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may designate a person to establish, operate or maintain the system and may confer functions on such a person.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how information held on the system is to be used including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about who may access the information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting, or requiring, the disclosure, publication or transfer to another electronic system of such information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements on persons who obtain such information not to further disclose it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose fees or charges, payable to a person designated by, or in accordance with, the regulations, on persons subject to any requirement imposed by the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>The amount of such fees or charges may reflect the costs of establishing, operating or maintaining the system and any other costs incurred in connection with the tracking of relevant waste by a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7271"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may provide grants or loans to a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7278"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-digitally-excluded-person">digitally excluded person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is a practising member of a religious society or order whose beliefs are incompatible with using electronic communications or keeping electronic records, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for whom it is not reasonably practicable to use electronic communications or to keep electronic records for any reason (including age, disability or location);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“extractive waste”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made in relation to England or Wales, has the meaning it has in this Part (as it extends to England and Wales);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made in relation to Scotland, has the meaning it has in the Management of Extractive Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (<ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2010/60">S.S.I. 2010/60</ref>);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste">relevant waste</term>” means controlled waste or extractive waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste-controller">relevant waste controller</term>” means any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is subject to the duty in section 34(1) (duty of care as respects controlled waste),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats, manages or disposes of extractive waste or, as a dealer or broker, has control of such waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exports relevant waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-waste-processing-product">waste processing product</term>” means any product of the processing of relevant waste, including material which is not relevant waste or which is not derived from relevant waste.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="d25e7383"><num>34CB</num><heading>Further provision about regulations under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref></heading><subsection eId="d25e7387"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref><ref href="#d25e7166">(1)</ref> may make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions by an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7428"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a civil sanction that requires the payment of an amount, for that amount—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be determined by an enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified or described in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount to be paid may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a civil sanction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7458"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may make different provision for different purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7497"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking primary legislation or retained direct EU legislation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7503"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” means the Environment Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales, a waste collection authority for an area in England or Wales or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Secretary of State, an Act of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers, an Act of Parliament or an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Scottish Ministers, an Act of Parliament or an Act of the Scottish Parliament.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 160A(2) (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref> (electronic waste tracking)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>are the first set of regulations to be made by the relevant national authority (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref><ref href="#d25e7278">(12)</ref>) under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref>,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section,</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section,</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7383">34CB</ref><ref href="#d25e7458">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by that authority under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(e)</num><p>amend, repeal or revoke a provision contained in primary legislation (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7383">34CB</ref><ref href="#d25e7503">(8)</ref>) or retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under section 34CA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (electronic waste tracking) the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-58-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-58-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-58-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 34C insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><section eId="d25e7162"><num>34CA</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><subsection eId="d25e7166"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purpose of tracking relevant waste, including provision about the establishment of an electronic system (“<term refersTo="#term-the-system">the system</term>”) for that purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers, or a waste regulation authority, to take specified steps to secure the entry into the system of specified information about, or which is relevant to the tracking or regulation of, specified relevant waste.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information which may be specified includes information about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the processing, movement or transfer to another person of relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons to whom relevant waste or waste processing products have been transferred;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the carrying out of any activity by relevant waste controllers in relation to, or in connection with, relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>relevant waste controllers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers to take specified steps to enable physical identification of specified relevant waste or waste processing products.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may allow relevant waste controllers, or a waste regulation authority, to make arrangements for other persons to discharge their obligations under the regulations, and may impose requirements on such persons in connection with such arrangements.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations must provide for an exemption for digitally excluded persons from any requirement that would involve the use of electronic communications or the keeping of electronic records, but may impose alternative requirements on those persons that do not involve either.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7229"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may designate a person to establish, operate or maintain the system and may confer functions on such a person.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how information held on the system is to be used including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about who may access the information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting, or requiring, the disclosure, publication or transfer to another electronic system of such information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements on persons who obtain such information not to further disclose it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose fees or charges, payable to a person designated by, or in accordance with, the regulations, on persons subject to any requirement imposed by the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>The amount of such fees or charges may reflect the costs of establishing, operating or maintaining the system and any other costs incurred in connection with the tracking of relevant waste by a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7271"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may provide grants or loans to a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7278"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-digitally-excluded-person">digitally excluded person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is a practising member of a religious society or order whose beliefs are incompatible with using electronic communications or keeping electronic records, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for whom it is not reasonably practicable to use electronic communications or to keep electronic records for any reason (including age, disability or location);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“extractive waste”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made in relation to England or Wales, has the meaning it has in this Part (as it extends to England and Wales);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made in relation to Scotland, has the meaning it has in the Management of Extractive Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (<ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2010/60">S.S.I. 2010/60</ref>);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste">relevant waste</term>” means controlled waste or extractive waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste-controller">relevant waste controller</term>” means any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is subject to the duty in section 34(1) (duty of care as respects controlled waste),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats, manages or disposes of extractive waste or, as a dealer or broker, has control of such waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exports relevant waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-waste-processing-product">waste processing product</term>” means any product of the processing of relevant waste, including material which is not relevant waste or which is not derived from relevant waste.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="d25e7383"><num>34CB</num><heading>Further provision about regulations under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref></heading><subsection eId="d25e7387"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref><ref href="#d25e7166">(1)</ref> may make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions by an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7428"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a civil sanction that requires the payment of an amount, for that amount—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be determined by an enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified or described in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount to be paid may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a civil sanction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7458"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may make different provision for different purposes.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7497"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking primary legislation or retained direct EU legislation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e7503"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” means the Environment Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales, a waste collection authority for an area in England or Wales or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Secretary of State, an Act of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers, an Act of Parliament or an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to regulations made by the Scottish Ministers, an Act of Parliament or an Act of the Scottish Parliament.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-58-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 160A(2) (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref> (electronic waste tracking)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>are the first set of regulations to be made by the relevant national authority (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref><ref href="#d25e7278">(12)</ref>) under section <ref href="#d25e7162">34CA</ref>,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section,</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section,</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7383">34CB</ref><ref href="#d25e7458">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by that authority under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(e)</num><p>amend, repeal or revoke a provision contained in primary legislation (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e7383">34CB</ref><ref href="#d25e7503">(8)</ref>) or retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-58-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under section 34CA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (electronic waste tracking) the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59"><num>59</num><heading>Electronic waste tracking: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-59-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After Article 5F insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><article eId="d25e7643"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><num>5G</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department may by regulations make provision for the purpose of tracking relevant waste, including provision about the establishment of an electronic system (“<term refersTo="#term-the-system">the system</term>”) for that purpose.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers, or the Department, to take specified steps to secure the entry into the system of specified information about, or which is relevant to the tracking or regulation of, specified relevant waste.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information which may be specified includes information about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the processing, movement or transfer to another person of relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons to whom relevant waste or waste processing products have been transferred;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the carrying out of any activity by relevant waste controllers in relation to, or in connection with, relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>relevant waste controllers.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers to take specified steps to enable physical identification of specified relevant waste or waste processing products.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may allow relevant waste controllers, or the Department, to make arrangements for other persons to discharge their obligations under the regulations, and may impose requirements on such persons in connection with such arrangements.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations must provide for an exemption for digitally excluded persons from any requirement that would involve the use of electronic communications or the keeping of electronic records, but may impose alternative requirements on those persons that do not involve either.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7710"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may designate a person to establish, operate or maintain the system and may confer functions on such a person.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how information held on the system is to be used including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about who may access the information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting, or requiring, the disclosure, publication or transfer to another electronic system of such information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements on persons who obtain such information not to further disclose it.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(9)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose fees or charges, payable to a person designated by, or in accordance with, the regulations, on persons subject to any requirement imposed by the regulations.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(10)</num><content><p>The amount of such fees or charges may reflect the costs of establishing, operating or maintaining the system and any other costs incurred in connection with the tracking of relevant waste by a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may provide grants or loans to a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this Article—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-digitally-excluded-person">digitally excluded person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is a practising member of a religious society or order whose beliefs are incompatible with using electronic communications or keeping electronic records, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for whom it is not reasonably practicable to use electronic communications or to keep electronic records for any reason (including age, disability or location);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-extractive-waste">extractive waste</term>” has the meaning it has in the Planning (Management of Waste from Extractive Industries) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00007" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/85">S.R. 2015 No. 85</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste">relevant waste</term>” means controlled waste or extractive waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste-controller">relevant waste controller</term>” means any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is subject to the duty in Article 5(1) (duty of care as respects controlled waste),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats, manages or disposes of extractive waste or, as a dealer or broker, has control of such waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exports relevant waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-waste-processing-product">waste processing product</term>” means any product of the processing of relevant waste, including material which is not relevant waste or which is not derived from relevant waste.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></article><article eId="d25e7838"><heading>Further provision about regulations under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref></heading><num>5H</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref> may make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions by the Department;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7881"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a civil sanction that requires the payment of an amount, for that amount—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be determined by the Department in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified or described in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount to be paid may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a civil sanction.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7911"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking any statutory provision.</p></content></paragraph></article></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-59-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph (1A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e7939"><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations made by the Department under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref> that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first set of regulations made under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by Article <ref href="#d25e7838">5H</ref><ref href="#d25e7911">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>amend or repeal a provision contained in Northern Ireland legislation or an Act of Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>amend or revoke a provision contained in retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7989"><num>(1C)</num><content><p>Regulations to which paragraph (1) does not apply by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#d25e7939">(1B)</ref> may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Assembly.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After Article 5F insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><article eId="d25e7643"><heading>Electronic waste tracking</heading><num>5G</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department may by regulations make provision for the purpose of tracking relevant waste, including provision about the establishment of an electronic system (“<term refersTo="#term-the-system">the system</term>”) for that purpose.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers, or the Department, to take specified steps to secure the entry into the system of specified information about, or which is relevant to the tracking or regulation of, specified relevant waste.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information which may be specified includes information about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the processing, movement or transfer to another person of relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons to whom relevant waste or waste processing products have been transferred;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the carrying out of any activity by relevant waste controllers in relation to, or in connection with, relevant waste or waste processing products;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>relevant waste controllers.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements on relevant waste controllers to take specified steps to enable physical identification of specified relevant waste or waste processing products.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may allow relevant waste controllers, or the Department, to make arrangements for other persons to discharge their obligations under the regulations, and may impose requirements on such persons in connection with such arrangements.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations must provide for an exemption for digitally excluded persons from any requirement that would involve the use of electronic communications or the keeping of electronic records, but may impose alternative requirements on those persons that do not involve either.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7710"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may designate a person to establish, operate or maintain the system and may confer functions on such a person.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how information held on the system is to be used including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about who may access the information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting, or requiring, the disclosure, publication or transfer to another electronic system of such information;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements on persons who obtain such information not to further disclose it.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(9)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose fees or charges, payable to a person designated by, or in accordance with, the regulations, on persons subject to any requirement imposed by the regulations.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(10)</num><content><p>The amount of such fees or charges may reflect the costs of establishing, operating or maintaining the system and any other costs incurred in connection with the tracking of relevant waste by a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may provide grants or loans to a person designated to establish, operate or maintain the system.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this Article—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-digitally-excluded-person">digitally excluded person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is a practising member of a religious society or order whose beliefs are incompatible with using electronic communications or keeping electronic records, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for whom it is not reasonably practicable to use electronic communications or to keep electronic records for any reason (including age, disability or location);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-extractive-waste">extractive waste</term>” has the meaning it has in the Planning (Management of Waste from Extractive Industries) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00007" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/85">S.R. 2015 No. 85</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste">relevant waste</term>” means controlled waste or extractive waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-waste-controller">relevant waste controller</term>” means any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is subject to the duty in Article 5(1) (duty of care as respects controlled waste),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats, manages or disposes of extractive waste or, as a dealer or broker, has control of such waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exports relevant waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-waste-processing-product">waste processing product</term>” means any product of the processing of relevant waste, including material which is not relevant waste or which is not derived from relevant waste.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></article><article eId="d25e7838"><heading>Further provision about regulations under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref></heading><num>5H</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref> may make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions by the Department;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e7881"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a civil sanction that requires the payment of an amount, for that amount—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to be determined by the Department in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified or described in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount to be paid may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a civil sanction.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7911"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Article “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking any statutory provision.</p></content></paragraph></article></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-59-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph (1A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e7939"><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations made by the Department under Article <ref href="#d25e7643">5G</ref> that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are the first set of regulations made under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by Article <ref href="#d25e7838">5H</ref><ref href="#d25e7911">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that Article,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>amend or repeal a provision contained in Northern Ireland legislation or an Act of Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>amend or revoke a provision contained in retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e7989"><num>(1C)</num><content><p>Regulations to which paragraph (1) does not apply by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#d25e7939">(1B)</ref> may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Assembly.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-60"><num>60</num><heading>Hazardous waste: England and Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-60-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-60-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 62 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e8030"><num>62ZA</num><heading>Special provision with respect to hazardous waste in England and Wales</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation of hazardous waste in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Provision that may be made in the regulations includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the giving of directions by waste regulation authorities with respect to matters connected with any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements about how hazardous waste may be kept (including requirements about the quantities of hazardous waste which may be kept at any place);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about hazardous waste that originated outside England or Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>about the registration of hazardous waste controllers or places where activities in relation to hazardous waste are carried out;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the keeping of records by hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for the inspection of those records by waste regulation authorities or specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for the provision by hazardous waste controllers of copies of, or information derived from, those records to waste regulation authorities or specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for hazardous waste controllers to inform waste regulation authorities, or specified persons, when carrying out activities in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>about the circumstances in which waste which is not hazardous waste, but which shares characteristics with hazardous waste, is to be treated as hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with criminal offences;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8113"><num>(l)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not provide for an offence to be punishable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction, by imprisonment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, by a term of imprisonment exceeding two years.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8137"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for the supervision by waste regulation authorities—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>of activities in relation to hazardous waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e8182"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>of hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the keeping of records (which may include registers of hazardous waste controllers and places where hazardous waste may be kept or processed) by waste regulation authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>as to the recovery of expenses or other charges for the treatment, keeping or disposal or the re-delivery of hazardous waste by waste regulation authorities or hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8200"><num>(d)</num><content><p>as to appeals to the relevant national authority from decisions of waste regulation authorities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>This section is subject to section 114 of the Environment Act 1995 (delegation or reference of appeals etc).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may confer functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) on the relevant national authority or a waste regulation authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8230"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-mixing">mixing</term>” in relation to hazardous waste means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>diluting it (with any substance);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>mixing it with other hazardous waste of a different type, or that has different characteristics;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>mixing it with any other substance or material (whether waste or not).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8263"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-activity">activity</term>”, in relation to hazardous waste, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>keeping, collecting, receiving, importing, exporting, transporting or producing hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sorting, treating, recovering, mixing or otherwise processing hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>disposing of hazardous waste in any manner (including providing hazardous waste to another person for the purposes of that person carrying out an activity in relation to it);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>examining, testing or classifying hazardous waste (including doing any of those things to waste in connection with establishing whether it is hazardous);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>acting as a broker of, or dealer in, hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>directing or supervising another person in relation to an activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste-controller">hazardous waste controller</term>” means a person who carries out any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 75 (meaning of “waste” etc) for subsection (8A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8339"><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>In the application of this Part to England, “<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste">hazardous waste</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any waste identified as hazardous waste in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the waste list as it applies in relation to England, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under regulation 3 of the Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1540">S.I. 2020/1540</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any other waste that is treated as hazardous waste for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 62ZA, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/894">S.I. 2005/894</ref>).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8390"><num>(8B)</num><intro><p>In the application of this Part to Wales, “<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste">hazardous waste</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any waste identified as hazardous waste in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the waste list as it applies in relation to Wales, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under regulation 3 of the Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1540">S.I. 2020/1540</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any other waste that is treated as hazardous waste for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 62ZA, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/wsi/2005/1806">S.I. 2005/1806 (W.138)</ref>).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8C)</num><content><p>In subsections <ref href="#d25e8339">(8A)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e8390">(8B)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-waste-list">the waste list</term>” means the list of waste contained in the Annex to Commission Decision of 3 May 2000 replacing <ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/decision/1994/0003">Decision 94/3/EC</ref> establishing a list of wastes pursuant to Article 1(a) of <ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1975/0442">Council Directive 75/442/EEC</ref> on waste and <ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/decision/1994/0904">Council Decision 94/904/EC</ref> establishing a list of hazardous waste pursuant to Article 1(4) of <ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1991/0689">Council Directive 91/689/EEC</ref> on hazardous waste (<ref eId="c00016" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2000/0532">2000/532/EC</ref>).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section <ref href="#d25e9204">160A</ref><ref href="#d25e9241">(2)</ref> (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref> (regulation of hazardous waste in England and Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the relevant national authority (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8263">(11)</ref>) under section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref>,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8137">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by that authority under that section.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (power to make charging schemes), before paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(cc)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under section 62ZA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (special provision with respect to hazardous waste), the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 114 of the Environment Act 1995 (delegation or reference of appeals etc), in subsection (2)(a)(iii) before “, 78L” insert <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8200">(6)(d)</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-60-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-60-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-60-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 62 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e8030"><num>62ZA</num><heading>Special provision with respect to hazardous waste in England and Wales</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation of hazardous waste in England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Provision that may be made in the regulations includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the giving of directions by waste regulation authorities with respect to matters connected with any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>imposing requirements about how hazardous waste may be kept (including requirements about the quantities of hazardous waste which may be kept at any place);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about hazardous waste that originated outside England or Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>about the registration of hazardous waste controllers or places where activities in relation to hazardous waste are carried out;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the keeping of records by hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for the inspection of those records by waste regulation authorities or specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for the provision by hazardous waste controllers of copies of, or information derived from, those records to waste regulation authorities or specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for hazardous waste controllers to inform waste regulation authorities, or specified persons, when carrying out activities in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>about the circumstances in which waste which is not hazardous waste, but which shares characteristics with hazardous waste, is to be treated as hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(k)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with criminal offences;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8113"><num>(l)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not provide for an offence to be punishable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction, by imprisonment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, by a term of imprisonment exceeding two years.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8137"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for the supervision by waste regulation authorities—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>of activities in relation to hazardous waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e8182"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>of hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the keeping of records (which may include registers of hazardous waste controllers and places where hazardous waste may be kept or processed) by waste regulation authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>as to the recovery of expenses or other charges for the treatment, keeping or disposal or the re-delivery of hazardous waste by waste regulation authorities or hazardous waste controllers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8200"><num>(d)</num><content><p>as to appeals to the relevant national authority from decisions of waste regulation authorities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>This section is subject to section 114 of the Environment Act 1995 (delegation or reference of appeals etc).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may confer functions (including functions involving the exercise of a discretion) on the relevant national authority or a waste regulation authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e8230"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-mixing">mixing</term>” in relation to hazardous waste means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>diluting it (with any substance);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>mixing it with other hazardous waste of a different type, or that has different characteristics;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>mixing it with any other substance or material (whether waste or not).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8263"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-activity">activity</term>”, in relation to hazardous waste, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>keeping, collecting, receiving, importing, exporting, transporting or producing hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sorting, treating, recovering, mixing or otherwise processing hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>disposing of hazardous waste in any manner (including providing hazardous waste to another person for the purposes of that person carrying out an activity in relation to it);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>examining, testing or classifying hazardous waste (including doing any of those things to waste in connection with establishing whether it is hazardous);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>acting as a broker of, or dealer in, hazardous waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>directing or supervising another person in relation to an activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste-controller">hazardous waste controller</term>” means a person who carries out any activity in relation to hazardous waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-60-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 75 (meaning of “waste” etc) for subsection (8A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8339"><num>(8A)</num><intro><p>In the application of this Part to England, “<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste">hazardous waste</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any waste identified as hazardous waste in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the waste list as it applies in relation to England, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under regulation 3 of the Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1540">S.I. 2020/1540</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any other waste that is treated as hazardous waste for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 62ZA, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/894">S.I. 2005/894</ref>).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8390"><num>(8B)</num><intro><p>In the application of this Part to Wales, “<term refersTo="#term-hazardous-waste">hazardous waste</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any waste identified as hazardous waste in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the waste list as it applies in relation to Wales, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under regulation 3 of the Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1540">S.I. 2020/1540</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any other waste that is treated as hazardous waste for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 62ZA, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/wsi/2005/1806">S.I. 2005/1806 (W.138)</ref>).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8C)</num><content><p>In subsections <ref href="#d25e8339">(8A)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e8390">(8B)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-waste-list">the waste list</term>” means the list of waste contained in the Annex to Commission Decision of 3 May 2000 replacing <ref eId="c00012" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/decision/1994/0003">Decision 94/3/EC</ref> establishing a list of wastes pursuant to Article 1(a) of <ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1975/0442">Council Directive 75/442/EEC</ref> on waste and <ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/decision/1994/0904">Council Decision 94/904/EC</ref> establishing a list of hazardous waste pursuant to Article 1(4) of <ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1991/0689">Council Directive 91/689/EEC</ref> on hazardous waste (<ref eId="c00016" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2000/0532">2000/532/EC</ref>).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-60-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section <ref href="#d25e9204">160A</ref><ref href="#d25e9241">(2)</ref> (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref> (regulation of hazardous waste in England and Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the relevant national authority (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8263">(11)</ref>) under section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref>,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations made by that authority under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section <ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8137">(4)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations made by that authority under that section.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-60-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (power to make charging schemes), before paragraph (d) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(cc)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under section 62ZA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (special provision with respect to hazardous waste), the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 114 of the Environment Act 1995 (delegation or reference of appeals etc), in subsection (2)(a)(iii) before “, 78L” insert <quotedText>“<ref href="#d25e8030">62ZA</ref><ref href="#d25e8200">(6)(d)</ref>”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-61"><num>61</num><heading>Hazardous waste: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-61-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00017" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-61-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In Article 30 (special provision with respect to hazardous waste)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (1), for the words from “regulations” to “disposal” substitute <quotedText>“the Department may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>before sub-paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting the treatment, keeping or disposal of hazardous waste or any other activity in relation to such waste;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (a), after “hazardous waste” insert <quotedText>“or any other activity in relation to such waste”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e8638"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Article “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-61-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph <ref href="#d25e7989">(1C)</ref> (as inserted by section 59) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e8690"><num>(1D)</num><content><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations made by the Department under Article 30 that provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by Article 30<ref href="#d25e8638">(2A)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that Article.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(1E)</num><content><p>Regulations to which paragraph (1) does not apply by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#d25e8690">(1D)</ref> may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Assembly.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-61-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00017" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-61-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In Article 30 (special provision with respect to hazardous waste)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (1), for the words from “regulations” to “disposal” substitute <quotedText>“the Department may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>before sub-paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting the treatment, keeping or disposal of hazardous waste or any other activity in relation to such waste;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (a), after “hazardous waste” insert <quotedText>“or any other activity in relation to such waste”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e8638"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Article “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (1), for the words from “regulations” to “disposal” substitute <quotedText>“the Department may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>before sub-paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting the treatment, keeping or disposal of hazardous waste or any other activity in relation to such waste;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (a), after “hazardous waste” insert <quotedText>“or any other activity in relation to such waste”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>before sub-paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>prohibiting or restricting the treatment, keeping or disposal of hazardous waste or any other activity in relation to such waste;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (a), after “hazardous waste” insert <quotedText>“or any other activity in relation to such waste”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e8638"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Article “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The regulations may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-61-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph <ref href="#d25e7989">(1C)</ref> (as inserted by section 59) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph eId="d25e8690"><num>(1D)</num><content><p>Paragraph (1) does not apply to regulations made by the Department under Article 30 that provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by Article 30<ref href="#d25e8638">(2A)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that Article.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(1E)</num><content><p>Regulations to which paragraph (1) does not apply by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#d25e8690">(1D)</ref> may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Assembly.</p></content></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-62"><num>62</num><heading>Transfrontier shipments of waste</heading><subsection eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (power to prohibit or restrict the importation or exportation of waste) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-62-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-62-8">(8)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In the heading—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “prohibit or restrict” substitute <quotedText>“regulate”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “waste” insert <quotedText>“or the transit of waste for export”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8766"><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Provision that may be made in regulations under this section includes provision prohibiting or restricting—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the importation of waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the landing and unloading of waste in the United Kingdom;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the exportation of waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the loading of waste for exportation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the transit of waste for export.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e8766">(1A)</ref> includes provision which relates to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the intended final destination of waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the countries or territories it is intended to pass through before reaching that destination.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may confer functions on the Secretary of State or a waste regulation authority, including functions—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>involving the exercise of a discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relating to enforcement.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>provide for the Secretary of State to issue general directions as to the exercise by waste regulation authorities of their functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “prescribed in or under the regulations”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>provide for the charging by waste regulation authorities of fees or charges payable by persons involved in the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>provide that such fees or charges may be used by waste regulation authorities to meet costs incurred in exercising their functions in connection with the regulation of those activities;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (d), for the words from “to” to the end substitute <quotedText>“, with or without modifications, to section 108(4) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry and seizure) on persons authorised by the Secretary of State or a waste regulation authority;”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), for “authorities under the regulations” substitute <quotedText>“waste regulation authorities”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(fa)</num><content><p>make provision authorising the disclosure of information by Officers of Revenue and Customs to waste regulation authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(fb)</num><content><p>confer, on persons designated as general customs officials under section 3(1) of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, functions relating to the seizure and detention of waste that has arrived at, or entered into, the United Kingdom or is to leave the United Kingdom;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8967"><num>(5B)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5C)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5D)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may make provision in relation to any area of sea or seabed or its subsoil within the seaward limits of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the area designated by Order in Council under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 (designation of continental shelf), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the area designated by Order in Council under section 41(3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (designation of exclusive economic zone).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking primary legislation or retained direct EU legislation.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-exportation">exportation</term>”, in relation to waste, means causing it to leave the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-importation">importation</term>”, in relation to waste, means causing it to arrive at, or enter into, the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation;</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-transit-of-waste-for-export">transit of waste for export</term>” means the transportation or keeping of waste, that has arrived at, or has entered, the United Kingdom, for the purpose of facilitating its leaving the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section <ref href="#d25e9204">160A</ref><ref href="#d25e9241">(2)</ref> of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 141 (imports, exports and transit of waste)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>confer powers of entry, seizure or detention in circumstances where there is no such power under existing regulations under section 141,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>provide for the charging of fees or charges that are not chargeable under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(e)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section 141<ref href="#d25e8967">(5B)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(f)</num><p>amend, repeal or revoke a provision contained in primary legislation (within the meaning given by section 141(6)) or retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In section 41 of the Environment Act 1995 (power to make schemes imposing charges)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for paragraph (d) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In paragraph (d) of subsection (1) “importation”, “exportation”, “transit of waste for export” and “waste” have the meaning they have in section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In regulation 46 of the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007 (<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/1711">S.I. 2007/1711</ref>), omit paragraph (1).</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (power to prohibit or restrict the importation or exportation of waste) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-62-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-62-8">(8)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In the heading—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “prohibit or restrict” substitute <quotedText>“regulate”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “waste” insert <quotedText>“or the transit of waste for export”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “prohibit or restrict” substitute <quotedText>“regulate”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “waste” insert <quotedText>“or the transit of waste for export”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision for, about or connected with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e8766"><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Provision that may be made in regulations under this section includes provision prohibiting or restricting—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the importation of waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the landing and unloading of waste in the United Kingdom;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the exportation of waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the loading of waste for exportation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the transit of waste for export.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e8766">(1A)</ref> includes provision which relates to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the intended final destination of waste, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the countries or territories it is intended to pass through before reaching that destination.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may confer functions on the Secretary of State or a waste regulation authority, including functions—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>involving the exercise of a discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relating to enforcement.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (4).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>provide for the Secretary of State to issue general directions as to the exercise by waste regulation authorities of their functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “prescribed in or under the regulations”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>provide for the charging by waste regulation authorities of fees or charges payable by persons involved in the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>provide that such fees or charges may be used by waste regulation authorities to meet costs incurred in exercising their functions in connection with the regulation of those activities;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (d), for the words from “to” to the end substitute <quotedText>“, with or without modifications, to section 108(4) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry and seizure) on persons authorised by the Secretary of State or a waste regulation authority;”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), for “authorities under the regulations” substitute <quotedText>“waste regulation authorities”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(fa)</num><content><p>make provision authorising the disclosure of information by Officers of Revenue and Customs to waste regulation authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(fb)</num><content><p>confer, on persons designated as general customs officials under section 3(1) of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, functions relating to the seizure and detention of waste that has arrived at, or entered into, the United Kingdom or is to leave the United Kingdom;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>provide for the Secretary of State to issue general directions as to the exercise by waste regulation authorities of their functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b) omit “prescribed in or under the regulations”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>provide for the charging by waste regulation authorities of fees or charges payable by persons involved in the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>provide that such fees or charges may be used by waste regulation authorities to meet costs incurred in exercising their functions in connection with the regulation of those activities;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (d), for the words from “to” to the end substitute <quotedText>“, with or without modifications, to section 108(4) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers of entry and seizure) on persons authorised by the Secretary of State or a waste regulation authority;”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (e), for “authorities under the regulations” substitute <quotedText>“waste regulation authorities”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(fa)</num><content><p>make provision authorising the disclosure of information by Officers of Revenue and Customs to waste regulation authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(fb)</num><content><p>confer, on persons designated as general customs officials under section 3(1) of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, functions relating to the seizure and detention of waste that has arrived at, or entered into, the United Kingdom or is to leave the United Kingdom;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e8967"><num>(5B)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5C)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of a sanction of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing it is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5D)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may make provision in relation to any area of sea or seabed or its subsoil within the seaward limits of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the area designated by Order in Council under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 (designation of continental shelf), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the area designated by Order in Council under section 41(3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (designation of exclusive economic zone).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision, including provision amending, repealing or revoking primary legislation or retained direct EU legislation.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-exportation">exportation</term>”, in relation to waste, means causing it to leave the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-importation">importation</term>”, in relation to waste, means causing it to arrive at, or enter into, the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-primary-legislation">primary legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation;</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-transit-of-waste-for-export">transit of waste for export</term>” means the transportation or keeping of waste, that has arrived at, or has entered, the United Kingdom, for the purpose of facilitating its leaving the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-62-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section <ref href="#d25e9204">160A</ref><ref href="#d25e9241">(2)</ref> of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (regulations and orders) (as inserted by section 63), in the Table, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 141 (imports, exports and transit of waste)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that—</p><blockList xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(a)</num><p>confer powers of entry, seizure or detention in circumstances where there is no such power under existing regulations under section 141,</p></item><item><num>(b)</num><p>provide for the charging of fees or charges that are not chargeable under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(c)</num><p>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(d)</num><p>increase the maximum penalty for a criminal offence under existing regulations under that section,</p></item><item><num>(e)</num><p>provide for conduct to be subject to a civil sanction (within the meaning given by section 141<ref href="#d25e8967">(5B)</ref>) which is not subject to a civil sanction under existing regulations under that section, or</p></item><item><num>(f)</num><p>amend, repeal or revoke a provision contained in primary legislation (within the meaning given by section 141(6)) or retained direct principal EU legislation.</p></item></blockList></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-62-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In section 41 of the Environment Act 1995 (power to make schemes imposing charges)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for paragraph (d) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In paragraph (d) of subsection (1) “importation”, “exportation”, “transit of waste for export” and “waste” have the meaning they have in section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-62-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for paragraph (d) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-62-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In paragraph (d) of subsection (1) “importation”, “exportation”, “transit of waste for export” and “waste” have the meaning they have in section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In regulation 46 of the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007 (<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/1711">S.I. 2007/1711</ref>), omit paragraph (1).</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-63"><num>63</num><heading>Regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990</heading><subsection eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 160 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e9204"><num>160A</num><heading>Regulations and orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations and orders under this Act are subject to the negative procedure, other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations or orders subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-63-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by a Northern Ireland department under section 156 (power to give effect to retained EU obligations and international obligations);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an order under section 164(3) (commencement);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an order under paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 (statutory nuisance).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e9241"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations or orders made under a section listed in the first column of the following Table that are of the description specified in the second column are subject to the affirmative procedure—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Description of regulations or orders</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">34D (prohibition on disposal of food waste to sewer: Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">45AA(10) (separate collection of waste: Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">78M(4) (offences of not complying with a remediation notice)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any order under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">79(1ZA) (statutory nuisance)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">80ZA(11) (fixed penalty notices)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">88A (litter from vehicles: England)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that include provision falling within section 88A(3)(a) or (6).</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations and orders made under this Act by the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers are to be made by statutory instrument, other than an order under paragraph 4 of Schedule 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Welsh Ministers—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See sections 28 and 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2010/10">2010 (asp 10)</ref> for the meaning of “the negative procedure” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-affirmative-procedure">the affirmative procedure</term>” in relation to regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations or order under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 45B omit subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In section 78M omit subsection (7).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 161 (regulations, orders and directions)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Directions”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsections (1) to (4).</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-63-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 160 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e9204"><num>160A</num><heading>Regulations and orders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations and orders under this Act are subject to the negative procedure, other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations or orders subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-63-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by a Northern Ireland department under section 156 (power to give effect to retained EU obligations and international obligations);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an order under section 164(3) (commencement);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an order under paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 (statutory nuisance).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e9241"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations or orders made under a section listed in the first column of the following Table that are of the description specified in the second column are subject to the affirmative procedure—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:43%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:57%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Description of regulations or orders</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">34D (prohibition on disposal of food waste to sewer: Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">45AA(10) (separate collection of waste: Wales)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">78M(4) (offences of not complying with a remediation notice)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any order under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">79(1ZA) (statutory nuisance)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">80ZA(11) (fixed penalty notices)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">any regulations under that section.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">88A (litter from vehicles: England)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">regulations that include provision falling within section 88A(3)(a) or (6).</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations and orders made under this Act by the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers are to be made by statutory instrument, other than an order under paragraph 4 of Schedule 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Welsh Ministers—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>See sections 28 and 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2010/10">2010 (asp 10)</ref> for the meaning of “the negative procedure” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-affirmative-procedure">the affirmative procedure</term>” in relation to regulations or orders under this Act made or to be made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations or order under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 45B omit subsection (3).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In section 78M omit subsection (7).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 161 (regulations, orders and directions)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Directions”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsections (1) to (4).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Directions”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsections (1) to (4).</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-waste-enforcement-and-regulation"><heading>Waste enforcement and regulation</heading><section eId="section-64"><num>64</num><heading>Powers to make charging schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-64-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (m) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(n)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under Schedule 4 or 5 to the Environment Act 2021, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(o)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00020" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/263">S.I. 2005/263</ref>), the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(p)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/3113">S.I. 2013/3113</ref>), the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9432"><num>(q)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions relating to section 33(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9438"><num>(r)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions relating to regulation 12(1) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2016/1154">S.I. 2016/1154</ref>) in relation to a regulated facility which is a waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations), the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 56(1) (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to an appropriate agency—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j) for the words from “WEEE” to the end substitute <quotedText>“waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations),”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraphs (l) to (o);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, omit paragraphs (l) to (o).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of section 93 of the Environment Act 1995 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1995-act" eId="term-the-1995-act">the 1995 Act</term>”) by section 50 of this Act is fully in force, section 41(1)(n) of the 1995 Act has effect as if the reference to Schedule 4 to this Act included a reference to section 93 of the 1995 Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-65"><num>65</num><heading>Waste charging: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-65-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>), after Article 76 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Charging schemes</heading><article eId="d25e9516"><heading>Power to make charging schemes</heading><num>76A</num><paragraph eId="d25e9520"><num>(1)</num><content><p>As a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing any functions mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#d25e9532">(2)</ref>, the Department may require the payment to it of such charges as may be specified in or determined under a scheme made by the Department under this Article (referred to in this Article as a “<term refersTo="#term-charging-scheme">charging scheme</term>”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e9532"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The functions referred to in paragraph <ref href="#section-65-1">(1)</ref> are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>functions related to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Article 4(1); or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulation 18(1) of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>functions conferred by regulations made under Article 5G;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9565"><num>(c)</num><content><p>functions conferred by regulations made under Schedule 4 or 5 to the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9595"><num>(h)</num><content><p>functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e9595">(h)</ref> of paragraph <ref href="#d25e9532">(2)</ref> “importation”, “exportation”, “transit of waste for export” and “waste” have the meaning they have in section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A charging scheme must specify, in relation to any charge prescribed by the scheme, the description of person who is liable to pay the charge.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A charging scheme may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different persons, circumstances or localities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the times at which, and the manner in which, charges are to be paid;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revoke or amend any previous charging scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain supplemental, incidental, consequential or transitional provision for the purposes of the scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making a charging scheme the Department must consult such persons as appear to the Department to be appropriate.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Department must, when it makes or amends a charging scheme—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a copy of the scheme or amendments before the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish the scheme or the amendments.</p></content></level></paragraph></article></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of Article 3 of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1998/1762">S.I. 1998/1762 (N.I. 16)</ref>) (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1998-order" eId="term-the-1998-order">the 1998 Order</term>”) by section 50 of this Act is fully in force, Article <ref href="#d25e9516">76A</ref><ref href="#d25e9565">(2)(c)</ref> of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) has effect as if the reference to Schedule 4 to this Act included a reference to Article 3 of the 1998 Order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2003/493">S.R. (N.I.) 2003 No. 493</ref>) are amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In regulation 17 (exemptions from waste management licensing), in paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (b) for “and the fee (if any) required under regulation 18(12) have” substitute <quotedText>“has”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any fee required under regulation 20B has been paid.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In regulation 18 (registration in connection with exempt activities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3)(d) for “a payment of any fee in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on” substitute <quotedText>“payment, in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on, of any fee that may be required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (9) for “and 47” substitute <quotedText>“, 47 and 49 to 52”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (11)(b) for “specified in accordance with paragraph (12)” substitute <quotedText>“required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (12).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After regulation 20A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="regulation"><heading>Fees and charges for registration in connection with exempt activities</heading><num>20B</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>There are to be charged by and paid to the Department—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of applications for registration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in respect of the subsistence of registrations,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>such fees and charges as may be provided for by a scheme under paragraph <ref href="#d25e9808">(2)</ref> (but this is subject to regulations 18(4A) and 19(2)).</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e9808"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department may make, and from time to time revise, a scheme (“a charging scheme”) specifying—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>fees in respect of applications for registration, payable to the Department, by the applicant, in respect of each place to which an application relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>charges in respect of the subsistence of registrations, payable to the Department by persons to whom registrations have been issued.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Department must, when it makes or amends a charging scheme—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a copy of the scheme or amendments before the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish the scheme or the amendments.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A charging scheme may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for fees or charges payable in respect of applications or the subsistence of registrations to differ according to the activities to which the applications or registrations relate (including by providing for no fee or charge in the case of some activities);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for reductions of fees where conditions specified in the scheme are met;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for the times at which, and the manner in which, payments of fees or charges are to be made;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary and transitional provision as appears to the Department to be appropriate.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>If it appears to the Department that a person to whom a registration has been issued has failed to pay a charge due in respect of the subsistence of the registration, the Department may, by notice in writing served on that person, revoke the registration.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this regulation—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registration">registration</term>” means registration under regulation 18;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any reference to an application for registration includes an application for renewal of a registration.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-66"><num>66</num><heading>Enforcement powers</heading><content><p>Schedule 10 amends legislation about enforcement powers in relation to waste and other environmental matters.</p></content></section><section eId="section-67"><num>67</num><heading>Enforcement powers: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Article 27 of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) (power to give directions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In paragraph (2) omit the words from “with a view” to the end.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The Department may by notice—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e9948"><num>(a)</num><content><p>direct a registered carrier to collect controlled waste which is being kept in or on specified land and deliver it to a specified person on specified terms;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9954"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>direct any person who—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is keeping controlled waste in or on any land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>owns or occupies land in or on which controlled waste is being kept,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to facilitate collection of the waste by a specified registered carrier to whom a direction in respect of the waste is given under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e9948">(a)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (3) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (4), for “of treating or disposing of” substitute <quotedText>“in relation to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e9954">(2A)(b)</ref> may require the person to whom it is given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified registered carrier the reasonable costs of collecting and delivering the waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified person to whom the waste is delivered (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) the reasonable costs incurred by P in relation to the waste (including any costs P is required by a direction under this Article to pay to another person).</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (5) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (6) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (7) for the words from “, where” to the end substitute <quotedText>“pay any costs mentioned in paragraph (4) or (4A).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>For paragraph (8) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this Article—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a direction under this Article;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-carrier">registered carrier</term>” means a person registered under Article 39 as a carrier of controlled waste.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-68"><num>68</num><heading>Littering enforcement</heading><subsection eId="section-68-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 4 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-68-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In Section 88 (fixed penalty notices for leaving litter), for subsection (11) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e10102"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The appropriate person may by regulations provide that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an authorised officer of a litter authority must meet such conditions as may be prescribed in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if an authorised officer of a litter authority fails to meet any such condition, the authority must revoke the officer’s authorisation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e10102">(11)</ref> may make different provision for different cases.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e10102">(11)</ref>, the appropriate person must consult such persons as the appropriate person thinks appropriate.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-68-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 88A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>88B</num><heading>Guidance on littering enforcement in England and Wales</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate person may issue guidance to litter authorities on the exercise of littering enforcement functions by those authorities and authorised officers of those authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A litter authority must have regard to that guidance when exercising any of its littering enforcement functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The appropriate person may revise any guidance issued under this section at any time.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before issuing guidance, or revised guidance, under this section the appropriate person must consult such persons as the appropriate person thinks appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament and publish guidance, and any revised guidance, issued by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers must lay before Senedd Cymru and publish guidance, and any revised guidance, issued by the Welsh Ministers under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-authorised-officer">authorised officer</term>”, in relation to a litter authority, means a person who is an authorised officer in relation to that authority for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 88 (fixed penalty notices for littering, see subsection (10) of that section),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 88A (fixed penalty notices for littering from vehicles in England, see subsection (4) of that section), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Schedule 3A (distribution of free printed matter, see paragraph 8 of that Schedule);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-littering-enforcement-function">littering enforcement function</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any function of a litter authority, or of an authorised officer of that authority, conferred by or under sections 87 to 88A or Schedule 3A, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any function exercised for purposes connected with any of those sections or that Schedule.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-68-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 98(1A) (definition of appropriate person), in paragraph (b) for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-69"><num>69</num><heading>Fixed penalty notices</heading><subsection eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing, treatment or disposal of waste: England)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 33ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing, treatment or disposal of waste: Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 34ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of household waste: England)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (9), for the words from “within” to the end substitute <quotedText>“before the end of a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(9A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7)(b), (8) and (9).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 34ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of household waste: Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7) and (8).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-70"><num>70</num><heading>Regulation of polluting activities</heading><intro><p>In Schedule 1 to the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, in paragraph 4 (permits)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-70-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph eId="d25e10392"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In relation to England and Wales, imposing such a prohibition in relation to an activity except where the carrying on of the activity meets conditions determined by the regulators in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></section><section eId="section-71"><num>71</num><heading>Waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order</heading><subsection eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 2(2) of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>), in the definition of “the Department”, for “the Department of the Environment” substitute <quotedText>“the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-71-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>To the extent that immediately before the commencement of this section a reference in that Order to “the Department” was to be read as being or including a reference to a department other than the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (by virtue of Article 9(1) of the Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2016/76">S.R. (N.I.) 2016 No. 76</ref>) or otherwise), it is to continue to be so read.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-64"><num>64</num><heading>Powers to make charging schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-64-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (m) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(n)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under Schedule 4 or 5 to the Environment Act 2021, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(o)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00020" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/263">S.I. 2005/263</ref>), the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(p)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/3113">S.I. 2013/3113</ref>), the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9432"><num>(q)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions relating to section 33(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9438"><num>(r)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions relating to regulation 12(1) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2016/1154">S.I. 2016/1154</ref>) in relation to a regulated facility which is a waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations), the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 56(1) (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to an appropriate agency—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j) for the words from “WEEE” to the end substitute <quotedText>“waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations),”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraphs (l) to (o);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, omit paragraphs (l) to (o).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-64-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of section 93 of the Environment Act 1995 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1995-act" eId="term-the-1995-act">the 1995 Act</term>”) by section 50 of this Act is fully in force, section 41(1)(n) of the 1995 Act has effect as if the reference to Schedule 4 to this Act included a reference to section 93 of the 1995 Act.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-64-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41(1) (powers to make charging schemes) after paragraph (m) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(n)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by regulations made under Schedule 4 or 5 to the Environment Act 2021, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(o)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005 (<ref eId="c00020" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/263">S.I. 2005/263</ref>), the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(p)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions conferred by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/3113">S.I. 2013/3113</ref>), the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales or SEPA may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9432"><num>(q)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions relating to section 33(1) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9438"><num>(r)</num><content><p>as a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing functions relating to regulation 12(1) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2016/1154">S.I. 2016/1154</ref>) in relation to a regulated facility which is a waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations), the Agency or the Natural Resources Body for Wales may require the payment to it of such charges as may from time to time be prescribed;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 56(1) (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to an appropriate agency—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j) for the words from “WEEE” to the end substitute <quotedText>“waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations),”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraphs (l) to (o);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, omit paragraphs (l) to (o).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-64-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to an appropriate agency—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j) for the words from “WEEE” to the end substitute <quotedText>“waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations),”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraphs (l) to (o);</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j) for the words from “WEEE” to the end substitute <quotedText>“waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations),”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraphs (l) to (o);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-64-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, omit paragraphs (l) to (o).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of section 93 of the Environment Act 1995 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1995-act" eId="term-the-1995-act">the 1995 Act</term>”) by section 50 of this Act is fully in force, section 41(1)(n) of the 1995 Act has effect as if the reference to Schedule 4 to this Act included a reference to section 93 of the 1995 Act.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-65"><num>65</num><heading>Waste charging: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-65-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>), after Article 76 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Charging schemes</heading><article eId="d25e9516"><heading>Power to make charging schemes</heading><num>76A</num><paragraph eId="d25e9520"><num>(1)</num><content><p>As a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing any functions mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#d25e9532">(2)</ref>, the Department may require the payment to it of such charges as may be specified in or determined under a scheme made by the Department under this Article (referred to in this Article as a “<term refersTo="#term-charging-scheme">charging scheme</term>”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e9532"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The functions referred to in paragraph <ref href="#section-65-1">(1)</ref> are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>functions related to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Article 4(1); or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulation 18(1) of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>functions conferred by regulations made under Article 5G;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9565"><num>(c)</num><content><p>functions conferred by regulations made under Schedule 4 or 5 to the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9595"><num>(h)</num><content><p>functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e9595">(h)</ref> of paragraph <ref href="#d25e9532">(2)</ref> “importation”, “exportation”, “transit of waste for export” and “waste” have the meaning they have in section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A charging scheme must specify, in relation to any charge prescribed by the scheme, the description of person who is liable to pay the charge.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A charging scheme may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different persons, circumstances or localities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the times at which, and the manner in which, charges are to be paid;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revoke or amend any previous charging scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain supplemental, incidental, consequential or transitional provision for the purposes of the scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making a charging scheme the Department must consult such persons as appear to the Department to be appropriate.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Department must, when it makes or amends a charging scheme—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a copy of the scheme or amendments before the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish the scheme or the amendments.</p></content></level></paragraph></article></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of Article 3 of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1998/1762">S.I. 1998/1762 (N.I. 16)</ref>) (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1998-order" eId="term-the-1998-order">the 1998 Order</term>”) by section 50 of this Act is fully in force, Article <ref href="#d25e9516">76A</ref><ref href="#d25e9565">(2)(c)</ref> of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) has effect as if the reference to Schedule 4 to this Act included a reference to Article 3 of the 1998 Order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2003/493">S.R. (N.I.) 2003 No. 493</ref>) are amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In regulation 17 (exemptions from waste management licensing), in paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (b) for “and the fee (if any) required under regulation 18(12) have” substitute <quotedText>“has”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any fee required under regulation 20B has been paid.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In regulation 18 (registration in connection with exempt activities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3)(d) for “a payment of any fee in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on” substitute <quotedText>“payment, in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on, of any fee that may be required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (9) for “and 47” substitute <quotedText>“, 47 and 49 to 52”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (11)(b) for “specified in accordance with paragraph (12)” substitute <quotedText>“required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (12).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After regulation 20A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="regulation"><heading>Fees and charges for registration in connection with exempt activities</heading><num>20B</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>There are to be charged by and paid to the Department—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of applications for registration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in respect of the subsistence of registrations,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>such fees and charges as may be provided for by a scheme under paragraph <ref href="#d25e9808">(2)</ref> (but this is subject to regulations 18(4A) and 19(2)).</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e9808"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department may make, and from time to time revise, a scheme (“a charging scheme”) specifying—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>fees in respect of applications for registration, payable to the Department, by the applicant, in respect of each place to which an application relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>charges in respect of the subsistence of registrations, payable to the Department by persons to whom registrations have been issued.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Department must, when it makes or amends a charging scheme—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a copy of the scheme or amendments before the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish the scheme or the amendments.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A charging scheme may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for fees or charges payable in respect of applications or the subsistence of registrations to differ according to the activities to which the applications or registrations relate (including by providing for no fee or charge in the case of some activities);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for reductions of fees where conditions specified in the scheme are met;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for the times at which, and the manner in which, payments of fees or charges are to be made;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary and transitional provision as appears to the Department to be appropriate.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>If it appears to the Department that a person to whom a registration has been issued has failed to pay a charge due in respect of the subsistence of the registration, the Department may, by notice in writing served on that person, revoke the registration.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this regulation—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registration">registration</term>” means registration under regulation 18;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any reference to an application for registration includes an application for renewal of a registration.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-65-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>), after Article 76 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Charging schemes</heading><article eId="d25e9516"><heading>Power to make charging schemes</heading><num>76A</num><paragraph eId="d25e9520"><num>(1)</num><content><p>As a means of recovering costs incurred by it in performing any functions mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#d25e9532">(2)</ref>, the Department may require the payment to it of such charges as may be specified in or determined under a scheme made by the Department under this Article (referred to in this Article as a “<term refersTo="#term-charging-scheme">charging scheme</term>”).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e9532"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The functions referred to in paragraph <ref href="#section-65-1">(1)</ref> are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>functions related to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Article 4(1); or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>regulation 18(1) of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>functions conferred by regulations made under Article 5G;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9565"><num>(c)</num><content><p>functions conferred by regulations made under Schedule 4 or 5 to the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the End-of-Life Vehicles (Producer Responsibility) Regulations 2005;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>functions conferred by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9595"><num>(h)</num><content><p>functions in connection with the regulation of the importation or exportation of waste or the transit of waste for export.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e9595">(h)</ref> of paragraph <ref href="#d25e9532">(2)</ref> “importation”, “exportation”, “transit of waste for export” and “waste” have the meaning they have in section 141 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A charging scheme must specify, in relation to any charge prescribed by the scheme, the description of person who is liable to pay the charge.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A charging scheme may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different persons, circumstances or localities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for the times at which, and the manner in which, charges are to be paid;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revoke or amend any previous charging scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>contain supplemental, incidental, consequential or transitional provision for the purposes of the scheme.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making a charging scheme the Department must consult such persons as appear to the Department to be appropriate.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Department must, when it makes or amends a charging scheme—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a copy of the scheme or amendments before the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish the scheme or the amendments.</p></content></level></paragraph></article></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of Article 3 of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1998/1762">S.I. 1998/1762 (N.I. 16)</ref>) (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1998-order" eId="term-the-1998-order">the 1998 Order</term>”) by section 50 of this Act is fully in force, Article <ref href="#d25e9516">76A</ref><ref href="#d25e9565">(2)(c)</ref> of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) has effect as if the reference to Schedule 4 to this Act included a reference to Article 3 of the 1998 Order.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2003/493">S.R. (N.I.) 2003 No. 493</ref>) are amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-65-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In regulation 17 (exemptions from waste management licensing), in paragraph (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (b) for “and the fee (if any) required under regulation 18(12) have” substitute <quotedText>“has”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any fee required under regulation 20B has been paid.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-65-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (b) for “and the fee (if any) required under regulation 18(12) have” substitute <quotedText>“has”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-65-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any fee required under regulation 20B has been paid.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In regulation 18 (registration in connection with exempt activities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3)(d) for “a payment of any fee in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on” substitute <quotedText>“payment, in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on, of any fee that may be required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (9) for “and 47” substitute <quotedText>“, 47 and 49 to 52”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (11)(b) for “specified in accordance with paragraph (12)” substitute <quotedText>“required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (12).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-65-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (3)(d) for “a payment of any fee in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on” substitute <quotedText>“payment, in respect of each place where any such exempt activity is being carried on, of any fee that may be required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-65-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (9) for “and 47” substitute <quotedText>“, 47 and 49 to 52”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-65-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (11)(b) for “specified in accordance with paragraph (12)” substitute <quotedText>“required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-65-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (12).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-65-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After regulation 20A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="regulation"><heading>Fees and charges for registration in connection with exempt activities</heading><num>20B</num><paragraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>There are to be charged by and paid to the Department—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of applications for registration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in respect of the subsistence of registrations,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>such fees and charges as may be provided for by a scheme under paragraph <ref href="#d25e9808">(2)</ref> (but this is subject to regulations 18(4A) and 19(2)).</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e9808"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department may make, and from time to time revise, a scheme (“a charging scheme”) specifying—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>fees in respect of applications for registration, payable to the Department, by the applicant, in respect of each place to which an application relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>charges in respect of the subsistence of registrations, payable to the Department by persons to whom registrations have been issued.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Department must, when it makes or amends a charging scheme—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a copy of the scheme or amendments before the Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish the scheme or the amendments.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A charging scheme may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for fees or charges payable in respect of applications or the subsistence of registrations to differ according to the activities to which the applications or registrations relate (including by providing for no fee or charge in the case of some activities);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for reductions of fees where conditions specified in the scheme are met;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide for the times at which, and the manner in which, payments of fees or charges are to be made;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary and transitional provision as appears to the Department to be appropriate.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>If it appears to the Department that a person to whom a registration has been issued has failed to pay a charge due in respect of the subsistence of the registration, the Department may, by notice in writing served on that person, revoke the registration.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this regulation—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registration">registration</term>” means registration under regulation 18;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any reference to an application for registration includes an application for renewal of a registration.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-66"><num>66</num><heading>Enforcement powers</heading><content><p>Schedule 10 amends legislation about enforcement powers in relation to waste and other environmental matters.</p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-67"><num>67</num><heading>Enforcement powers: Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Article 27 of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) (power to give directions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In paragraph (2) omit the words from “with a view” to the end.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The Department may by notice—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e9948"><num>(a)</num><content><p>direct a registered carrier to collect controlled waste which is being kept in or on specified land and deliver it to a specified person on specified terms;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9954"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>direct any person who—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is keeping controlled waste in or on any land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>owns or occupies land in or on which controlled waste is being kept,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to facilitate collection of the waste by a specified registered carrier to whom a direction in respect of the waste is given under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e9948">(a)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (3) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (4), for “of treating or disposing of” substitute <quotedText>“in relation to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e9954">(2A)(b)</ref> may require the person to whom it is given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified registered carrier the reasonable costs of collecting and delivering the waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified person to whom the waste is delivered (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) the reasonable costs incurred by P in relation to the waste (including any costs P is required by a direction under this Article to pay to another person).</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (5) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (6) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (7) for the words from “, where” to the end substitute <quotedText>“pay any costs mentioned in paragraph (4) or (4A).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-67-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>For paragraph (8) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this Article—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a direction under this Article;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-carrier">registered carrier</term>” means a person registered under Article 39 as a carrier of controlled waste.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Article 27 of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>) (power to give directions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In paragraph (2) omit the words from “with a view” to the end.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-67-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The Department may by notice—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e9948"><num>(a)</num><content><p>direct a registered carrier to collect controlled waste which is being kept in or on specified land and deliver it to a specified person on specified terms;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e9954"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>direct any person who—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is keeping controlled waste in or on any land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>owns or occupies land in or on which controlled waste is being kept,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to facilitate collection of the waste by a specified registered carrier to whom a direction in respect of the waste is given under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e9948">(a)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (3) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (4), for “of treating or disposing of” substitute <quotedText>“in relation to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-67-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e9954">(2A)(b)</ref> may require the person to whom it is given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified registered carrier the reasonable costs of collecting and delivering the waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified person to whom the waste is delivered (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) the reasonable costs incurred by P in relation to the waste (including any costs P is required by a direction under this Article to pay to another person).</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (5) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (6) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph (7) for the words from “, where” to the end substitute <quotedText>“pay any costs mentioned in paragraph (4) or (4A).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-67-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>For paragraph (8) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this Article—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a direction under this Article;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-carrier">registered carrier</term>” means a person registered under Article 39 as a carrier of controlled waste.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-68"><num>68</num><heading>Littering enforcement</heading><subsection eId="section-68-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 4 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-68-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In Section 88 (fixed penalty notices for leaving litter), for subsection (11) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e10102"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The appropriate person may by regulations provide that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an authorised officer of a litter authority must meet such conditions as may be prescribed in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if an authorised officer of a litter authority fails to meet any such condition, the authority must revoke the officer’s authorisation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e10102">(11)</ref> may make different provision for different cases.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e10102">(11)</ref>, the appropriate person must consult such persons as the appropriate person thinks appropriate.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-68-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 88A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>88B</num><heading>Guidance on littering enforcement in England and Wales</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate person may issue guidance to litter authorities on the exercise of littering enforcement functions by those authorities and authorised officers of those authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A litter authority must have regard to that guidance when exercising any of its littering enforcement functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The appropriate person may revise any guidance issued under this section at any time.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before issuing guidance, or revised guidance, under this section the appropriate person must consult such persons as the appropriate person thinks appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament and publish guidance, and any revised guidance, issued by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers must lay before Senedd Cymru and publish guidance, and any revised guidance, issued by the Welsh Ministers under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-authorised-officer">authorised officer</term>”, in relation to a litter authority, means a person who is an authorised officer in relation to that authority for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 88 (fixed penalty notices for littering, see subsection (10) of that section),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 88A (fixed penalty notices for littering from vehicles in England, see subsection (4) of that section), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Schedule 3A (distribution of free printed matter, see paragraph 8 of that Schedule);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-littering-enforcement-function">littering enforcement function</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any function of a litter authority, or of an authorised officer of that authority, conferred by or under sections 87 to 88A or Schedule 3A, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any function exercised for purposes connected with any of those sections or that Schedule.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-68-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 98(1A) (definition of appropriate person), in paragraph (b) for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 4 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-68-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In Section 88 (fixed penalty notices for leaving litter), for subsection (11) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e10102"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The appropriate person may by regulations provide that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an authorised officer of a litter authority must meet such conditions as may be prescribed in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if an authorised officer of a litter authority fails to meet any such condition, the authority must revoke the officer’s authorisation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e10102">(11)</ref> may make different provision for different cases.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e10102">(11)</ref>, the appropriate person must consult such persons as the appropriate person thinks appropriate.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-68-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 88A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>88B</num><heading>Guidance on littering enforcement in England and Wales</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate person may issue guidance to litter authorities on the exercise of littering enforcement functions by those authorities and authorised officers of those authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A litter authority must have regard to that guidance when exercising any of its littering enforcement functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The appropriate person may revise any guidance issued under this section at any time.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before issuing guidance, or revised guidance, under this section the appropriate person must consult such persons as the appropriate person thinks appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament and publish guidance, and any revised guidance, issued by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers must lay before Senedd Cymru and publish guidance, and any revised guidance, issued by the Welsh Ministers under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-authorised-officer">authorised officer</term>”, in relation to a litter authority, means a person who is an authorised officer in relation to that authority for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 88 (fixed penalty notices for littering, see subsection (10) of that section),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 88A (fixed penalty notices for littering from vehicles in England, see subsection (4) of that section), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Schedule 3A (distribution of free printed matter, see paragraph 8 of that Schedule);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-littering-enforcement-function">littering enforcement function</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any function of a litter authority, or of an authorised officer of that authority, conferred by or under sections 87 to 88A or Schedule 3A, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any function exercised for purposes connected with any of those sections or that Schedule.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 98(1A) (definition of appropriate person), in paragraph (b) for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69"><num>69</num><heading>Fixed penalty notices</heading><subsection eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing, treatment or disposal of waste: England)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 33ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing, treatment or disposal of waste: Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 34ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of household waste: England)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (9), for the words from “within” to the end substitute <quotedText>“before the end of a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(9A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7)(b), (8) and (9).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 34ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of household waste: Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7) and (8).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing, treatment or disposal of waste: England)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-69-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 33ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing, treatment or disposal of waste: Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-69-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (9) and (10).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 34ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of household waste: England)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (9), for the words from “within” to the end substitute <quotedText>“before the end of a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(9A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7)(b), (8) and (9).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (9), for the words from “within” to the end substitute <quotedText>“before the end of a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-69-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(9A)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7)(b), (8) and (9).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-69-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 34ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of household waste: Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-69-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-69-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7) and (8).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (8), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-69-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(8A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations substitute different amounts for the amounts for the time being specified in subsections (7) and (8).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-70"><num>70</num><heading>Regulation of polluting activities</heading><intro><p>In Schedule 1 to the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, in paragraph 4 (permits)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-70-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph eId="d25e10392"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In relation to England and Wales, imposing such a prohibition in relation to an activity except where the carrying on of the activity meets conditions determined by the regulators in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></section>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-70-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-70-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph eId="d25e10392"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In relation to England and Wales, imposing such a prohibition in relation to an activity except where the carrying on of the activity meets conditions determined by the regulators in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71"><num>71</num><heading>Waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order</heading><subsection eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 2(2) of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>), in the definition of “the Department”, for “the Department of the Environment” substitute <quotedText>“the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-71-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>To the extent that immediately before the commencement of this section a reference in that Order to “the Department” was to be read as being or including a reference to a department other than the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (by virtue of Article 9(1) of the Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2016/76">S.R. (N.I.) 2016 No. 76</ref>) or otherwise), it is to continue to be so read.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Article 2(2) of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1997/2778">S.I. 1997/2778 (N.I. 19)</ref>), in the definition of “the Department”, for “the Department of the Environment” substitute <quotedText>“the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>To the extent that immediately before the commencement of this section a reference in that Order to “the Department” was to be read as being or including a reference to a department other than the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (by virtue of Article 9(1) of the Departments (Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2016/76">S.R. (N.I.) 2016 No. 76</ref>) or otherwise), it is to continue to be so read.</p></content></subsection>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Air quality and environmental recall</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-air-quality"><heading>Air quality</heading><section eId="section-72"><num>72</num><heading>Local air quality management framework</heading><content><p>Schedule 11 contains amendments of Part 4 of the Environment Act 1995 (air quality).</p></content></section><section eId="section-73"><num>73</num><heading>Smoke control areas: amendments of the Clean Air Act 1993</heading><intro><p>Schedule 12 makes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for imposing financial penalties for the emission of smoke in smoke control areas in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about offences relating to the sale and acquisition of solid fuel in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for applying smoke control orders to vessels in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for authorised fuels and exempted fireplaces to be listed in Wales.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-environmental-recall-of-motor-vehicles-etc"><heading>Environmental recall of motor vehicles etc</heading><section eId="section-74"><num>74</num><heading>Environmental recall of motor vehicles etc</heading><subsection eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for, about or connected with the recall of relevant products that do not meet relevant environmental standards.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “relevant product” is a product specified or described in the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Only the following types of product may be specified or described in the regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a part of a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an engine that is, or forms part of, machinery that is transportable (including by way of self-propulsion);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a part of such an engine, or any other part of such machinery that is connected with the operation of the engine.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-standard" eId="term-relevant-environmental-standard">relevant environmental standard</term>” means a standard that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by virtue of any enactment, a relevant product must meet,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the environmental impact of that product, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is specified in the regulations,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the regulations may provide that a reference in the regulations to a standard is to be construed as a reference to that standard as it has effect from time to time.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-74-4-a">(4)(a)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-74-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-impact" eId="term-environmental-impact">environmental impact</term>”, in relation to a relevant product, includes any impact on the environment caused by noise, heat or vibrations or any other kind of release of energy or emissions resulting from the use of the product.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Sections 75 to 77 make further provision about regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-75"><num>75</num><heading>Compulsory recall notices</heading><subsection eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may make provision for, about or connected with a power of the Secretary of State to give a compulsory recall notice to a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “compulsory recall notice” is a notice that requires the recipient of the notice to organise the return of a relevant product to the recipient, or to any other person specified in the notice, from persons who have been supplied (whether or not directly by the recipient) with the product.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Provision for the Secretary of State to give a compulsory recall notice in relation to a relevant product must not permit the giving of such a notice unless the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds for believing the product does not meet a relevant environmental standard.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide that, where a relevant product forms part of another product, a compulsory recall notice may require its recipient to organise the return of that other product (whether or not it is a relevant product).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide that a compulsory recall notice may impose supplementary requirements on its recipient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer a power on the Secretary of State to give a recipient of a compulsory recall notice a further notice (a “supplementary notice”) that imposes supplementary requirements on its recipient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The following are examples of supplementary requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to secure that at least a specified proportion of products subject to a compulsory recall notice that are manufactured or distributed by the recipient are returned in accordance with the notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to publicise a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to provide information to the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a prohibition on supplying, or offering or agreeing to supply, a product subject to a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to pay such compensation to a person who returns a product subject to a compulsory recall notice as may be specified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>to make other specified arrangements for the purpose of mitigating the effect of returning a product on the person who returns it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>to destroy, or arrange for the destruction of, a returned product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>to take steps to modify, or arrange for the modification of, a returned product for the purpose of ensuring that the product complies with relevant environmental standards;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to organise the return of a returned product to the person who initially returned it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>to otherwise dispose of the product in such manner as may be specified.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-75-7">(7)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified, or described, in a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about appeals against a decision to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the withdrawal of compulsory recall notices and supplementary notices (including provision about the effect of withdrawal).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-76"><num>76</num><heading>Further provision about regulations under section 74</heading><subsection eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may impose a duty on a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product to notify the Secretary of State if the person has reason to consider that the product does not meet a relevant environmental standard.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may confer a power on the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to require the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for the purpose of enabling the Secretary of State to consider whether, or how, to exercise a power to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for that purpose.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the designation of a person to exercise functions in connection with the enforcement of the requirements (“<term refersTo="#term-the-enforcement-authority" eId="term-the-enforcement-authority">the enforcement authority</term>”);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of the enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for purposes connected with the enforcement of the requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for those purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of financial penalties by the enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the amount of financial penalties to be determined by the enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount of a financial penalty may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a financial penalty.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may confer powers on the enforcement authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to enter the premises of a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to take documents or records from those premises (or make copies of such documents or records);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to take samples of relevant products found on those premises,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the authority has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the manufacturer or distributor has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under the regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about warrants in connection with any power conferred by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-76-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-77"><num>77</num><heading>Interpretation of sections 74 to 76</heading><intro><p>In sections 74 to 76—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-compulsory-recall-notice" eId="term-compulsory-recall-notice">compulsory recall notice</term>” has the meaning given by section 75<ref href="#section-75-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-distributor" eId="term-distributor">distributor</term>” has the meaning given by regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref>, but may only include a person acting in the course of business;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-manufacturer" eId="term-manufacturer">manufacturer</term>” has the meaning given by regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> which may define that term by reference (in particular) to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person’s involvement in the manufacture of a relevant product, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person’s relationship with a person involved in the manufacture of a relevant product;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-standard" eId="term-relevant-environmental-standard">relevant environmental standard</term>” has the meaning given by section 74<ref href="#section-74-4">(4)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-product" eId="term-relevant-product">relevant product</term>” has the meaning given by section 74<ref href="#section-74-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-supplementary-notice" eId="term-supplementary-notice">supplementary notice</term>” has the meaning given by section 75<ref href="#section-75-6">(6)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></section></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-air-quality"><heading>Air quality</heading><section eId="section-72"><num>72</num><heading>Local air quality management framework</heading><content><p>Schedule 11 contains amendments of Part 4 of the Environment Act 1995 (air quality).</p></content></section><section eId="section-73"><num>73</num><heading>Smoke control areas: amendments of the Clean Air Act 1993</heading><intro><p>Schedule 12 makes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for imposing financial penalties for the emission of smoke in smoke control areas in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about offences relating to the sale and acquisition of solid fuel in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for applying smoke control orders to vessels in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for authorised fuels and exempted fireplaces to be listed in Wales.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-72"><num>72</num><heading>Local air quality management framework</heading><content><p>Schedule 11 contains amendments of Part 4 of the Environment Act 1995 (air quality).</p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-73"><num>73</num><heading>Smoke control areas: amendments of the Clean Air Act 1993</heading><intro><p>Schedule 12 makes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for imposing financial penalties for the emission of smoke in smoke control areas in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about offences relating to the sale and acquisition of solid fuel in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for applying smoke control orders to vessels in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for authorised fuels and exempted fireplaces to be listed in Wales.</p></content></level></section>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for imposing financial penalties for the emission of smoke in smoke control areas in England,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about offences relating to the sale and acquisition of solid fuel in England,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for applying smoke control orders to vessels in England, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for authorised fuels and exempted fireplaces to be listed in Wales.</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-environmental-recall-of-motor-vehicles-etc"><heading>Environmental recall of motor vehicles etc</heading><section eId="section-74"><num>74</num><heading>Environmental recall of motor vehicles etc</heading><subsection eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for, about or connected with the recall of relevant products that do not meet relevant environmental standards.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “relevant product” is a product specified or described in the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Only the following types of product may be specified or described in the regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a part of a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an engine that is, or forms part of, machinery that is transportable (including by way of self-propulsion);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a part of such an engine, or any other part of such machinery that is connected with the operation of the engine.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-standard" eId="term-relevant-environmental-standard">relevant environmental standard</term>” means a standard that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by virtue of any enactment, a relevant product must meet,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the environmental impact of that product, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is specified in the regulations,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the regulations may provide that a reference in the regulations to a standard is to be construed as a reference to that standard as it has effect from time to time.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-74-4-a">(4)(a)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-74-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-impact" eId="term-environmental-impact">environmental impact</term>”, in relation to a relevant product, includes any impact on the environment caused by noise, heat or vibrations or any other kind of release of energy or emissions resulting from the use of the product.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Sections 75 to 77 make further provision about regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-75"><num>75</num><heading>Compulsory recall notices</heading><subsection eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may make provision for, about or connected with a power of the Secretary of State to give a compulsory recall notice to a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “compulsory recall notice” is a notice that requires the recipient of the notice to organise the return of a relevant product to the recipient, or to any other person specified in the notice, from persons who have been supplied (whether or not directly by the recipient) with the product.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Provision for the Secretary of State to give a compulsory recall notice in relation to a relevant product must not permit the giving of such a notice unless the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds for believing the product does not meet a relevant environmental standard.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide that, where a relevant product forms part of another product, a compulsory recall notice may require its recipient to organise the return of that other product (whether or not it is a relevant product).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide that a compulsory recall notice may impose supplementary requirements on its recipient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer a power on the Secretary of State to give a recipient of a compulsory recall notice a further notice (a “supplementary notice”) that imposes supplementary requirements on its recipient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The following are examples of supplementary requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to secure that at least a specified proportion of products subject to a compulsory recall notice that are manufactured or distributed by the recipient are returned in accordance with the notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to publicise a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to provide information to the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a prohibition on supplying, or offering or agreeing to supply, a product subject to a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to pay such compensation to a person who returns a product subject to a compulsory recall notice as may be specified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>to make other specified arrangements for the purpose of mitigating the effect of returning a product on the person who returns it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>to destroy, or arrange for the destruction of, a returned product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>to take steps to modify, or arrange for the modification of, a returned product for the purpose of ensuring that the product complies with relevant environmental standards;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to organise the return of a returned product to the person who initially returned it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>to otherwise dispose of the product in such manner as may be specified.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-75-7">(7)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified, or described, in a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about appeals against a decision to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the withdrawal of compulsory recall notices and supplementary notices (including provision about the effect of withdrawal).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-76"><num>76</num><heading>Further provision about regulations under section 74</heading><subsection eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may impose a duty on a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product to notify the Secretary of State if the person has reason to consider that the product does not meet a relevant environmental standard.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may confer a power on the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to require the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for the purpose of enabling the Secretary of State to consider whether, or how, to exercise a power to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for that purpose.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the designation of a person to exercise functions in connection with the enforcement of the requirements (“<term refersTo="#term-the-enforcement-authority" eId="term-the-enforcement-authority">the enforcement authority</term>”);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of the enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for purposes connected with the enforcement of the requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for those purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of financial penalties by the enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the amount of financial penalties to be determined by the enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount of a financial penalty may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a financial penalty.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may confer powers on the enforcement authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to enter the premises of a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to take documents or records from those premises (or make copies of such documents or records);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to take samples of relevant products found on those premises,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the authority has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the manufacturer or distributor has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under the regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about warrants in connection with any power conferred by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-76-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-77"><num>77</num><heading>Interpretation of sections 74 to 76</heading><intro><p>In sections 74 to 76—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-compulsory-recall-notice" eId="term-compulsory-recall-notice">compulsory recall notice</term>” has the meaning given by section 75<ref href="#section-75-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-distributor" eId="term-distributor">distributor</term>” has the meaning given by regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref>, but may only include a person acting in the course of business;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-manufacturer" eId="term-manufacturer">manufacturer</term>” has the meaning given by regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> which may define that term by reference (in particular) to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person’s involvement in the manufacture of a relevant product, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person’s relationship with a person involved in the manufacture of a relevant product;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-standard" eId="term-relevant-environmental-standard">relevant environmental standard</term>” has the meaning given by section 74<ref href="#section-74-4">(4)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-product" eId="term-relevant-product">relevant product</term>” has the meaning given by section 74<ref href="#section-74-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-supplementary-notice" eId="term-supplementary-notice">supplementary notice</term>” has the meaning given by section 75<ref href="#section-75-6">(6)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74"><num>74</num><heading>Environmental recall of motor vehicles etc</heading><subsection eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for, about or connected with the recall of relevant products that do not meet relevant environmental standards.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “relevant product” is a product specified or described in the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Only the following types of product may be specified or described in the regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a part of a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an engine that is, or forms part of, machinery that is transportable (including by way of self-propulsion);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a part of such an engine, or any other part of such machinery that is connected with the operation of the engine.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-standard" eId="term-relevant-environmental-standard">relevant environmental standard</term>” means a standard that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by virtue of any enactment, a relevant product must meet,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the environmental impact of that product, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is specified in the regulations,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the regulations may provide that a reference in the regulations to a standard is to be construed as a reference to that standard as it has effect from time to time.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-74-4-a">(4)(a)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-74-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-impact" eId="term-environmental-impact">environmental impact</term>”, in relation to a relevant product, includes any impact on the environment caused by noise, heat or vibrations or any other kind of release of energy or emissions resulting from the use of the product.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Sections 75 to 77 make further provision about regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for, about or connected with the recall of relevant products that do not meet relevant environmental standards.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “relevant product” is a product specified or described in the regulations.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Only the following types of product may be specified or described in the regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a part of a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an engine that is, or forms part of, machinery that is transportable (including by way of self-propulsion);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a part of such an engine, or any other part of such machinery that is connected with the operation of the engine.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a part of a mechanically propelled vehicle;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an engine that is, or forms part of, machinery that is transportable (including by way of self-propulsion);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a part of such an engine, or any other part of such machinery that is connected with the operation of the engine.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-standard" eId="term-relevant-environmental-standard">relevant environmental standard</term>” means a standard that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by virtue of any enactment, a relevant product must meet,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the environmental impact of that product, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is specified in the regulations,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the regulations may provide that a reference in the regulations to a standard is to be construed as a reference to that standard as it has effect from time to time.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by virtue of any enactment, a relevant product must meet,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the environmental impact of that product, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is specified in the regulations,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-74-4-a">(4)(a)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” has the same meaning as in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-74-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-impact" eId="term-environmental-impact">environmental impact</term>”, in relation to a relevant product, includes any impact on the environment caused by noise, heat or vibrations or any other kind of release of energy or emissions resulting from the use of the product.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Sections 75 to 77 make further provision about regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75"><num>75</num><heading>Compulsory recall notices</heading><subsection eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may make provision for, about or connected with a power of the Secretary of State to give a compulsory recall notice to a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “compulsory recall notice” is a notice that requires the recipient of the notice to organise the return of a relevant product to the recipient, or to any other person specified in the notice, from persons who have been supplied (whether or not directly by the recipient) with the product.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Provision for the Secretary of State to give a compulsory recall notice in relation to a relevant product must not permit the giving of such a notice unless the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds for believing the product does not meet a relevant environmental standard.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide that, where a relevant product forms part of another product, a compulsory recall notice may require its recipient to organise the return of that other product (whether or not it is a relevant product).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide that a compulsory recall notice may impose supplementary requirements on its recipient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer a power on the Secretary of State to give a recipient of a compulsory recall notice a further notice (a “supplementary notice”) that imposes supplementary requirements on its recipient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The following are examples of supplementary requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to secure that at least a specified proportion of products subject to a compulsory recall notice that are manufactured or distributed by the recipient are returned in accordance with the notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to publicise a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to provide information to the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a prohibition on supplying, or offering or agreeing to supply, a product subject to a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to pay such compensation to a person who returns a product subject to a compulsory recall notice as may be specified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>to make other specified arrangements for the purpose of mitigating the effect of returning a product on the person who returns it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>to destroy, or arrange for the destruction of, a returned product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>to take steps to modify, or arrange for the modification of, a returned product for the purpose of ensuring that the product complies with relevant environmental standards;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to organise the return of a returned product to the person who initially returned it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>to otherwise dispose of the product in such manner as may be specified.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-75-7">(7)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified, or described, in a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about appeals against a decision to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the withdrawal of compulsory recall notices and supplementary notices (including provision about the effect of withdrawal).</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may make provision for, about or connected with a power of the Secretary of State to give a compulsory recall notice to a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “compulsory recall notice” is a notice that requires the recipient of the notice to organise the return of a relevant product to the recipient, or to any other person specified in the notice, from persons who have been supplied (whether or not directly by the recipient) with the product.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Provision for the Secretary of State to give a compulsory recall notice in relation to a relevant product must not permit the giving of such a notice unless the Secretary of State has reasonable grounds for believing the product does not meet a relevant environmental standard.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide that, where a relevant product forms part of another product, a compulsory recall notice may require its recipient to organise the return of that other product (whether or not it is a relevant product).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide that a compulsory recall notice may impose supplementary requirements on its recipient.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer a power on the Secretary of State to give a recipient of a compulsory recall notice a further notice (a “supplementary notice”) that imposes supplementary requirements on its recipient.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The following are examples of supplementary requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to secure that at least a specified proportion of products subject to a compulsory recall notice that are manufactured or distributed by the recipient are returned in accordance with the notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to publicise a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to provide information to the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a prohibition on supplying, or offering or agreeing to supply, a product subject to a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to pay such compensation to a person who returns a product subject to a compulsory recall notice as may be specified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>to make other specified arrangements for the purpose of mitigating the effect of returning a product on the person who returns it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>to destroy, or arrange for the destruction of, a returned product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>to take steps to modify, or arrange for the modification of, a returned product for the purpose of ensuring that the product complies with relevant environmental standards;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to organise the return of a returned product to the person who initially returned it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>to otherwise dispose of the product in such manner as may be specified.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to secure that at least a specified proportion of products subject to a compulsory recall notice that are manufactured or distributed by the recipient are returned in accordance with the notice;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to publicise a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to provide information to the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a prohibition on supplying, or offering or agreeing to supply, a product subject to a compulsory recall notice;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to pay such compensation to a person who returns a product subject to a compulsory recall notice as may be specified;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>to make other specified arrangements for the purpose of mitigating the effect of returning a product on the person who returns it;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>to destroy, or arrange for the destruction of, a returned product;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>to take steps to modify, or arrange for the modification of, a returned product for the purpose of ensuring that the product complies with relevant environmental standards;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to organise the return of a returned product to the person who initially returned it;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>to otherwise dispose of the product in such manner as may be specified.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-75-7">(7)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified, or described, in a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The regulations may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about appeals against a decision to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the withdrawal of compulsory recall notices and supplementary notices (including provision about the effect of withdrawal).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision about appeals against a decision to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about the withdrawal of compulsory recall notices and supplementary notices (including provision about the effect of withdrawal).</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76"><num>76</num><heading>Further provision about regulations under section 74</heading><subsection eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may impose a duty on a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product to notify the Secretary of State if the person has reason to consider that the product does not meet a relevant environmental standard.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may confer a power on the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to require the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for the purpose of enabling the Secretary of State to consider whether, or how, to exercise a power to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for that purpose.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the designation of a person to exercise functions in connection with the enforcement of the requirements (“<term refersTo="#term-the-enforcement-authority" eId="term-the-enforcement-authority">the enforcement authority</term>”);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of the enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for purposes connected with the enforcement of the requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for those purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of financial penalties by the enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the amount of financial penalties to be determined by the enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount of a financial penalty may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a financial penalty.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may confer powers on the enforcement authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to enter the premises of a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to take documents or records from those premises (or make copies of such documents or records);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to take samples of relevant products found on those premises,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the authority has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the manufacturer or distributor has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under the regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about warrants in connection with any power conferred by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-76-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may impose a duty on a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product to notify the Secretary of State if the person has reason to consider that the product does not meet a relevant environmental standard.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may confer a power on the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to require the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for the purpose of enabling the Secretary of State to consider whether, or how, to exercise a power to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for that purpose.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to require the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for the purpose of enabling the Secretary of State to consider whether, or how, to exercise a power to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for that purpose.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations including provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the designation of a person to exercise functions in connection with the enforcement of the requirements (“<term refersTo="#term-the-enforcement-authority" eId="term-the-enforcement-authority">the enforcement authority</term>”);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of the enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for purposes connected with the enforcement of the requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for those purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of financial penalties by the enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the amount of financial penalties to be determined by the enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount of a financial penalty may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a financial penalty.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the designation of a person to exercise functions in connection with the enforcement of the requirements (“<term refersTo="#term-the-enforcement-authority" eId="term-the-enforcement-authority">the enforcement authority</term>”);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of the enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for purposes connected with the enforcement of the requirements;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for those purposes;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of financial penalties by the enforcement authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the amount of financial penalties to be determined by the enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for such a determination to be made by reference to factors specified in the regulations which may include, for example, the turnover of a business or the costs of complying with the requirement being enforced (and the regulations may provide that the amount of a financial penalty may exceed the amount of those costs);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>about appeals against the imposition of a financial penalty.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may confer powers on the enforcement authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to enter the premises of a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to take documents or records from those premises (or make copies of such documents or records);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to take samples of relevant products found on those premises,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the authority has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the manufacturer or distributor has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by or under the regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to enter the premises of a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to take documents or records from those premises (or make copies of such documents or records);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to take samples of relevant products found on those premises,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about warrants in connection with any power conferred by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-76-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-77"><num>77</num><heading>Interpretation of sections 74 to 76</heading><intro><p>In sections 74 to 76—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-compulsory-recall-notice" eId="term-compulsory-recall-notice">compulsory recall notice</term>” has the meaning given by section 75<ref href="#section-75-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-distributor" eId="term-distributor">distributor</term>” has the meaning given by regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref>, but may only include a person acting in the course of business;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-manufacturer" eId="term-manufacturer">manufacturer</term>” has the meaning given by regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> which may define that term by reference (in particular) to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person’s involvement in the manufacture of a relevant product, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person’s relationship with a person involved in the manufacture of a relevant product;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-standard" eId="term-relevant-environmental-standard">relevant environmental standard</term>” has the meaning given by section 74<ref href="#section-74-4">(4)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-product" eId="term-relevant-product">relevant product</term>” has the meaning given by section 74<ref href="#section-74-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-supplementary-notice" eId="term-supplementary-notice">supplementary notice</term>” has the meaning given by section 75<ref href="#section-75-6">(6)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-compulsory-recall-notice" eId="term-compulsory-recall-notice">compulsory recall notice</term>” has the meaning given by section 75<ref href="#section-75-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-site-of-special-scientific-interest" eId="term-site-of-special-scientific-interest">site of special scientific interest</term>” means an area notified under section 28(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.</p></content></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-deposit-administrator" eId="term-scottish-deposit-administrator">Scottish deposit administrator</term>” means a person exercising the functions of a scheme administrator in relation to a Scottish deposit and return scheme;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor progress in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Department must prepare a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-2">2</ref> of Schedule 2 (a “Schedule 2 report”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Schedule 2 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the Schedule 2 report for that period is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this paragraph contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a Schedule 2 report.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by relevant public authorities to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those paragraphs, a reference to a relevant public authority failing to comply with relevant environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of relevant environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph if it receives a complaint made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this paragraph is an investigation into whether the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the relevant public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the relevant public authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has made a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the relevant public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant department of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant department with the report prepared under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-department" eId="term-the-relevant-department">the relevant department</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law, means the Northern Ireland department that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a relevant public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make an application for judicial review in relation to conduct of a relevant public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> (rather than proceeding under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-3">(3)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-6">(6)</ref> applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the relevant public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with relevant environmental law).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part of this Schedule requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-application-for-judicial-review">application for judicial review</term>” is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-10">12(10)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-body" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-body">devolved environmental governance body</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-function" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-function">devolved environmental governance function</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10">10</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-review" eId="term-environmental-review">environmental review</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 38);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-implementation-body" eId="term-implementation-body">implementation body</term>” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref> of Schedule 2;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-9">9</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-5">5(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep" eId="term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parliamentary-function" eId="term-parliamentary-function">parliamentary function</term>” means a function in connection with proceedings in Parliament or the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-department" eId="term-relevant-department">relevant department</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-11">7(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">relevant environmental law</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-2">5(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-ombudsman" eId="term-relevant-ombudsman">relevant ombudsman</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 23);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-application" eId="term-review-application">review application</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-2">12(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00058" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part of this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-resource-efficiency-requirements" eId="term-resource-efficiency-requirements">Resource efficiency requirements</term>”, in relation to a product, means requirements which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Resource efficiency requirements may be specified by reference to standards prepared by a specified person.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult such persons as the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>where sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-4">(4)</ref> applies, publish for the purposes of the consultation—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the authority’s assessment of the matters it must be satisfied of, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a draft of the regulations.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out, and assessments and draft regulations published, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule in relation to a new product, the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the product has a significant impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proposed regulations would be likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the benefit of that would be significant as against the likely environmental, social, economic or other costs of the proposed regulations, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reduction in the product’s impact on the natural environment could not be achieved as effectively without making the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify additional resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify additional persons who must meet resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the relevant national authority must be satisfied of the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d">(d)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-new-product" eId="term-new-product">new product</term>” means a product in relation to which there are no existing regulations made by the relevant national authority under this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consider whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 57 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (power to give directions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) omit the words from “with a view” to the end.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31771"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The appropriate Minister may, by notice in writing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e31777"><num>(a)</num><content><p>direct a registered waste carrier to collect waste which is being kept on specified land and deliver it to a specified person on specified terms;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e31783"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>direct any person who—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d25e31789"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is keeping waste on any land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>owns or occupies land on which waste is being kept,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to facilitate collection of the waste by a specified registered waste carrier to whom a direction in respect of the waste is given under paragraph <ref href="#d25e31777">(a)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “of treating or disposing of” substitute <quotedText>“in relation to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31822"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e31783">(2A)(b)</ref> may require the person to whom it is given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified registered waste carrier the reasonable costs of collecting and delivering the waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified person to whom the waste is delivered (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) the reasonable costs incurred by P in relation to the waste (including any costs P is required by a direction under this section to pay to another person).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7) for the words from “, where” to the end substitute <quotedText>“pay any costs mentioned in subsection (4).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>The appropriate Minister may pay any costs mentioned in subsection (4A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), before the definition of “specified” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-minister">appropriate Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to waste being kept on land in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to waste being kept on land in Wales;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-waste-carrier">registered waste carrier</term>” means a person registered under the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 as a carrier of controlled waste;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard also include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether any conservation purpose which the obligation in question had when the original agreement was entered into could be served equally well by an obligation relating to different land in respect of which the applicant holds a qualifying estate; and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, if an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> were made, such an alternative obligation could be created by means of a conservation covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The power of the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Schedule is subject to the consent requirement in Article 4A of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Accordingly, in Article 4A(1) of the REACH Regulation, the reference to the REACH Regulation is to be read as including a reference to this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-1">1</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-protected-provision-of-the-reach-regulation" eId="term-protected-provision-of-the-reach-regulation">protected provision of the REACH Regulation</term>” means any of the provisions of the REACH Regulation set out in the following Table—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:100%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Fundamental principles</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 1 (aim and scope of the REACH Regulation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 5 (the principle of “no data, no market”)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 25(1) (animal testing as a last resort)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 35 (access to information for workers)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 45 (evaluation of substances on the rolling action plan)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 48 (follow-up to substance evaluation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 55 (the aim of Title VII, which is about authorisation of substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 67(1) (effect of restrictions contained in Annex XVII)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 92 or 93 (appeals)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 111, first subparagraph (formats and software for submission of information to the Agency)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 123 (communication to the public of information on risks of substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Role of the devolved administrations</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 4A (the consent requirement)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 129(1) (the safeguard clause: basic principles)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Transparency</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 54 (publication of information on evaluation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 64(6) (publication of Agency authorisation opinions)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 72(2) (publication of Agency restriction opinions)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 77(A4) (Agency to act in a way that ensures a high degree of transparency) and (2)(e) (database(s) of registered substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 109 (general rules on transparency for the Agency)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Collaboration between the Agency and other bodies</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 95 (conflicts of opinion with other bodies)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 108 (contacts with stakeholder organisations)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 110 (relations with relevant public bodies)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Annexes</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-bottom-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-bottom-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Annexes</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></paragraph>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-5"><num>PART 5</num><heading>Water</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-plans-and-proposals"><heading>Plans and proposals</heading><section eId="section-78"><num>78</num><heading>Water resources management plans, drought plans and joint proposals</heading><subsection eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (general duties of water undertakers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 37A (water resources management plans)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (3)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Section 39F contains provision about”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “is set out in section 37B below”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (6) omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (8);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>omit subsection (10).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit sections 37B and 37C (water resources management plans: publication and provision of information).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 37D (water resources management plans: supplementary)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “, 37AA or 37B” substitute <quotedText>“or 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) for “to 37C” substitute <quotedText>“and 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (b) (and the “and” before it).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 39B (drought plans)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (4)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (5) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> makes provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing a drought plan (or revised plan).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in paragraph (c) omit from “in accordance” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (7);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>in subsection (9), in the words before paragraph (a), omit from “(including” to “above)”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit section 39C (drought plans: provision of information).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After section 39D insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>39E</num><heading>Joint proposals</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may give a direction to two or more water undertakers to prepare and publish a joint proposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A joint proposal is a proposal that identifies measures that may be taken jointly by the undertakers for the purpose of improving the management and development of water resources.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A joint proposal must not contain measures that (if taken) would result in any water undertaker being unable to meet its obligations under this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section may, in particular, require that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a joint proposal takes a specified form;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a joint proposal addresses a specified matter;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>a joint proposal be prepared—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in relation to a specified area;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>by reference to specified criteria;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>on the basis of a specified assumption.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Directions under this section are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Each water undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The duties of a water undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a direction under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e11279"><num>39F</num><heading>Plans and joint proposals: regulations about procedure</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Minister may by regulations make provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a water resources management plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a drought plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a joint proposal,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>including any revised plans or proposals.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the sharing of information and, in particular, may require a water supply licensee to share such information with a water undertaker as may be reasonably requested.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about consultation to be carried out by water undertakers, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to be consulted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency and timing of any consultation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the publication of statements relating to any consultation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about the preparation and circulation of drafts, including provision for the Minister to require changes to a draft plan or proposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the purposes of ensuring that persons likely to be affected by the plan or proposal have a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Minister.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how representations (and any comments on them by a water undertaker) are to be dealt with, and in respect of a plan mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b), the regulations may provide for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held in connection with the plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 250(2) to (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 (local inquiries: evidence and costs) to apply to such an inquiry or hearing (with or without modifications).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about commercially confidential information and its publication.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>39G</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>: directions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations made under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> may confer on the Minister power to make provision by directions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Those directions are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>They may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>general directions applying to all water undertakers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>directions applying only to one or more water undertakers specified in the directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Each water undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The duties of a water undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” has the same meaning as in section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>39H</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 39F are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under section 39F is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (4) applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection (2)(a) or (b) (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 213(2) to (2B) applies to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> as it applies to regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-79"><num>79</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans</heading><content><p><mod>In the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 94 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e11566"><num>94A</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: preparation and review</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Each sewerage undertaker must prepare, publish and maintain a drainage and sewerage management plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e11576"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A drainage and sewerage management plan is a plan for how the sewerage undertaker will manage and develop its drainage system and sewerage system so as to be able, and continue to be able, to meet its obligations under this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A drainage and sewerage management plan must address in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the capacity of the undertaker’s drainage system and sewerage system,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an assessment of the current and future demands on the undertaker’s drainage system and sewerage system,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resilience of the undertaker’s drainage system and sewerage system,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the measures the undertaker intends to take or continue for the purpose in subsection <ref href="#d25e11576">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the likely sequence and timing for implementing those measures,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>relevant environmental risks and how those risks are to be mitigated, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any other matters specified by the Minister in directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> contains provision about the preparation and publication of a drainage and sewerage management plan (including a revised plan).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Before each anniversary of the date when its plan (or revised plan) was last published, the sewerage undertaker must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review its plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a statement of the conclusions of its review to the Minister.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The sewerage undertaker must prepare and publish a revised plan in each of the following cases—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>following conclusion of its annual review, if the review indicated a material change of circumstances;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if directed to do so by the Minister;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e11678"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in any event, not later than the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the date when the plan (or the revised plan) was last published.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Minister may give directions specifying—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the form which a drainage and sewerage management plan must take;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning period to which a drainage and sewerage management plan must relate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section references—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to a drainage system of a sewerage undertaker, are to any drainage system (within the meaning of section 114A) maintained or operated by the sewerage undertaker which is not part of its sewerage system;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the sewerage system of a sewerage undertaker, have the same meaning as in Chapter 1A of Part 2 (see section 17BA(7)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>94B</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: power to amend period</heading><subsection eId="d25e11754"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may by order made by statutory instrument amend the period for the time being specified in section <ref href="#d25e11566">94A</ref><ref href="#d25e11678">(6)(c)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e11798"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of an order made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e11804"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of an order made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e11837">(5)</ref> applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an order made by the Secretary of State under subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an order made by the Welsh Ministers under subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e11837"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e11798">(3)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e11804">(b)</ref> (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="d25e11866"><num>94C</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: regulations about procedure</heading><subsection eId="d25e11870"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may by regulations make provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing a drainage and sewerage management plan (including a revised plan).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the sharing of information and, in particular, may require a sewerage licensee to share such information with a sewerage undertaker as may be reasonably requested.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about consultation to be carried out by sewerage undertakers, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to be consulted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency and timing of any consultation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the publication of statements relating to any consultation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about the preparation and circulation of draft plans, including provision for the Minister to require changes to a draft plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the purposes of ensuring that persons likely to be affected by the plan have a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Minister.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how representations (and any comments on them by the sewerage undertaker) are to be dealt with, including provision for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held in connection with the plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 250(2) to (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 (local inquiries: evidence and costs) to apply to such an inquiry or hearing (with or without modifications).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about commercially confidential information and its publication.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer on the Minister power to make provision by directions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>94D</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e11997"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e12003"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e12036">(4)</ref> applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12036"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e11997">(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e12003">(b)</ref> (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 213(2) to (2B) applies to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> as it applies to regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>94E</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: directions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-directions">directions</term>” means directions given under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section <ref href="#d25e11566">94A</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Directions are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Directions may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>general directions applying to all sewerage undertakers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>directions applying only to one or more sewerage undertakers specified in the directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Each sewerage undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in the case of directions given by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in the case of directions given by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-storm-overflows"><heading>Storm overflows</heading><section eId="section-80"><num>80</num><heading>Storm overflows</heading><subsection eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (sewerage services), after Chapter 3 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><chapter><num>CHAPTER 4</num><heading>Storm overflows</heading><section><num>141A</num><heading>Storm overflow discharge reduction plan</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a plan for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing discharges from the storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the adverse impacts of those discharges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(a) to reducing discharges of sewage includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the frequency and duration of the discharges, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the volume of the discharges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(b) to reducing adverse impacts includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on the environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on public health.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The plan may in particular include proposals for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the need for anything to be discharged by the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>treating sewage that is discharged by the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>monitoring the quality of watercourses, bodies of water or water in underground strata into which the storm overflows discharge;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>obtaining information about the operation of the storm overflows.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>When preparing the plan the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Natural England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England, or persons representing them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the plan before 1 September 2022.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may at any time revise the plan, having consulted the persons referred to in subsection (5), and must publish any revised version.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The plan, and any revised version of it, must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>141B</num><heading>Progress reports on storm overflow discharge reduction plan</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish reports (“<term refersTo="#term-progress-reports">progress reports</term>”) relating to the plan under section 141A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A progress report is to contain the Secretary of State’s assessment of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the progress made, during the period to which the report relates, in implementing the proposals in the plan (or any revised version of it), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the effect of that progress on the matters referred to in section 141A(1)(a) and (b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first progress report must relate to the period of three years beginning with the day on which the plan under section 141A is first published.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsequent progress reports must relate to successive periods of five years after the period referred to in subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A progress report must be published within 12 weeks following the last day of the period to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A progress report must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>141C</num><heading>Annual reports on discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must publish annual reports in relation to the undertaker’s storm overflows (“storm overflow reports”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must specify, for each of the sewerage undertaker’s storm overflows—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the watercourse, body of water or underground strata into which the storm overflow discharges;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the frequency and duration of discharges from the storm overflow in the period to which the report relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>where the information is available, the volume of each discharge in that period;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information on any investigations that have taken place or improvement works that have been undertaken in relation to the storm overflow during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Storm overflow reports are to relate to successive calendar years, starting with 2021.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A storm overflow report must be published by a sewerage undertaker before 1 April in the year after the calendar year to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be in a form which allows the public readily to understand the information contained in the report, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be published in a way which makes the report readily accessible to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>141D</num><heading>Environment Agency reports</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environment Agency must publish annual reports in relation to the operation of storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A report under this section must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the watercourse, body of water or underground strata into which the storm overflows discharge;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the frequency and duration of discharges from the storm overflows in the period to which the report relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>where the information is available, the volume of each discharge in that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Reports under this section are to relate to successive calendar years, starting with 2021.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must be published by the Environment Agency —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before 1 April in the year after the calendar year to which it relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in such manner as the Environment Agency thinks fit.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>141E</num><heading>Interpretation of Chapter 4</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter, references to a storm overflow of a sewerage undertaker are to any structure or apparatus—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which is comprised in the sewerage system of the sewerage undertaker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which, when the capacity of other parts of the system downstream or of storage tanks at sewage disposal works is exceeded, relieves them by discharging their excess contents into inland waters, underground strata or the sea.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>References in this Chapter to discharges from a storm overflow do not include discharges occurring as a result of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>electrical power failure at sewage disposal works,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>mechanical breakdown at sewage disposal works,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>rising main failure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>blockage of any part of the sewerage system downstream of the storm overflow.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 17BA(7) (meaning of sewerage system of a sewerage undertaker) applies for the purposes of subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></section></chapter></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-81"><num>81</num><heading>Reporting on discharges from storm overflows</heading><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (as inserted by section 80 above), after section 141D insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DA</num><heading>Reporting on discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection eId="d25e12630"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where there is a discharge from a storm overflow of a sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England, the undertaker must publish the following information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e12636"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there has been a discharge from the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e12648"><num>(c)</num><content><p>when the discharge began;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e12654"><num>(d)</num><content><p>when the discharge ended.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12660"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12636">(1)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e12648">(c)</ref> must be published within an hour of the discharge beginning; and that referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12654">(1)(d)</ref> within an hour of it ending.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be in a form which allows the public readily to understand it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be published in a way which makes it readily accessible to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for exceptions from the duty in subsection <ref href="#d25e12630">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e12660">(2)</ref> (for example, by reference to descriptions of storm overflows, frequency of discharge or the level of risk to water quality).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-82"><num>82</num><heading>Monitoring quality of water potentially affected by discharges</heading><subsection eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 141DA insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DB</num><heading>Monitoring quality of water potentially affected by discharges from storm overflows and sewage disposal works</heading><subsection eId="d25e12758"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must continuously monitor the quality of water upstream and downstream of an asset within subsection <ref href="#d25e12770">(2)</ref> for the purpose of obtaining the information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12793">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12770"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The assets referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a storm overflow of the sewerage undertaker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sewage disposal works comprised in the sewerage system of the sewerage undertaker,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the storm overflow or works discharge into a watercourse.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12793"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> is information as to the quality of the water by reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>levels of dissolved oxygen,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>temperature and pH values,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>turbidity,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>levels of ammonia, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>anything else specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision as how the duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> is to be carried out (for example, provision as to the type of monitor to be used and where monitors must be placed);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision for exceptions from the duty in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> (for example, by reference to descriptions of asset, frequency of discharge from an asset or the level of risk to water quality);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision for the publication by sewerage undertakers of information obtained pursuant to subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 213 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (power to make regulations) in subsection (1), for “or 105A” substitute <quotedText>“105A, 141DA or 141DB”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-83"><num>83</num><heading>Reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows</heading><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 141DB insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DC</num><heading>Reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must secure a progressive reduction in the adverse impacts of discharges from the undertaker’s storm overflows.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1) to reducing adverse impacts includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on the environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on public health.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-84"><num>84</num><heading>Report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a report on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the actions that would be needed to eliminate discharges from the storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the costs and benefits of those actions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the report before 1 September 2022.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The report must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-regulation-of-water-and-sewerage-undertakers"><heading>Regulation of water and sewerage undertakers</heading><section eId="section-85"><num>85</num><heading>Authority’s power to require information</heading><content><p><mod>In the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 27 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>27ZA</num><heading>Power to require information for purpose of monitoring</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Authority may, for the purpose of performing its duty under section 27(1) or (2), serve a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13047">(2)</ref> on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13035"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a water undertaker or sewerage undertaker;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13041"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a water supply licensee or sewerage licensee.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13047"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A notice under this subsection is a notice which requires the person on whom it is served—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to produce to the Authority, at a time and place specified in the notice (which must be reasonable), any documents specified or described in the notice which are in that person’s custody or under that person’s control, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to provide to the Authority, at a time and place and in the form and manner specified in the notice (which must be reasonable), information specified or described in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirements imposed by a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13047">(2)</ref> are enforceable by the Authority under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13074"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section requires a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duty imposed by this section).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e13074">(4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-86"><num>86</num><heading>Water and sewerage undertakers in England: modifying appointments</heading><subsection eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (appointment and regulation of undertakers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 12 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Modification of appointment conditions: England</heading><section eId="d25e13120"><num>12A</num><heading>Modification by the Authority</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section and sections <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> apply in relation to a company appointed under this Chapter whose area is wholly or mainly in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority may make modifications of the conditions of the company’s appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13142"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making any modifications under this section, the Authority must give notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>stating that it proposes to make modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>setting out the proposed modifications and their effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>stating the reasons why it proposes to make the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13166"><num>(d)</num><content><p>specifying the time within which representations with respect to the proposed modifications may be made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>That time must not be less than 42 days from the date of publication of the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref> must be given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by publishing the notice in a way the Authority considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>by sending a copy of it to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d25e13199"><num>(i)</num><content><p>each company holding an appointment under this Chapter the conditions of which the Authority proposes to modify,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e13205"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any other company holding an appointment under this Chapter, any water supply licensee and any sewerage licensee, whose interests the Authority considers are likely to be materially affected by the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>any person whose functions are or include representing those within sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e13199">(i)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13205">(ii)</ref> in respect of interests of theirs that the Authority considers are likely to be materially affected by the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>the Consumer Council for Water.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13235"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Authority must consider any representations which are duly made.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>If, within the time specified under subsection <ref href="#d25e13166">(3)(d)</ref>, the Secretary of State directs the Authority not to make a modification, the Authority must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#d25e13268">(9)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13310">(11)</ref> apply where, having complied with subsections <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13235">(6)</ref>, the Authority decides to proceed with making modifications.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13268"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>publish the decision and the modifications in a way the Authority considers appropriate for bringing them to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13280"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state the effect of the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>state how it has taken account of any representations duly made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>state the reason for any differences between the modifications and those set out in the notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13301"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Each modification has effect from the date specified by the Authority in relation to that modification (subject to the giving of a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref> of Schedule 2ZA).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13310"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The date specified may not be less than 56 days from publication of the decision to make the modification (except as provided in section <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref>).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13322"><num>12B</num><heading>Modification of conditions of appointment: early effective date</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The date specified by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13301">(10)</ref> in relation to a modification under that section may be less than 56 days from the publication of the decision to make the modification if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority considers it necessary or expedient for the modification to have effect before the 56 days expire, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the consultation condition is satisfied.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The consultation condition is that the notice under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> relating to the modification—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>stated the date from which the Authority proposed that the modification should have effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>stated the Authority’s reasons for proposing that the modification should have effect from a date less than 56 days from the decision to modify, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>explained why, in the Authority’s view, that would not have a material adverse effect on any person holding an appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13382"><num>12C</num><heading>Modifications of conditions under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> the Authority modifies the conditions of any appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13395"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such incidental or consequential modifications of the conditions of any appointments as it considers necessary or expedient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13401"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The modification of a condition of an appointment has effect subject to the giving of a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref> of Schedule 2ZA in relation to the decision to which the modification relates.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13413"><num>12D</num><heading>Appeal to the CMA</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>An appeal lies to the CMA against a decision by the Authority to proceed with the modification under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> of a condition of an appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13426"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An appeal may be brought under this section only by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13432"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a company holding an appointment under this Chapter the conditions of which the Authority has decided to modify,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13438"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other company holding an appointment under this Chapter, any water supply licensee or any sewerage licensee, whose interests are materially affected by the decision,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13444"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person whose functions are or include representing those within paragraph <ref href="#d25e13432">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13438">(b)</ref> in respect of interests of theirs which are materially affected by the decision, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13456"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Consumer Council for Water.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13462"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The permission of the CMA is required for the bringing of an appeal under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA may refuse permission only on one of the following grounds—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an appeal brought by a company, water supply licensee or sewerage licensee within subsection <ref href="#d25e13438">(2)(b)</ref>, that the interests of the company or licensee are not materially affected by the decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an appeal brought by a person within subsection <ref href="#d25e13444">(2)(c)</ref>, that the interests of the person represented are not materially affected by the decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to any appeal, that the appeal is brought for reasons that are trivial or vexatious, or has no reasonable prospect of success.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>12E</num><heading>Procedure on appeal to CMA</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2ZA makes provision about the procedure for appeals under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Except where specified otherwise in that Schedule, the functions of the CMA with respect to an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> are to be carried out by a group constituted for that purpose by the chair of the CMA under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>12F</num><heading>Determination by CMA of appeal</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to an appeal brought under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13539"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In determining an appeal, the CMA must have regard, to the same extent as is required of the Authority, to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority’s duties under section 2, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority’s strategic priorities and objectives as set out in a statement under section 2A.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In determining the appeal the CMA—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may have regard to any matter to which the Authority was not able to have regard in relation to the decision which is the subject of the appeal, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must not, in the exercise of that power, have regard to any matter to which the Authority would not have been entitled to have regard in reaching its decision had it had the opportunity of doing so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA may allow the appeal only to the extent that it is satisfied that the decision appealed against was wrong on one or more of the following grounds—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the Authority failed properly to have regard to any matter mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e13539">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the Authority failed to give appropriate weight to any matter mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e13539">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the decision was based, wholly or partly, on an error of fact,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that the modifications fail to achieve, in whole or in part, the effect stated by the Authority by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13280">(9)(b)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the Authority did not follow the procedure required by sections <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13382">12C</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>that the decision was otherwise wrong in law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>To the extent that the CMA does not allow the appeal, it must confirm the decision appealed against.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13643"><num>12G</num><heading>CMA’s powers on allowing an appeal</heading><subsection eId="d25e13647"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the CMA allows an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> to any extent, it must do one or both of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the decision (to the extent that the appeal is allowed);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remit the matter back to the Authority for reconsideration and determination in accordance with any directions given by the CMA.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e13647">(1)</ref> must not require the Authority to do anything that it would not have power to do (apart from the direction).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Authority must comply with a direction given to it under that subsection.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13686"><num>12H</num><heading>Time limits for CMA to determine an appeal</heading><subsection eId="d25e13690"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The CMA must determine an appeal within the period of 4 months beginning with the permission date, unless subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13699"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the CMA has received representations on the timing of the determination from a party to the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is satisfied that there are special reasons why the determination cannot be made within the period specified in subsection <ref href="#d25e13690">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies, the CMA must determine an appeal within the period specified by it, not being longer than the period of 5 months beginning with the permission date.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies, the CMA must also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the parties to the appeal of the time limit for determining the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish that time limit in a way it considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of any other persons likely to be affected by the determination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>References in this section to the permission date are to the date on which the CMA gave permission to bring the appeal in accordance with section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref><ref href="#d25e13462">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section and in section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> any reference to a party to an appeal is to be read in accordance with Schedule 2ZA.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13773"><num>12I</num><heading>Determination of appeal by CMA: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A determination by the CMA on an appeal—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13783"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be contained in an order made by the CMA;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must set out the reasons for the determination;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>takes effect at the time specified in the order or determined in accordance with provision made in the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>must be notified by the CMA to the parties to the appeal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>must be published by the CMA—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as soon as reasonably practicable after the determination is made;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in a way the CMA considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of any person likely to be affected by it (other than a party to the appeal).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13825"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The CMA may exclude from publication any information it is satisfied is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>commercial information, the disclosure of which would, or in the CMA’s opinion might, significantly harm the legitimate business interests of an undertaking to which it relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information relating to the private affairs of an individual, the disclosure of which would, or in the CMA’s opinion might, significantly harm the individual’s interests.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Authority must take such steps as it considers requisite for it to comply with an order of the CMA under subsection <ref href="#d25e13783">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The steps must be taken—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if a time is specified in (or is to be determined in accordance with) the order, within that time;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, within a reasonable time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e13382">12C</ref> applies where a condition of a licence is modified in accordance with section <ref href="#d25e13643">12G</ref> as it applies where a condition of a licence is modified under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For the italic heading before section 13 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><heading ukl:Context="Pblock">Modification of appointment conditions: Wales</heading></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 13 (modification by agreement), before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>This section and sections 14 to 16B apply in relation to a company appointed under this Chapter whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>Before section 17 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><heading ukl:Context="Pblock">Modification of appointment conditions: England and Wales</heading></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>After Schedule 2 insert the Schedule set out in Schedule 13.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 35(3) of Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (CMA Panels), in the definition of “specialist utility functions”, after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> of that Act;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-87"><num>87</num><heading>Electronic service of documents</heading><content><p><mod>In section 216 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (service of documents) after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>Any document required or authorised by virtue of this Act to be served on any person may be served by electronic means.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13964"><num>(4B)</num><intro><p>But a document may be served by electronic means on a person who is a consumer only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person has consented in writing to the receipt of documents by electronic means (and has not withdrawn that consent), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the document is sent to the number or address most recently specified by the person for that purpose.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4C)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e13964">(4B)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-consumer">consumer</term>” means a person who is liable to pay charges in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the supply of water to any premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the provision of sewerage services to any premises,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>but does not include a water undertaker, a water supply licensee, a sewerage undertaker, a sewerage licensee, or the Authority.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-abstraction"><heading>Abstraction</heading><section eId="section-88"><num>88</num><heading>Water abstraction: no compensation for certain licence modifications</heading><subsection eId="section-88-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In the Water Resources Act 1991, after section 61 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>61ZA</num><heading>No compensation where modification to protect environment: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant licence is revoked or varied on or after 1 January 2028 in pursuance of a direction under section 54 or 56, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the ground for revoking or varying the licence is that the Secretary of State is satisfied the revocation or variation is necessary—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>having regard to a relevant environmental objective, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to otherwise protect the water environment from damage.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “relevant licence” is a licence to abstract water that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to abstract water in England only, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is to remain in force until revoked.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where this section applies, no compensation is payable under section 61 in respect of the revocation or variation of the licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section the “<term refersTo="#term-water-environment">water environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any inland waters (including, in relation to a lake, pond, river or watercourse that is for the time being dry, its bottom, channel or bed),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any water contained in underground strata,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any underground strata themselves,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>or any flora or fauna dependent on any of them.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-objective">relevant environmental objective</term>” means an environmental objective within the meaning of whichever of the following is applicable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00030" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00031" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00032" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/3245">S.I. 2003/3245</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>61ZB</num><heading>No compensation where variation to remove excess headroom: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies if a relevant licence is varied in pursuance of a direction under section 54 on or after 1 January 2028 so as to reduce the quantity of water the holder is authorised to abstract.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “relevant licence” is a licence to abstract water that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to abstract water in England only, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is to remain in force until revoked.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No compensation is payable under section 61 if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in each year during the 12 year period ending with the relevant date, the quantity of water abstracted in pursuance of the licence did not exceed 75% of the quantity of water the holder was authorised to abstract in that year, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the ground for varying the licence is that the Secretary of State is satisfied the variation does not reduce the quantity of water the holder is authorised to abstract to a level below that which the holder reasonably requires.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) the “relevant date” is the date on which the notice of the proposals for varying the licence was served on the holder of the licence.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-88-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 27 of the Water Act 2003 (withdrawal of compensation for certain revocations and variations), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>This section does not apply in respect of a licence revoked or varied on or after 1 January 2028 if the licence is a “relevant licence” within the meaning of section 61ZA of the Water Resources Act 1991.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-88-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit paragraph 30(4) of Schedule 8 to the Water Act 2014.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-water-quality"><heading>Water quality</heading><section eId="section-89"><num>89</num><heading>Water quality: powers of Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00033" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00034" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/3245">S.I. 2003/3245</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00035" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00036" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00037" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00038" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-89-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-89-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-89-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may not contain provision that could be contained in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 90, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland under section 91,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>unless those Ministers or that Department consents.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not contain provision applying to that part of a Scottish cross-border river basin district which is in Scotland, unless the Scottish Ministers consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to England (or part of England), the Environment Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Welsh Ministers but apply to any part of a Welsh cross-border river basin district, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Scottish Ministers but apply to any part of a Scottish cross-border river basin district, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “Scottish cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Scotland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A “Welsh cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-90"><num>90</num><heading>Water quality: powers of Welsh Ministers</heading><subsection eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00039" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-90-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-90-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-90-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to any part of a river basin district which is partly in Wales and partly in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would (disregarding paragraphs 8(1)(c) and 11(1)(a) and (c) of Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006) be within the legislative competence of the Senedd.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-91"><num>91</num><heading>Water quality: powers of Northern Ireland department</heading><subsection eId="section-91-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00040" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00041" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00042" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-91-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-91-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-91-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Department must consult any persons or bodies appearing to the Department to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-92"><num>92</num><heading>Solway Tweed river basin district: power to transfer functions</heading><subsection eId="section-92-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify the Solway Tweed Regulations in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-solway-tweed-regulations" eId="term-solway-tweed-regulations">Solway Tweed Regulations</term>” means the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00043" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers jointly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers concurrently, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to be exercised (to any extent) in another of those ways.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA jointly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA concurrently, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Environment Agency or SEPA,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to be exercised (to any extent) in another of those ways.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision changing the geographical area in relation to which a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations is exercisable (or is exercisable by a specified person).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also provide—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-3">(3)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-4">(4)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Environment Agency, SEPA, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only with the consent of the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-sepa" eId="term-sepa">SEPA</term>” means the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-93"><num>93</num><heading>Water quality: interpretation</heading><intro><p>In sections 89 to 92—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-groundwater" eId="term-groundwater">groundwater</term>” has the same meaning as in the Water Framework Directive;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-river-basin-district" eId="term-river-basin-district">river basin district</term>” means an area identified as such by or under any legislation to which the section in question applies;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-surface-water" eId="term-surface-water">surface water</term>” has the same meaning as in the Water Framework Directive;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-water-framework-directive" eId="term-water-framework-directive">Water Framework Directive</term>” means <ref eId="c00044" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2000/0060">Directive 2000/60/EC</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.</p></content></hcontainer></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-land-drainage"><heading>Land drainage</heading><section eId="section-94"><num>94</num><heading>Valuation of other land in drainage district: England</heading><subsection eId="section-94-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 37 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 (apportionment of internal drainage board’s drainage expenses) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-94-2">(2)</ref> and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “shall” insert <quotedText>“, subject to subsection (5ZA)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5ZA)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in an English internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZB)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (5ZA) includes, in particular, provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about methods to be applied, or factors to be taken into account, in determining the value of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined on the basis of estimates, assumptions or averages;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined by reference to such time or times as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined by reference to the value shown for the time being in a list or register prepared for the purposes of another enactment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for determining the value of land which is only partly within the internal drainage district in question;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the making of adjustments to what would otherwise be determined to be the value of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for land to be taken to have a nil value.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZC)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (5ZA) may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>English drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all English drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZD)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection (5ZC) may, in particular, include provision for an English drainage board—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to elect that the regulations are to apply to them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to make such an election in accordance with the procedure specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZE)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (5ZA) may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different circumstances or different descriptions of English drainage board or of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZF)</num><content><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection (5ZE)(b) may include provision which amends or repeals any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZG)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5ZA) the Secretary of State must consult such persons (if any) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in the view of the Secretary of State, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZH)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5ZA) unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) of that Act (regulations) after “Subject to” insert <quotedText>“section 37(5ZH)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-95"><num>95</num><heading>Valuation of other land in drainage district: Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-95-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 83 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (which amends the Land Drainage Act 1991) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-95-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-95-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “subject to subsection (5ZA)” insert “and subject to subsection (5A),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-95-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in a Welsh internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in each of the inserted subsections (5B) and (5C) for “The regulations” substitute <quotedText>“Regulations under subsection (5A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5D) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5D)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5A) the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons (if any) as they consider appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in their view, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5A) unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-95-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “section 37(5ZH)” insert <quotedText>“and (5E),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-96"><num>96</num><heading>Valuation of agricultural land in drainage district: England and Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-96-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41 (rates charged by reference to annual value of agricultural land and buildings), in subsection (2), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><p>This is subject to section 41A below.</p></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 41 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>41A</num><heading>Alternative method of calculating annual value of agricultural land and buildings</heading><subsection eId="d25e15168"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate national authority may by regulations make provision for the annual value of each chargeable property in an internal drainage district to be determined for the purposes of this Chapter by the drainage board for that district in accordance with the regulations.</p><p>Any determination made under the regulations is subject to sections 43 and 44 below.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of any English internal drainage district, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any Welsh internal drainage district, the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15198"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may, in particular, make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the date by which a drainage board are to determine the annual value of each chargeable property in their internal drainage district;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about methods to be applied, or factors to be taken into account, in determining the annual value of a chargeable property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined on the basis of estimates, assumptions or averages;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to such time or times as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to the value shown for the time being in a list or register prepared for the purposes of another enactment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to the amount payable under a hypothetical transaction involving the property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for determining the annual value of a chargeable property which is only partly within the internal drainage district in question;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for the making of adjustments to what would otherwise be determined to be the annual value of a chargeable property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the determination of the annual value of a chargeable property to be made on behalf of a drainage board by a person, or a person of a description, specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>about the appointment by the drainage board of such a person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15198">(3)</ref>(f) may, in particular, include provision as to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the assumptions to be made about—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the date of the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the nature of the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the characteristics of the parties to the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the characteristics of the property;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>the terms of the transaction;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any matters relating to the chargeable property which are to be taken into account or disregarded;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any matters relating to comparable transactions which are to be taken into account or disregarded.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15324"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may make provision which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies to a drainage board which have determined the annual values of the chargeable properties in their internal drainage district for the purposes of this Chapter under the regulations (regardless of whether any of those determinations has been replaced under section 43 below or altered on appeal under section 46 below), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires the drainage board to make further determinations of those values for those purposes in accordance with the regulations at such times or at the end of such periods as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15324">(5)</ref> may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision in relation to such a further determination which is the same as or similar to that made in relation to an initial determination, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>apply provision in the regulations relating to an initial determination to a further determination, with or without modifications.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15366"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Secretary of State under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>English drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all English drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15393"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Welsh drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Welsh drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all Welsh drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15366">(7)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15393">(8)</ref> may, in particular, include provision for an internal drainage board—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to elect that the regulations are to apply to them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to make such an election in accordance with the procedure specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different circumstances or different descriptions of drainage board or of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e15459"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as the appropriate national authority considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15465"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15459">(10)(b)</ref> may include provision which amends or repeals any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (1) the appropriate national authority must consult such persons (if any) as the authority considers appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in the view of the authority, likely to affect the valuation of any chargeable properties.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(14)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> by the Welsh Ministers unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 42 (determination of annual value)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4) after “under this section” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A(1) above”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5) after “subsections (1) and (2) above” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A above”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 44 (effect of determinations under section 43) in each of subsections (2) and (3) after “Subject to” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above and to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 45 (appeals against determinations of annual value)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3)(b) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a fresh determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 46 (hearing and determination of appeals under section 45) in each of subsections (2)(a), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “section 37A(6) and (7),” insert <quotedText>“section 41A(13) and (14) and”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-97"><num>97</num><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection eId="section-97-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><section><num>37A</num><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>An officer of the Valuation Office of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs may disclose Revenue and Customs information to a qualifying person for a qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Information disclosed to a qualifying person under this section may be retained and used for any qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15626"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a “qualifying person”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an internal drainage board;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a person authorised to exercise any function of a body within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) relating to drainage rates or special levies;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person providing services to a body within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) relating to drainage rates or special levies;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>any other person specified in regulations made by the appropriate national authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15680"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a “qualifying purpose”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enabling the qualifying person to whom the disclosure is made, or any other qualifying person, to carry out any functions conferred by or under Chapter 1 or 2 of this Part or section 75 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>enabling the qualifying person to whom the disclosure is made, or any other qualifying person, to determine for the purposes of Part 1 how functions mentioned in paragraph (a) might be exercised by—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an internal drainage board which is proposed to be constituted under that Part, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the drainage board for an internal drainage district which is proposed to be constituted under that Part.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (3)(h) may only be made with the consent of the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (3)(h) by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (3)(h) by the Welsh Ministers unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State in relation to English internal drainage districts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers in relation to Welsh internal drainage districts;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-drainage-rates">drainage rates</term>” means drainage rates made by an internal drainage board under Chapter 2 of this Part;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information">Revenue and Customs information</term>” means information held as mentioned in section 18(1) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-special-levy">special levy</term>” means a special levy issued by an internal drainage board under regulations under section 75 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>37B</num><heading>Restrictions on onward disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection eId="d25e15779"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Information disclosed under section 37A or this section may not be further disclosed unless that further disclosure is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to a qualifying person for a qualifying purpose,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in pursuance of a court order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>with the consent of each person to whom the information relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>required under any other enactment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>permitted under any other enactment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15815"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Information may not be disclosed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref>(a) to a qualifying person within section 37A<ref href="#d25e15626">(3)</ref>(d), (e), (f) or (g),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under subsection (1)(a) to a person who is a qualifying person by virtue of regulations under section 37A(3)(h), where those regulations specify that this subsection is to apply in relation to the person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>under subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref>(e),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>except with the consent of the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (which may be general or specific).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Information disclosed to a qualifying person under this section may be retained and used for any qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15856"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15815">(2)</ref> by disclosing information relating to a person whose identity—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is specified in the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>can be deduced from it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that the person reasonably believed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the disclosure was lawful, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the information had already lawfully been made available to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15898"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, to a fine or to both;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A prosecution under this section may be instituted only by, or with the consent of, the Director of Public Prosecutions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>In relation to an offence under this section committed before the coming into force of paragraph 24(2) of Schedule 22 to the Sentencing Act 2020 (increase in maximum term that may be imposed on summary conviction of offence triable either way) the reference in subsection <ref href="#d25e15898">(6)</ref>(a) to 12 months is to be read as a reference to 6 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>This section is without prejudice to the pursuit of any remedy or the taking of any action in relation to a contravention of subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15815">(2)</ref> (whether or not subsection <ref href="#d25e15856">(4)</ref> applies to the contravention).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-person">qualifying person</term>” has the same meaning as in section 37A;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-purpose">qualifying purpose</term>” has the same meaning as in that section.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>37C</num><heading>Further provisions about disclosure under section 37A or 37B</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A disclosure of information under section 37A or 37B does not breach—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15992"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in section 37A or 37B authorises the making of a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the disclosure would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take the powers conferred by those sections into account), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which is prohibited by any of Parts 1 to 7 or Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of Part 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 by paragraphs 45 and 54 of Schedule 10 to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is fully in force, subsection <ref href="#d25e15992">(2)</ref>(b) has effect as if it included a reference to that Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16019"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Revenue and customs information relating to a person which has been disclosed under section 37A or 37B is exempt information by virtue of section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (prohibition on disclosure) if its further disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would specify the identity of the person to whom the information relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would enable the identity of such a person to be deduced.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e16019">(4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information-relating-to-a-person">revenue and customs information relating to a person</term>” has the same meaning as in section 19(2) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-data-protection-legislation">data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “and (5E),” insert <quotedText>“section 37A(6) and (7),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 70 (confidentiality of information obtained by Environment Agency and Natural Resources Body for Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing provision becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to information obtained by virtue of section 37A (disclosure of Revenue and Customs information).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 72(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment">enactment</term>” includes an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-drainage-board">English drainage board</term>” means a drainage board for an English internal drainage district;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-internal-drainage-district">English internal drainage district</term>” means an internal drainage district which is wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-drainage-board">Welsh drainage board</term>” means a drainage board for a Welsh internal drainage district;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-internal-drainage-district">Welsh internal drainage district</term>” means an internal drainage district which is wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-plans-and-proposals"><heading>Plans and proposals</heading><section eId="section-78"><num>78</num><heading>Water resources management plans, drought plans and joint proposals</heading><subsection eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (general duties of water undertakers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 37A (water resources management plans)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (3)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Section 39F contains provision about”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “is set out in section 37B below”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (6) omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (8);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>omit subsection (10).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit sections 37B and 37C (water resources management plans: publication and provision of information).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 37D (water resources management plans: supplementary)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “, 37AA or 37B” substitute <quotedText>“or 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) for “to 37C” substitute <quotedText>“and 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (b) (and the “and” before it).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 39B (drought plans)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (4)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (5) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> makes provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing a drought plan (or revised plan).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in paragraph (c) omit from “in accordance” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (7);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>in subsection (9), in the words before paragraph (a), omit from “(including” to “above)”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit section 39C (drought plans: provision of information).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After section 39D insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>39E</num><heading>Joint proposals</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may give a direction to two or more water undertakers to prepare and publish a joint proposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A joint proposal is a proposal that identifies measures that may be taken jointly by the undertakers for the purpose of improving the management and development of water resources.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A joint proposal must not contain measures that (if taken) would result in any water undertaker being unable to meet its obligations under this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section may, in particular, require that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a joint proposal takes a specified form;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a joint proposal addresses a specified matter;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>a joint proposal be prepared—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in relation to a specified area;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>by reference to specified criteria;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>on the basis of a specified assumption.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Directions under this section are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Each water undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The duties of a water undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a direction under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e11279"><num>39F</num><heading>Plans and joint proposals: regulations about procedure</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Minister may by regulations make provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a water resources management plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a drought plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a joint proposal,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>including any revised plans or proposals.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the sharing of information and, in particular, may require a water supply licensee to share such information with a water undertaker as may be reasonably requested.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about consultation to be carried out by water undertakers, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to be consulted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency and timing of any consultation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the publication of statements relating to any consultation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about the preparation and circulation of drafts, including provision for the Minister to require changes to a draft plan or proposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the purposes of ensuring that persons likely to be affected by the plan or proposal have a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Minister.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how representations (and any comments on them by a water undertaker) are to be dealt with, and in respect of a plan mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b), the regulations may provide for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held in connection with the plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 250(2) to (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 (local inquiries: evidence and costs) to apply to such an inquiry or hearing (with or without modifications).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about commercially confidential information and its publication.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>39G</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>: directions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations made under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> may confer on the Minister power to make provision by directions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Those directions are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>They may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>general directions applying to all water undertakers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>directions applying only to one or more water undertakers specified in the directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Each water undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The duties of a water undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” has the same meaning as in section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>39H</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 39F are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under section 39F is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (4) applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection (2)(a) or (b) (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 213(2) to (2B) applies to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> as it applies to regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-79"><num>79</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans</heading><content><p><mod>In the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 94 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e11566"><num>94A</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: preparation and review</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Each sewerage undertaker must prepare, publish and maintain a drainage and sewerage management plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e11576"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A drainage and sewerage management plan is a plan for how the sewerage undertaker will manage and develop its drainage system and sewerage system so as to be able, and continue to be able, to meet its obligations under this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A drainage and sewerage management plan must address in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the capacity of the undertaker’s drainage system and sewerage system,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an assessment of the current and future demands on the undertaker’s drainage system and sewerage system,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resilience of the undertaker’s drainage system and sewerage system,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the measures the undertaker intends to take or continue for the purpose in subsection <ref href="#d25e11576">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the likely sequence and timing for implementing those measures,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>relevant environmental risks and how those risks are to be mitigated, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any other matters specified by the Minister in directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> contains provision about the preparation and publication of a drainage and sewerage management plan (including a revised plan).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Before each anniversary of the date when its plan (or revised plan) was last published, the sewerage undertaker must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review its plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a statement of the conclusions of its review to the Minister.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The sewerage undertaker must prepare and publish a revised plan in each of the following cases—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>following conclusion of its annual review, if the review indicated a material change of circumstances;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if directed to do so by the Minister;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e11678"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in any event, not later than the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the date when the plan (or the revised plan) was last published.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Minister may give directions specifying—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the form which a drainage and sewerage management plan must take;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning period to which a drainage and sewerage management plan must relate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section references—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to a drainage system of a sewerage undertaker, are to any drainage system (within the meaning of section 114A) maintained or operated by the sewerage undertaker which is not part of its sewerage system;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the sewerage system of a sewerage undertaker, have the same meaning as in Chapter 1A of Part 2 (see section 17BA(7)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>94B</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: power to amend period</heading><subsection eId="d25e11754"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may by order made by statutory instrument amend the period for the time being specified in section <ref href="#d25e11566">94A</ref><ref href="#d25e11678">(6)(c)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e11798"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of an order made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e11804"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of an order made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e11837">(5)</ref> applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an order made by the Secretary of State under subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an order made by the Welsh Ministers under subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e11837"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e11798">(3)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e11804">(b)</ref> (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="d25e11866"><num>94C</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: regulations about procedure</heading><subsection eId="d25e11870"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may by regulations make provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing a drainage and sewerage management plan (including a revised plan).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the sharing of information and, in particular, may require a sewerage licensee to share such information with a sewerage undertaker as may be reasonably requested.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about consultation to be carried out by sewerage undertakers, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to be consulted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency and timing of any consultation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the publication of statements relating to any consultation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about the preparation and circulation of draft plans, including provision for the Minister to require changes to a draft plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the purposes of ensuring that persons likely to be affected by the plan have a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Minister.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how representations (and any comments on them by the sewerage undertaker) are to be dealt with, including provision for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held in connection with the plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 250(2) to (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 (local inquiries: evidence and costs) to apply to such an inquiry or hearing (with or without modifications).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about commercially confidential information and its publication.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer on the Minister power to make provision by directions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>94D</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e11997"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e12003"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e12036">(4)</ref> applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12036"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e11997">(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e12003">(b)</ref> (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 213(2) to (2B) applies to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> as it applies to regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>94E</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: directions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-directions">directions</term>” means directions given under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section <ref href="#d25e11566">94A</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Directions are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Directions may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>general directions applying to all sewerage undertakers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>directions applying only to one or more sewerage undertakers specified in the directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Each sewerage undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in the case of directions given by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in the case of directions given by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-78"><num>78</num><heading>Water resources management plans, drought plans and joint proposals</heading><subsection eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (general duties of water undertakers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 37A (water resources management plans)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (3)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Section 39F contains provision about”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “is set out in section 37B below”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (6) omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (8);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>omit subsection (10).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit sections 37B and 37C (water resources management plans: publication and provision of information).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 37D (water resources management plans: supplementary)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “, 37AA or 37B” substitute <quotedText>“or 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) for “to 37C” substitute <quotedText>“and 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (b) (and the “and” before it).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 39B (drought plans)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (4)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (5) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> makes provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing a drought plan (or revised plan).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in paragraph (c) omit from “in accordance” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (7);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>in subsection (9), in the words before paragraph (a), omit from “(including” to “above)”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit section 39C (drought plans: provision of information).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After section 39D insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>39E</num><heading>Joint proposals</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may give a direction to two or more water undertakers to prepare and publish a joint proposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A joint proposal is a proposal that identifies measures that may be taken jointly by the undertakers for the purpose of improving the management and development of water resources.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A joint proposal must not contain measures that (if taken) would result in any water undertaker being unable to meet its obligations under this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section may, in particular, require that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a joint proposal takes a specified form;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a joint proposal addresses a specified matter;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>a joint proposal be prepared—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in relation to a specified area;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>by reference to specified criteria;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>on the basis of a specified assumption.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Directions under this section are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Each water undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The duties of a water undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a direction under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e11279"><num>39F</num><heading>Plans and joint proposals: regulations about procedure</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Minister may by regulations make provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a water resources management plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a drought plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a joint proposal,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>including any revised plans or proposals.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the sharing of information and, in particular, may require a water supply licensee to share such information with a water undertaker as may be reasonably requested.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about consultation to be carried out by water undertakers, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to be consulted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency and timing of any consultation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the publication of statements relating to any consultation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about the preparation and circulation of drafts, including provision for the Minister to require changes to a draft plan or proposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the purposes of ensuring that persons likely to be affected by the plan or proposal have a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Minister.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how representations (and any comments on them by a water undertaker) are to be dealt with, and in respect of a plan mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b), the regulations may provide for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held in connection with the plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 250(2) to (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 (local inquiries: evidence and costs) to apply to such an inquiry or hearing (with or without modifications).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about commercially confidential information and its publication.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>39G</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>: directions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations made under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> may confer on the Minister power to make provision by directions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Those directions are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>They may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>general directions applying to all water undertakers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>directions applying only to one or more water undertakers specified in the directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Each water undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The duties of a water undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” has the same meaning as in section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>39H</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 39F are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under section 39F is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (4) applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection (2)(a) or (b) (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 213(2) to (2B) applies to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> as it applies to regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (general duties of water undertakers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 37A (water resources management plans)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (3)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Section 39F contains provision about”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “is set out in section 37B below”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (6) omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (8);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>omit subsection (10).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (3)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Section 39F contains provision about”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “is set out in section 37B below”;</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Section 39F contains provision about”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “is set out in section 37B below”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (6) omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (8);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>omit subsection (10).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit sections 37B and 37C (water resources management plans: publication and provision of information).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 37D (water resources management plans: supplementary)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “, 37AA or 37B” substitute <quotedText>“or 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) for “to 37C” substitute <quotedText>“and 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (b) (and the “and” before it).</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “, 37AA or 37B” substitute <quotedText>“or 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) for “to 37C” substitute <quotedText>“and 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (b) (and the “and” before it).</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) for “to 37C” substitute <quotedText>“and 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (b) (and the “and” before it).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-78-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 39B (drought plans)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (4)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (5) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> makes provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing a drought plan (or revised plan).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in paragraph (c) omit from “in accordance” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (7);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-78-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>in subsection (9), in the words before paragraph (a), omit from “(including” to “above)”.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in subsection (4)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (5) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> makes provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing a drought plan (or revised plan).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in paragraph (c) omit from “in accordance” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in paragraph (c) omit from “in accordance” to the end;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit the words after paragraph (c);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>omit subsection (7);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>in subsection (9), in the words before paragraph (a), omit from “(including” to “above)”.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Omit section 39C (drought plans: provision of information).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-78-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After section 39D insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>39E</num><heading>Joint proposals</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may give a direction to two or more water undertakers to prepare and publish a joint proposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A joint proposal is a proposal that identifies measures that may be taken jointly by the undertakers for the purpose of improving the management and development of water resources.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A joint proposal must not contain measures that (if taken) would result in any water undertaker being unable to meet its obligations under this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A direction under this section may, in particular, require that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a joint proposal takes a specified form;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a joint proposal addresses a specified matter;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>a joint proposal be prepared—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in relation to a specified area;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>by reference to specified criteria;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>on the basis of a specified assumption.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Directions under this section are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Each water undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The duties of a water undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a direction under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e11279"><num>39F</num><heading>Plans and joint proposals: regulations about procedure</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Minister may by regulations make provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a water resources management plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a drought plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a joint proposal,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>including any revised plans or proposals.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the sharing of information and, in particular, may require a water supply licensee to share such information with a water undertaker as may be reasonably requested.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about consultation to be carried out by water undertakers, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to be consulted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency and timing of any consultation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the publication of statements relating to any consultation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about the preparation and circulation of drafts, including provision for the Minister to require changes to a draft plan or proposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the purposes of ensuring that persons likely to be affected by the plan or proposal have a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Minister.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how representations (and any comments on them by a water undertaker) are to be dealt with, and in respect of a plan mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b), the regulations may provide for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held in connection with the plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 250(2) to (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 (local inquiries: evidence and costs) to apply to such an inquiry or hearing (with or without modifications).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about commercially confidential information and its publication.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to water undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>39G</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>: directions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations made under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> may confer on the Minister power to make provision by directions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Those directions are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>They may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>general directions applying to all water undertakers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>directions applying only to one or more water undertakers specified in the directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Each water undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The duties of a water undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” has the same meaning as in section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>39H</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 39F are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under section 39F is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (4) applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection (2)(a) or (b) (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 213(2) to (2B) applies to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11279">39F</ref> as it applies to regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-79"><num>79</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans</heading><content><p><mod>In the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 94 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section eId="d25e11566"><num>94A</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: preparation and review</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Each sewerage undertaker must prepare, publish and maintain a drainage and sewerage management plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e11576"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A drainage and sewerage management plan is a plan for how the sewerage undertaker will manage and develop its drainage system and sewerage system so as to be able, and continue to be able, to meet its obligations under this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A drainage and sewerage management plan must address in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the capacity of the undertaker’s drainage system and sewerage system,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an assessment of the current and future demands on the undertaker’s drainage system and sewerage system,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resilience of the undertaker’s drainage system and sewerage system,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the measures the undertaker intends to take or continue for the purpose in subsection <ref href="#d25e11576">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the likely sequence and timing for implementing those measures,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>relevant environmental risks and how those risks are to be mitigated, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any other matters specified by the Minister in directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> contains provision about the preparation and publication of a drainage and sewerage management plan (including a revised plan).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Before each anniversary of the date when its plan (or revised plan) was last published, the sewerage undertaker must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review its plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a statement of the conclusions of its review to the Minister.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The sewerage undertaker must prepare and publish a revised plan in each of the following cases—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>following conclusion of its annual review, if the review indicated a material change of circumstances;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if directed to do so by the Minister;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e11678"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in any event, not later than the end of the period of 5 years beginning with the date when the plan (or the revised plan) was last published.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Minister may give directions specifying—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the form which a drainage and sewerage management plan must take;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning period to which a drainage and sewerage management plan must relate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable by the Minister under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section references—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to a drainage system of a sewerage undertaker, are to any drainage system (within the meaning of section 114A) maintained or operated by the sewerage undertaker which is not part of its sewerage system;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the sewerage system of a sewerage undertaker, have the same meaning as in Chapter 1A of Part 2 (see section 17BA(7)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>94B</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: power to amend period</heading><subsection eId="d25e11754"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may by order made by statutory instrument amend the period for the time being specified in section <ref href="#d25e11566">94A</ref><ref href="#d25e11678">(6)(c)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e11798"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of an order made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e11804"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of an order made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e11837">(5)</ref> applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an order made by the Secretary of State under subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an order made by the Welsh Ministers under subsection <ref href="#d25e11754">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e11837"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e11798">(3)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e11804">(b)</ref> (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="d25e11866"><num>94C</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: regulations about procedure</heading><subsection eId="d25e11870"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Minister may by regulations make provision about the procedure for preparing and publishing a drainage and sewerage management plan (including a revised plan).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the sharing of information and, in particular, may require a sewerage licensee to share such information with a sewerage undertaker as may be reasonably requested.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about consultation to be carried out by sewerage undertakers, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to be consulted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the frequency and timing of any consultation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the publication of statements relating to any consultation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about the preparation and circulation of draft plans, including provision for the Minister to require changes to a draft plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the purposes of ensuring that persons likely to be affected by the plan have a reasonable opportunity to make representations to the Minister.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about how representations (and any comments on them by the sewerage undertaker) are to be dealt with, including provision for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Minister to cause an inquiry or other hearing to be held in connection with the plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 250(2) to (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 (local inquiries: evidence and costs) to apply to such an inquiry or hearing (with or without modifications).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about commercially confidential information and its publication.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer on the Minister power to make provision by directions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-minister">the Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>94D</num><heading>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e11997"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament, in the case of regulations made by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e12003"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru, in the case of regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e12036">(4)</ref> applies in relation to a statutory instrument containing both—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Secretary of State under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12036"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e11997">(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e12003">(b)</ref> (negative resolution procedure)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament resolves that an address be presented to Her Majesty praying that an instrument containing regulations made by the Secretary of State be annulled, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Senedd Cymru resolves that an instrument containing regulations made by the Welsh Ministers be annulled,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the instrument is to have no further effect and Her Majesty may by Order in Council revoke the instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 213(2) to (2B) applies to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref> as it applies to regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>94E</num><heading>Drainage and sewerage management plans: directions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-directions">directions</term>” means directions given under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section <ref href="#d25e11566">94A</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under section <ref href="#d25e11866">94C</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Directions are to be given by an instrument in writing.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Directions may be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>general directions applying to all sewerage undertakers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>directions applying only to one or more sewerage undertakers specified in the directions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Each sewerage undertaker to whom a direction applies must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in the case of directions given by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in the case of directions given by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-storm-overflows"><heading>Storm overflows</heading><section eId="section-80"><num>80</num><heading>Storm overflows</heading><subsection eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (sewerage services), after Chapter 3 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><chapter><num>CHAPTER 4</num><heading>Storm overflows</heading><section><num>141A</num><heading>Storm overflow discharge reduction plan</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a plan for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing discharges from the storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the adverse impacts of those discharges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(a) to reducing discharges of sewage includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the frequency and duration of the discharges, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the volume of the discharges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(b) to reducing adverse impacts includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on the environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on public health.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The plan may in particular include proposals for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the need for anything to be discharged by the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>treating sewage that is discharged by the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>monitoring the quality of watercourses, bodies of water or water in underground strata into which the storm overflows discharge;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>obtaining information about the operation of the storm overflows.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>When preparing the plan the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Natural England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England, or persons representing them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the plan before 1 September 2022.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may at any time revise the plan, having consulted the persons referred to in subsection (5), and must publish any revised version.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The plan, and any revised version of it, must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>141B</num><heading>Progress reports on storm overflow discharge reduction plan</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish reports (“<term refersTo="#term-progress-reports">progress reports</term>”) relating to the plan under section 141A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A progress report is to contain the Secretary of State’s assessment of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the progress made, during the period to which the report relates, in implementing the proposals in the plan (or any revised version of it), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the effect of that progress on the matters referred to in section 141A(1)(a) and (b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first progress report must relate to the period of three years beginning with the day on which the plan under section 141A is first published.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsequent progress reports must relate to successive periods of five years after the period referred to in subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A progress report must be published within 12 weeks following the last day of the period to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A progress report must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>141C</num><heading>Annual reports on discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must publish annual reports in relation to the undertaker’s storm overflows (“storm overflow reports”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must specify, for each of the sewerage undertaker’s storm overflows—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the watercourse, body of water or underground strata into which the storm overflow discharges;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the frequency and duration of discharges from the storm overflow in the period to which the report relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>where the information is available, the volume of each discharge in that period;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information on any investigations that have taken place or improvement works that have been undertaken in relation to the storm overflow during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Storm overflow reports are to relate to successive calendar years, starting with 2021.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A storm overflow report must be published by a sewerage undertaker before 1 April in the year after the calendar year to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be in a form which allows the public readily to understand the information contained in the report, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be published in a way which makes the report readily accessible to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>141D</num><heading>Environment Agency reports</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environment Agency must publish annual reports in relation to the operation of storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A report under this section must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the watercourse, body of water or underground strata into which the storm overflows discharge;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the frequency and duration of discharges from the storm overflows in the period to which the report relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>where the information is available, the volume of each discharge in that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Reports under this section are to relate to successive calendar years, starting with 2021.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must be published by the Environment Agency —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before 1 April in the year after the calendar year to which it relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in such manner as the Environment Agency thinks fit.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>141E</num><heading>Interpretation of Chapter 4</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter, references to a storm overflow of a sewerage undertaker are to any structure or apparatus—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which is comprised in the sewerage system of the sewerage undertaker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which, when the capacity of other parts of the system downstream or of storage tanks at sewage disposal works is exceeded, relieves them by discharging their excess contents into inland waters, underground strata or the sea.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>References in this Chapter to discharges from a storm overflow do not include discharges occurring as a result of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>electrical power failure at sewage disposal works,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>mechanical breakdown at sewage disposal works,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>rising main failure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>blockage of any part of the sewerage system downstream of the storm overflow.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 17BA(7) (meaning of sewerage system of a sewerage undertaker) applies for the purposes of subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></section></chapter></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-81"><num>81</num><heading>Reporting on discharges from storm overflows</heading><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (as inserted by section 80 above), after section 141D insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DA</num><heading>Reporting on discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection eId="d25e12630"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where there is a discharge from a storm overflow of a sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England, the undertaker must publish the following information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e12636"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there has been a discharge from the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e12648"><num>(c)</num><content><p>when the discharge began;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e12654"><num>(d)</num><content><p>when the discharge ended.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12660"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12636">(1)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e12648">(c)</ref> must be published within an hour of the discharge beginning; and that referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12654">(1)(d)</ref> within an hour of it ending.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be in a form which allows the public readily to understand it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be published in a way which makes it readily accessible to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for exceptions from the duty in subsection <ref href="#d25e12630">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e12660">(2)</ref> (for example, by reference to descriptions of storm overflows, frequency of discharge or the level of risk to water quality).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-82"><num>82</num><heading>Monitoring quality of water potentially affected by discharges</heading><subsection eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 141DA insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DB</num><heading>Monitoring quality of water potentially affected by discharges from storm overflows and sewage disposal works</heading><subsection eId="d25e12758"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must continuously monitor the quality of water upstream and downstream of an asset within subsection <ref href="#d25e12770">(2)</ref> for the purpose of obtaining the information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12793">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12770"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The assets referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a storm overflow of the sewerage undertaker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sewage disposal works comprised in the sewerage system of the sewerage undertaker,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the storm overflow or works discharge into a watercourse.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12793"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> is information as to the quality of the water by reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>levels of dissolved oxygen,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>temperature and pH values,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>turbidity,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>levels of ammonia, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>anything else specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision as how the duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> is to be carried out (for example, provision as to the type of monitor to be used and where monitors must be placed);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision for exceptions from the duty in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> (for example, by reference to descriptions of asset, frequency of discharge from an asset or the level of risk to water quality);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision for the publication by sewerage undertakers of information obtained pursuant to subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 213 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (power to make regulations) in subsection (1), for “or 105A” substitute <quotedText>“105A, 141DA or 141DB”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-83"><num>83</num><heading>Reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows</heading><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 141DB insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DC</num><heading>Reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must secure a progressive reduction in the adverse impacts of discharges from the undertaker’s storm overflows.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1) to reducing adverse impacts includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on the environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on public health.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-84"><num>84</num><heading>Report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a report on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the actions that would be needed to eliminate discharges from the storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the costs and benefits of those actions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the report before 1 September 2022.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The report must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-80"><num>80</num><heading>Storm overflows</heading><subsection eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (sewerage services), after Chapter 3 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><chapter><num>CHAPTER 4</num><heading>Storm overflows</heading><section><num>141A</num><heading>Storm overflow discharge reduction plan</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a plan for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing discharges from the storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the adverse impacts of those discharges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(a) to reducing discharges of sewage includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the frequency and duration of the discharges, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the volume of the discharges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(b) to reducing adverse impacts includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on the environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on public health.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The plan may in particular include proposals for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the need for anything to be discharged by the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>treating sewage that is discharged by the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>monitoring the quality of watercourses, bodies of water or water in underground strata into which the storm overflows discharge;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>obtaining information about the operation of the storm overflows.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>When preparing the plan the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Natural England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England, or persons representing them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the plan before 1 September 2022.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may at any time revise the plan, having consulted the persons referred to in subsection (5), and must publish any revised version.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The plan, and any revised version of it, must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>141B</num><heading>Progress reports on storm overflow discharge reduction plan</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish reports (“<term refersTo="#term-progress-reports">progress reports</term>”) relating to the plan under section 141A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A progress report is to contain the Secretary of State’s assessment of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the progress made, during the period to which the report relates, in implementing the proposals in the plan (or any revised version of it), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the effect of that progress on the matters referred to in section 141A(1)(a) and (b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first progress report must relate to the period of three years beginning with the day on which the plan under section 141A is first published.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsequent progress reports must relate to successive periods of five years after the period referred to in subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A progress report must be published within 12 weeks following the last day of the period to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A progress report must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>141C</num><heading>Annual reports on discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must publish annual reports in relation to the undertaker’s storm overflows (“storm overflow reports”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must specify, for each of the sewerage undertaker’s storm overflows—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the watercourse, body of water or underground strata into which the storm overflow discharges;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the frequency and duration of discharges from the storm overflow in the period to which the report relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>where the information is available, the volume of each discharge in that period;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information on any investigations that have taken place or improvement works that have been undertaken in relation to the storm overflow during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Storm overflow reports are to relate to successive calendar years, starting with 2021.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A storm overflow report must be published by a sewerage undertaker before 1 April in the year after the calendar year to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be in a form which allows the public readily to understand the information contained in the report, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be published in a way which makes the report readily accessible to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>141D</num><heading>Environment Agency reports</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environment Agency must publish annual reports in relation to the operation of storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A report under this section must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the watercourse, body of water or underground strata into which the storm overflows discharge;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the frequency and duration of discharges from the storm overflows in the period to which the report relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>where the information is available, the volume of each discharge in that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Reports under this section are to relate to successive calendar years, starting with 2021.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must be published by the Environment Agency —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before 1 April in the year after the calendar year to which it relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in such manner as the Environment Agency thinks fit.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>141E</num><heading>Interpretation of Chapter 4</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter, references to a storm overflow of a sewerage undertaker are to any structure or apparatus—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which is comprised in the sewerage system of the sewerage undertaker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which, when the capacity of other parts of the system downstream or of storage tanks at sewage disposal works is exceeded, relieves them by discharging their excess contents into inland waters, underground strata or the sea.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>References in this Chapter to discharges from a storm overflow do not include discharges occurring as a result of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>electrical power failure at sewage disposal works,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>mechanical breakdown at sewage disposal works,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>rising main failure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>blockage of any part of the sewerage system downstream of the storm overflow.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 17BA(7) (meaning of sewerage system of a sewerage undertaker) applies for the purposes of subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></section></chapter></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (sewerage services), after Chapter 3 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><chapter><num>CHAPTER 4</num><heading>Storm overflows</heading><section><num>141A</num><heading>Storm overflow discharge reduction plan</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a plan for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing discharges from the storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the adverse impacts of those discharges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(a) to reducing discharges of sewage includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the frequency and duration of the discharges, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the volume of the discharges.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(b) to reducing adverse impacts includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on the environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on public health.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The plan may in particular include proposals for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing the need for anything to be discharged by the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>treating sewage that is discharged by the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>monitoring the quality of watercourses, bodies of water or water in underground strata into which the storm overflows discharge;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>obtaining information about the operation of the storm overflows.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>When preparing the plan the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Natural England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England, or persons representing them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the plan before 1 September 2022.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may at any time revise the plan, having consulted the persons referred to in subsection (5), and must publish any revised version.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The plan, and any revised version of it, must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>141B</num><heading>Progress reports on storm overflow discharge reduction plan</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish reports (“<term refersTo="#term-progress-reports">progress reports</term>”) relating to the plan under section 141A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A progress report is to contain the Secretary of State’s assessment of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the progress made, during the period to which the report relates, in implementing the proposals in the plan (or any revised version of it), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the effect of that progress on the matters referred to in section 141A(1)(a) and (b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first progress report must relate to the period of three years beginning with the day on which the plan under section 141A is first published.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsequent progress reports must relate to successive periods of five years after the period referred to in subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A progress report must be published within 12 weeks following the last day of the period to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A progress report must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>141C</num><heading>Annual reports on discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must publish annual reports in relation to the undertaker’s storm overflows (“storm overflow reports”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must specify, for each of the sewerage undertaker’s storm overflows—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the watercourse, body of water or underground strata into which the storm overflow discharges;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the frequency and duration of discharges from the storm overflow in the period to which the report relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>where the information is available, the volume of each discharge in that period;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information on any investigations that have taken place or improvement works that have been undertaken in relation to the storm overflow during that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Storm overflow reports are to relate to successive calendar years, starting with 2021.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A storm overflow report must be published by a sewerage undertaker before 1 April in the year after the calendar year to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be in a form which allows the public readily to understand the information contained in the report, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be published in a way which makes the report readily accessible to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The duties of a sewerage undertaker under this section are enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>141D</num><heading>Environment Agency reports</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Environment Agency must publish annual reports in relation to the operation of storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose area is wholly or mainly in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A report under this section must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflows;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the watercourse, body of water or underground strata into which the storm overflows discharge;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the frequency and duration of discharges from the storm overflows in the period to which the report relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>where the information is available, the volume of each discharge in that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Reports under this section are to relate to successive calendar years, starting with 2021.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A storm overflow report must be published by the Environment Agency —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before 1 April in the year after the calendar year to which it relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in such manner as the Environment Agency thinks fit.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>141E</num><heading>Interpretation of Chapter 4</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter, references to a storm overflow of a sewerage undertaker are to any structure or apparatus—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which is comprised in the sewerage system of the sewerage undertaker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which, when the capacity of other parts of the system downstream or of storage tanks at sewage disposal works is exceeded, relieves them by discharging their excess contents into inland waters, underground strata or the sea.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>References in this Chapter to discharges from a storm overflow do not include discharges occurring as a result of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>electrical power failure at sewage disposal works,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>mechanical breakdown at sewage disposal works,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>rising main failure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>blockage of any part of the sewerage system downstream of the storm overflow.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 17BA(7) (meaning of sewerage system of a sewerage undertaker) applies for the purposes of subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></section></chapter></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-81"><num>81</num><heading>Reporting on discharges from storm overflows</heading><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (as inserted by section 80 above), after section 141D insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DA</num><heading>Reporting on discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection eId="d25e12630"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where there is a discharge from a storm overflow of a sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England, the undertaker must publish the following information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e12636"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there has been a discharge from the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the location of the storm overflow;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e12648"><num>(c)</num><content><p>when the discharge began;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e12654"><num>(d)</num><content><p>when the discharge ended.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12660"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12636">(1)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e12648">(c)</ref> must be published within an hour of the discharge beginning; and that referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12654">(1)(d)</ref> within an hour of it ending.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be in a form which allows the public readily to understand it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be published in a way which makes it readily accessible to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for exceptions from the duty in subsection <ref href="#d25e12630">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e12660">(2)</ref> (for example, by reference to descriptions of storm overflows, frequency of discharge or the level of risk to water quality).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-82"><num>82</num><heading>Monitoring quality of water potentially affected by discharges</heading><subsection eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 141DA insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DB</num><heading>Monitoring quality of water potentially affected by discharges from storm overflows and sewage disposal works</heading><subsection eId="d25e12758"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must continuously monitor the quality of water upstream and downstream of an asset within subsection <ref href="#d25e12770">(2)</ref> for the purpose of obtaining the information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12793">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12770"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The assets referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a storm overflow of the sewerage undertaker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sewage disposal works comprised in the sewerage system of the sewerage undertaker,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the storm overflow or works discharge into a watercourse.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12793"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> is information as to the quality of the water by reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>levels of dissolved oxygen,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>temperature and pH values,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>turbidity,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>levels of ammonia, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>anything else specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision as how the duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> is to be carried out (for example, provision as to the type of monitor to be used and where monitors must be placed);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision for exceptions from the duty in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> (for example, by reference to descriptions of asset, frequency of discharge from an asset or the level of risk to water quality);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision for the publication by sewerage undertakers of information obtained pursuant to subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 213 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (power to make regulations) in subsection (1), for “or 105A” substitute <quotedText>“105A, 141DA or 141DB”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 141DA insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DB</num><heading>Monitoring quality of water potentially affected by discharges from storm overflows and sewage disposal works</heading><subsection eId="d25e12758"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must continuously monitor the quality of water upstream and downstream of an asset within subsection <ref href="#d25e12770">(2)</ref> for the purpose of obtaining the information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12793">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12770"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The assets referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a storm overflow of the sewerage undertaker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sewage disposal works comprised in the sewerage system of the sewerage undertaker,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>where the storm overflow or works discharge into a watercourse.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e12793"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information referred to in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> is information as to the quality of the water by reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>levels of dissolved oxygen,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>temperature and pH values,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>turbidity,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>levels of ammonia, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>anything else specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority, with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision as how the duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> is to be carried out (for example, provision as to the type of monitor to be used and where monitors must be placed);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision for exceptions from the duty in subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref> (for example, by reference to descriptions of asset, frequency of discharge from an asset or the level of risk to water quality);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provision for the publication by sewerage undertakers of information obtained pursuant to subsection <ref href="#d25e12758">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this section unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 213 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (power to make regulations) in subsection (1), for “or 105A” substitute <quotedText>“105A, 141DA or 141DB”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-83"><num>83</num><heading>Reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows</heading><content><p><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 141DB insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>141DC</num><heading>Reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A sewerage undertaker whose area is wholly or mainly in England must secure a progressive reduction in the adverse impacts of discharges from the undertaker’s storm overflows.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1) to reducing adverse impacts includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on the environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing adverse impacts on public health.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The duty of a sewerage undertaker under this section is enforceable under section 18 by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority with the consent of or in accordance with a general authorisation given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84"><num>84</num><heading>Report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows</heading><subsection eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a report on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the actions that would be needed to eliminate discharges from the storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the costs and benefits of those actions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the report before 1 September 2022.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The report must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must prepare a report on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the actions that would be needed to eliminate discharges from the storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the costs and benefits of those actions.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the actions that would be needed to eliminate discharges from the storm overflows of sewerage undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the costs and benefits of those actions.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish the report before 1 September 2022.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The report must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-regulation-of-water-and-sewerage-undertakers"><heading>Regulation of water and sewerage undertakers</heading><section eId="section-85"><num>85</num><heading>Authority’s power to require information</heading><content><p><mod>In the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 27 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>27ZA</num><heading>Power to require information for purpose of monitoring</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Authority may, for the purpose of performing its duty under section 27(1) or (2), serve a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13047">(2)</ref> on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13035"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a water undertaker or sewerage undertaker;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13041"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a water supply licensee or sewerage licensee.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13047"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A notice under this subsection is a notice which requires the person on whom it is served—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to produce to the Authority, at a time and place specified in the notice (which must be reasonable), any documents specified or described in the notice which are in that person’s custody or under that person’s control, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to provide to the Authority, at a time and place and in the form and manner specified in the notice (which must be reasonable), information specified or described in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirements imposed by a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13047">(2)</ref> are enforceable by the Authority under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13074"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section requires a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duty imposed by this section).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e13074">(4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-86"><num>86</num><heading>Water and sewerage undertakers in England: modifying appointments</heading><subsection eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (appointment and regulation of undertakers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 12 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Modification of appointment conditions: England</heading><section eId="d25e13120"><num>12A</num><heading>Modification by the Authority</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section and sections <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> apply in relation to a company appointed under this Chapter whose area is wholly or mainly in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority may make modifications of the conditions of the company’s appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13142"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making any modifications under this section, the Authority must give notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>stating that it proposes to make modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>setting out the proposed modifications and their effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>stating the reasons why it proposes to make the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13166"><num>(d)</num><content><p>specifying the time within which representations with respect to the proposed modifications may be made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>That time must not be less than 42 days from the date of publication of the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref> must be given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by publishing the notice in a way the Authority considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>by sending a copy of it to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d25e13199"><num>(i)</num><content><p>each company holding an appointment under this Chapter the conditions of which the Authority proposes to modify,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e13205"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any other company holding an appointment under this Chapter, any water supply licensee and any sewerage licensee, whose interests the Authority considers are likely to be materially affected by the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>any person whose functions are or include representing those within sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e13199">(i)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13205">(ii)</ref> in respect of interests of theirs that the Authority considers are likely to be materially affected by the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>the Consumer Council for Water.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13235"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Authority must consider any representations which are duly made.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>If, within the time specified under subsection <ref href="#d25e13166">(3)(d)</ref>, the Secretary of State directs the Authority not to make a modification, the Authority must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#d25e13268">(9)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13310">(11)</ref> apply where, having complied with subsections <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13235">(6)</ref>, the Authority decides to proceed with making modifications.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13268"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>publish the decision and the modifications in a way the Authority considers appropriate for bringing them to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13280"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state the effect of the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>state how it has taken account of any representations duly made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>state the reason for any differences between the modifications and those set out in the notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13301"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Each modification has effect from the date specified by the Authority in relation to that modification (subject to the giving of a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref> of Schedule 2ZA).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13310"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The date specified may not be less than 56 days from publication of the decision to make the modification (except as provided in section <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref>).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13322"><num>12B</num><heading>Modification of conditions of appointment: early effective date</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The date specified by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13301">(10)</ref> in relation to a modification under that section may be less than 56 days from the publication of the decision to make the modification if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority considers it necessary or expedient for the modification to have effect before the 56 days expire, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the consultation condition is satisfied.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The consultation condition is that the notice under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> relating to the modification—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>stated the date from which the Authority proposed that the modification should have effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>stated the Authority’s reasons for proposing that the modification should have effect from a date less than 56 days from the decision to modify, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>explained why, in the Authority’s view, that would not have a material adverse effect on any person holding an appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13382"><num>12C</num><heading>Modifications of conditions under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> the Authority modifies the conditions of any appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13395"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such incidental or consequential modifications of the conditions of any appointments as it considers necessary or expedient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13401"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The modification of a condition of an appointment has effect subject to the giving of a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref> of Schedule 2ZA in relation to the decision to which the modification relates.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13413"><num>12D</num><heading>Appeal to the CMA</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>An appeal lies to the CMA against a decision by the Authority to proceed with the modification under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> of a condition of an appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13426"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An appeal may be brought under this section only by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13432"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a company holding an appointment under this Chapter the conditions of which the Authority has decided to modify,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13438"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other company holding an appointment under this Chapter, any water supply licensee or any sewerage licensee, whose interests are materially affected by the decision,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13444"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person whose functions are or include representing those within paragraph <ref href="#d25e13432">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13438">(b)</ref> in respect of interests of theirs which are materially affected by the decision, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13456"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Consumer Council for Water.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13462"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The permission of the CMA is required for the bringing of an appeal under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA may refuse permission only on one of the following grounds—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an appeal brought by a company, water supply licensee or sewerage licensee within subsection <ref href="#d25e13438">(2)(b)</ref>, that the interests of the company or licensee are not materially affected by the decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an appeal brought by a person within subsection <ref href="#d25e13444">(2)(c)</ref>, that the interests of the person represented are not materially affected by the decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to any appeal, that the appeal is brought for reasons that are trivial or vexatious, or has no reasonable prospect of success.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>12E</num><heading>Procedure on appeal to CMA</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2ZA makes provision about the procedure for appeals under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Except where specified otherwise in that Schedule, the functions of the CMA with respect to an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> are to be carried out by a group constituted for that purpose by the chair of the CMA under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>12F</num><heading>Determination by CMA of appeal</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to an appeal brought under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13539"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In determining an appeal, the CMA must have regard, to the same extent as is required of the Authority, to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority’s duties under section 2, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority’s strategic priorities and objectives as set out in a statement under section 2A.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In determining the appeal the CMA—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may have regard to any matter to which the Authority was not able to have regard in relation to the decision which is the subject of the appeal, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must not, in the exercise of that power, have regard to any matter to which the Authority would not have been entitled to have regard in reaching its decision had it had the opportunity of doing so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA may allow the appeal only to the extent that it is satisfied that the decision appealed against was wrong on one or more of the following grounds—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the Authority failed properly to have regard to any matter mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e13539">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the Authority failed to give appropriate weight to any matter mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e13539">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the decision was based, wholly or partly, on an error of fact,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that the modifications fail to achieve, in whole or in part, the effect stated by the Authority by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13280">(9)(b)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the Authority did not follow the procedure required by sections <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13382">12C</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>that the decision was otherwise wrong in law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>To the extent that the CMA does not allow the appeal, it must confirm the decision appealed against.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13643"><num>12G</num><heading>CMA’s powers on allowing an appeal</heading><subsection eId="d25e13647"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the CMA allows an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> to any extent, it must do one or both of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the decision (to the extent that the appeal is allowed);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remit the matter back to the Authority for reconsideration and determination in accordance with any directions given by the CMA.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e13647">(1)</ref> must not require the Authority to do anything that it would not have power to do (apart from the direction).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Authority must comply with a direction given to it under that subsection.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13686"><num>12H</num><heading>Time limits for CMA to determine an appeal</heading><subsection eId="d25e13690"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The CMA must determine an appeal within the period of 4 months beginning with the permission date, unless subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13699"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the CMA has received representations on the timing of the determination from a party to the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is satisfied that there are special reasons why the determination cannot be made within the period specified in subsection <ref href="#d25e13690">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies, the CMA must determine an appeal within the period specified by it, not being longer than the period of 5 months beginning with the permission date.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies, the CMA must also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the parties to the appeal of the time limit for determining the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish that time limit in a way it considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of any other persons likely to be affected by the determination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>References in this section to the permission date are to the date on which the CMA gave permission to bring the appeal in accordance with section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref><ref href="#d25e13462">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section and in section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> any reference to a party to an appeal is to be read in accordance with Schedule 2ZA.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13773"><num>12I</num><heading>Determination of appeal by CMA: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A determination by the CMA on an appeal—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13783"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be contained in an order made by the CMA;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must set out the reasons for the determination;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>takes effect at the time specified in the order or determined in accordance with provision made in the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>must be notified by the CMA to the parties to the appeal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>must be published by the CMA—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as soon as reasonably practicable after the determination is made;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in a way the CMA considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of any person likely to be affected by it (other than a party to the appeal).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13825"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The CMA may exclude from publication any information it is satisfied is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>commercial information, the disclosure of which would, or in the CMA’s opinion might, significantly harm the legitimate business interests of an undertaking to which it relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information relating to the private affairs of an individual, the disclosure of which would, or in the CMA’s opinion might, significantly harm the individual’s interests.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Authority must take such steps as it considers requisite for it to comply with an order of the CMA under subsection <ref href="#d25e13783">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The steps must be taken—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if a time is specified in (or is to be determined in accordance with) the order, within that time;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, within a reasonable time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e13382">12C</ref> applies where a condition of a licence is modified in accordance with section <ref href="#d25e13643">12G</ref> as it applies where a condition of a licence is modified under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For the italic heading before section 13 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><heading ukl:Context="Pblock">Modification of appointment conditions: Wales</heading></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 13 (modification by agreement), before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>This section and sections 14 to 16B apply in relation to a company appointed under this Chapter whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>Before section 17 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><heading ukl:Context="Pblock">Modification of appointment conditions: England and Wales</heading></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>After Schedule 2 insert the Schedule set out in Schedule 13.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 35(3) of Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (CMA Panels), in the definition of “specialist utility functions”, after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> of that Act;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-87"><num>87</num><heading>Electronic service of documents</heading><content><p><mod>In section 216 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (service of documents) after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>Any document required or authorised by virtue of this Act to be served on any person may be served by electronic means.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13964"><num>(4B)</num><intro><p>But a document may be served by electronic means on a person who is a consumer only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person has consented in writing to the receipt of documents by electronic means (and has not withdrawn that consent), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the document is sent to the number or address most recently specified by the person for that purpose.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4C)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e13964">(4B)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-consumer">consumer</term>” means a person who is liable to pay charges in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the supply of water to any premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the provision of sewerage services to any premises,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>but does not include a water undertaker, a water supply licensee, a sewerage undertaker, a sewerage licensee, or the Authority.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-85"><num>85</num><heading>Authority’s power to require information</heading><content><p><mod>In the Water Industry Act 1991, after section 27 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>27ZA</num><heading>Power to require information for purpose of monitoring</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Authority may, for the purpose of performing its duty under section 27(1) or (2), serve a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13047">(2)</ref> on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13035"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a water undertaker or sewerage undertaker;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13041"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a water supply licensee or sewerage licensee.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13047"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A notice under this subsection is a notice which requires the person on whom it is served—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to produce to the Authority, at a time and place specified in the notice (which must be reasonable), any documents specified or described in the notice which are in that person’s custody or under that person’s control, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to provide to the Authority, at a time and place and in the form and manner specified in the notice (which must be reasonable), information specified or described in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirements imposed by a notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13047">(2)</ref> are enforceable by the Authority under section 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13074"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section requires a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duty imposed by this section).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e13074">(4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-86"><num>86</num><heading>Water and sewerage undertakers in England: modifying appointments</heading><subsection eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (appointment and regulation of undertakers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 12 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Modification of appointment conditions: England</heading><section eId="d25e13120"><num>12A</num><heading>Modification by the Authority</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section and sections <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> apply in relation to a company appointed under this Chapter whose area is wholly or mainly in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority may make modifications of the conditions of the company’s appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13142"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making any modifications under this section, the Authority must give notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>stating that it proposes to make modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>setting out the proposed modifications and their effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>stating the reasons why it proposes to make the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13166"><num>(d)</num><content><p>specifying the time within which representations with respect to the proposed modifications may be made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>That time must not be less than 42 days from the date of publication of the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref> must be given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by publishing the notice in a way the Authority considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>by sending a copy of it to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d25e13199"><num>(i)</num><content><p>each company holding an appointment under this Chapter the conditions of which the Authority proposes to modify,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e13205"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any other company holding an appointment under this Chapter, any water supply licensee and any sewerage licensee, whose interests the Authority considers are likely to be materially affected by the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>any person whose functions are or include representing those within sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e13199">(i)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13205">(ii)</ref> in respect of interests of theirs that the Authority considers are likely to be materially affected by the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>the Consumer Council for Water.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13235"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Authority must consider any representations which are duly made.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>If, within the time specified under subsection <ref href="#d25e13166">(3)(d)</ref>, the Secretary of State directs the Authority not to make a modification, the Authority must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#d25e13268">(9)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13310">(11)</ref> apply where, having complied with subsections <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13235">(6)</ref>, the Authority decides to proceed with making modifications.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13268"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>publish the decision and the modifications in a way the Authority considers appropriate for bringing them to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13280"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state the effect of the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>state how it has taken account of any representations duly made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>state the reason for any differences between the modifications and those set out in the notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13301"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Each modification has effect from the date specified by the Authority in relation to that modification (subject to the giving of a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref> of Schedule 2ZA).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13310"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The date specified may not be less than 56 days from publication of the decision to make the modification (except as provided in section <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref>).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13322"><num>12B</num><heading>Modification of conditions of appointment: early effective date</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The date specified by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13301">(10)</ref> in relation to a modification under that section may be less than 56 days from the publication of the decision to make the modification if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority considers it necessary or expedient for the modification to have effect before the 56 days expire, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the consultation condition is satisfied.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The consultation condition is that the notice under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> relating to the modification—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>stated the date from which the Authority proposed that the modification should have effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>stated the Authority’s reasons for proposing that the modification should have effect from a date less than 56 days from the decision to modify, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>explained why, in the Authority’s view, that would not have a material adverse effect on any person holding an appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13382"><num>12C</num><heading>Modifications of conditions under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> the Authority modifies the conditions of any appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13395"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such incidental or consequential modifications of the conditions of any appointments as it considers necessary or expedient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13401"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The modification of a condition of an appointment has effect subject to the giving of a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref> of Schedule 2ZA in relation to the decision to which the modification relates.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13413"><num>12D</num><heading>Appeal to the CMA</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>An appeal lies to the CMA against a decision by the Authority to proceed with the modification under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> of a condition of an appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13426"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An appeal may be brought under this section only by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13432"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a company holding an appointment under this Chapter the conditions of which the Authority has decided to modify,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13438"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other company holding an appointment under this Chapter, any water supply licensee or any sewerage licensee, whose interests are materially affected by the decision,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13444"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person whose functions are or include representing those within paragraph <ref href="#d25e13432">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13438">(b)</ref> in respect of interests of theirs which are materially affected by the decision, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13456"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Consumer Council for Water.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13462"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The permission of the CMA is required for the bringing of an appeal under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA may refuse permission only on one of the following grounds—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an appeal brought by a company, water supply licensee or sewerage licensee within subsection <ref href="#d25e13438">(2)(b)</ref>, that the interests of the company or licensee are not materially affected by the decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an appeal brought by a person within subsection <ref href="#d25e13444">(2)(c)</ref>, that the interests of the person represented are not materially affected by the decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to any appeal, that the appeal is brought for reasons that are trivial or vexatious, or has no reasonable prospect of success.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>12E</num><heading>Procedure on appeal to CMA</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2ZA makes provision about the procedure for appeals under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Except where specified otherwise in that Schedule, the functions of the CMA with respect to an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> are to be carried out by a group constituted for that purpose by the chair of the CMA under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>12F</num><heading>Determination by CMA of appeal</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to an appeal brought under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13539"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In determining an appeal, the CMA must have regard, to the same extent as is required of the Authority, to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority’s duties under section 2, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority’s strategic priorities and objectives as set out in a statement under section 2A.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In determining the appeal the CMA—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may have regard to any matter to which the Authority was not able to have regard in relation to the decision which is the subject of the appeal, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must not, in the exercise of that power, have regard to any matter to which the Authority would not have been entitled to have regard in reaching its decision had it had the opportunity of doing so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA may allow the appeal only to the extent that it is satisfied that the decision appealed against was wrong on one or more of the following grounds—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the Authority failed properly to have regard to any matter mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e13539">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the Authority failed to give appropriate weight to any matter mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e13539">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the decision was based, wholly or partly, on an error of fact,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that the modifications fail to achieve, in whole or in part, the effect stated by the Authority by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13280">(9)(b)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the Authority did not follow the procedure required by sections <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13382">12C</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>that the decision was otherwise wrong in law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>To the extent that the CMA does not allow the appeal, it must confirm the decision appealed against.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13643"><num>12G</num><heading>CMA’s powers on allowing an appeal</heading><subsection eId="d25e13647"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the CMA allows an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> to any extent, it must do one or both of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the decision (to the extent that the appeal is allowed);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remit the matter back to the Authority for reconsideration and determination in accordance with any directions given by the CMA.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e13647">(1)</ref> must not require the Authority to do anything that it would not have power to do (apart from the direction).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Authority must comply with a direction given to it under that subsection.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13686"><num>12H</num><heading>Time limits for CMA to determine an appeal</heading><subsection eId="d25e13690"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The CMA must determine an appeal within the period of 4 months beginning with the permission date, unless subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13699"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the CMA has received representations on the timing of the determination from a party to the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is satisfied that there are special reasons why the determination cannot be made within the period specified in subsection <ref href="#d25e13690">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies, the CMA must determine an appeal within the period specified by it, not being longer than the period of 5 months beginning with the permission date.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies, the CMA must also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the parties to the appeal of the time limit for determining the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish that time limit in a way it considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of any other persons likely to be affected by the determination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>References in this section to the permission date are to the date on which the CMA gave permission to bring the appeal in accordance with section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref><ref href="#d25e13462">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section and in section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> any reference to a party to an appeal is to be read in accordance with Schedule 2ZA.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13773"><num>12I</num><heading>Determination of appeal by CMA: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A determination by the CMA on an appeal—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13783"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be contained in an order made by the CMA;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must set out the reasons for the determination;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>takes effect at the time specified in the order or determined in accordance with provision made in the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>must be notified by the CMA to the parties to the appeal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>must be published by the CMA—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as soon as reasonably practicable after the determination is made;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in a way the CMA considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of any person likely to be affected by it (other than a party to the appeal).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13825"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The CMA may exclude from publication any information it is satisfied is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>commercial information, the disclosure of which would, or in the CMA’s opinion might, significantly harm the legitimate business interests of an undertaking to which it relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information relating to the private affairs of an individual, the disclosure of which would, or in the CMA’s opinion might, significantly harm the individual’s interests.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Authority must take such steps as it considers requisite for it to comply with an order of the CMA under subsection <ref href="#d25e13783">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The steps must be taken—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if a time is specified in (or is to be determined in accordance with) the order, within that time;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, within a reasonable time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e13382">12C</ref> applies where a condition of a licence is modified in accordance with section <ref href="#d25e13643">12G</ref> as it applies where a condition of a licence is modified under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For the italic heading before section 13 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><heading ukl:Context="Pblock">Modification of appointment conditions: Wales</heading></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 13 (modification by agreement), before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>This section and sections 14 to 16B apply in relation to a company appointed under this Chapter whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>Before section 17 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><heading ukl:Context="Pblock">Modification of appointment conditions: England and Wales</heading></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>After Schedule 2 insert the Schedule set out in Schedule 13.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 35(3) of Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (CMA Panels), in the definition of “specialist utility functions”, after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> of that Act;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (appointment and regulation of undertakers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-86-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 12 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Modification of appointment conditions: England</heading><section eId="d25e13120"><num>12A</num><heading>Modification by the Authority</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section and sections <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> apply in relation to a company appointed under this Chapter whose area is wholly or mainly in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority may make modifications of the conditions of the company’s appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13142"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making any modifications under this section, the Authority must give notice—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>stating that it proposes to make modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>setting out the proposed modifications and their effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>stating the reasons why it proposes to make the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13166"><num>(d)</num><content><p>specifying the time within which representations with respect to the proposed modifications may be made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>That time must not be less than 42 days from the date of publication of the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref> must be given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by publishing the notice in a way the Authority considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>by sending a copy of it to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d25e13199"><num>(i)</num><content><p>each company holding an appointment under this Chapter the conditions of which the Authority proposes to modify,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e13205"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any other company holding an appointment under this Chapter, any water supply licensee and any sewerage licensee, whose interests the Authority considers are likely to be materially affected by the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>any person whose functions are or include representing those within sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e13199">(i)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13205">(ii)</ref> in respect of interests of theirs that the Authority considers are likely to be materially affected by the modifications, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>the Consumer Council for Water.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13235"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Authority must consider any representations which are duly made.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>If, within the time specified under subsection <ref href="#d25e13166">(3)(d)</ref>, the Secretary of State directs the Authority not to make a modification, the Authority must comply with the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#d25e13268">(9)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13310">(11)</ref> apply where, having complied with subsections <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13235">(6)</ref>, the Authority decides to proceed with making modifications.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13268"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>publish the decision and the modifications in a way the Authority considers appropriate for bringing them to the attention of persons likely to be affected by the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13280"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state the effect of the modifications,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>state how it has taken account of any representations duly made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>state the reason for any differences between the modifications and those set out in the notice under subsection <ref href="#d25e13142">(3)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13301"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Each modification has effect from the date specified by the Authority in relation to that modification (subject to the giving of a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref> of Schedule 2ZA).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13310"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The date specified may not be less than 56 days from publication of the decision to make the modification (except as provided in section <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref>).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13322"><num>12B</num><heading>Modification of conditions of appointment: early effective date</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The date specified by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13301">(10)</ref> in relation to a modification under that section may be less than 56 days from the publication of the decision to make the modification if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority considers it necessary or expedient for the modification to have effect before the 56 days expire, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the consultation condition is satisfied.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The consultation condition is that the notice under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> relating to the modification—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>stated the date from which the Authority proposed that the modification should have effect,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>stated the Authority’s reasons for proposing that the modification should have effect from a date less than 56 days from the decision to modify, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>explained why, in the Authority’s view, that would not have a material adverse effect on any person holding an appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13382"><num>12C</num><heading>Modifications of conditions under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref>: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> the Authority modifies the conditions of any appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13395"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority may make such incidental or consequential modifications of the conditions of any appointments as it considers necessary or expedient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13401"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The modification of a condition of an appointment has effect subject to the giving of a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref> of Schedule 2ZA in relation to the decision to which the modification relates.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13413"><num>12D</num><heading>Appeal to the CMA</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>An appeal lies to the CMA against a decision by the Authority to proceed with the modification under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> of a condition of an appointment under this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13426"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An appeal may be brought under this section only by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13432"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a company holding an appointment under this Chapter the conditions of which the Authority has decided to modify,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13438"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other company holding an appointment under this Chapter, any water supply licensee or any sewerage licensee, whose interests are materially affected by the decision,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13444"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person whose functions are or include representing those within paragraph <ref href="#d25e13432">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13438">(b)</ref> in respect of interests of theirs which are materially affected by the decision, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e13456"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Consumer Council for Water.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13462"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The permission of the CMA is required for the bringing of an appeal under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA may refuse permission only on one of the following grounds—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an appeal brought by a company, water supply licensee or sewerage licensee within subsection <ref href="#d25e13438">(2)(b)</ref>, that the interests of the company or licensee are not materially affected by the decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an appeal brought by a person within subsection <ref href="#d25e13444">(2)(c)</ref>, that the interests of the person represented are not materially affected by the decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to any appeal, that the appeal is brought for reasons that are trivial or vexatious, or has no reasonable prospect of success.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>12E</num><heading>Procedure on appeal to CMA</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2ZA makes provision about the procedure for appeals under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Except where specified otherwise in that Schedule, the functions of the CMA with respect to an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> are to be carried out by a group constituted for that purpose by the chair of the CMA under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>12F</num><heading>Determination by CMA of appeal</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to an appeal brought under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13539"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In determining an appeal, the CMA must have regard, to the same extent as is required of the Authority, to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority’s duties under section 2, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority’s strategic priorities and objectives as set out in a statement under section 2A.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In determining the appeal the CMA—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may have regard to any matter to which the Authority was not able to have regard in relation to the decision which is the subject of the appeal, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must not, in the exercise of that power, have regard to any matter to which the Authority would not have been entitled to have regard in reaching its decision had it had the opportunity of doing so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA may allow the appeal only to the extent that it is satisfied that the decision appealed against was wrong on one or more of the following grounds—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the Authority failed properly to have regard to any matter mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e13539">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the Authority failed to give appropriate weight to any matter mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d25e13539">(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the decision was based, wholly or partly, on an error of fact,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that the modifications fail to achieve, in whole or in part, the effect stated by the Authority by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13280">(9)(b)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the Authority did not follow the procedure required by sections <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref> to <ref href="#d25e13382">12C</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>that the decision was otherwise wrong in law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>To the extent that the CMA does not allow the appeal, it must confirm the decision appealed against.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13643"><num>12G</num><heading>CMA’s powers on allowing an appeal</heading><subsection eId="d25e13647"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the CMA allows an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> to any extent, it must do one or both of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the decision (to the extent that the appeal is allowed);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remit the matter back to the Authority for reconsideration and determination in accordance with any directions given by the CMA.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e13647">(1)</ref> must not require the Authority to do anything that it would not have power to do (apart from the direction).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Authority must comply with a direction given to it under that subsection.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13686"><num>12H</num><heading>Time limits for CMA to determine an appeal</heading><subsection eId="d25e13690"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The CMA must determine an appeal within the period of 4 months beginning with the permission date, unless subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13699"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the CMA has received representations on the timing of the determination from a party to the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is satisfied that there are special reasons why the determination cannot be made within the period specified in subsection <ref href="#d25e13690">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies, the CMA must determine an appeal within the period specified by it, not being longer than the period of 5 months beginning with the permission date.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where subsection <ref href="#d25e13699">(2)</ref> applies, the CMA must also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the parties to the appeal of the time limit for determining the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish that time limit in a way it considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of any other persons likely to be affected by the determination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>References in this section to the permission date are to the date on which the CMA gave permission to bring the appeal in accordance with section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref><ref href="#d25e13462">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section and in section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> any reference to a party to an appeal is to be read in accordance with Schedule 2ZA.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="d25e13773"><num>12I</num><heading>Determination of appeal by CMA: supplementary</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A determination by the CMA on an appeal—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e13783"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be contained in an order made by the CMA;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must set out the reasons for the determination;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>takes effect at the time specified in the order or determined in accordance with provision made in the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>must be notified by the CMA to the parties to the appeal;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>must be published by the CMA—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>as soon as reasonably practicable after the determination is made;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in a way the CMA considers appropriate to bring it to the attention of any person likely to be affected by it (other than a party to the appeal).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13825"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The CMA may exclude from publication any information it is satisfied is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>commercial information, the disclosure of which would, or in the CMA’s opinion might, significantly harm the legitimate business interests of an undertaking to which it relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information relating to the private affairs of an individual, the disclosure of which would, or in the CMA’s opinion might, significantly harm the individual’s interests.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Authority must take such steps as it considers requisite for it to comply with an order of the CMA under subsection <ref href="#d25e13783">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The steps must be taken—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if a time is specified in (or is to be determined in accordance with) the order, within that time;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, within a reasonable time.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e13382">12C</ref> applies where a condition of a licence is modified in accordance with section <ref href="#d25e13643">12G</ref> as it applies where a condition of a licence is modified under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref>.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-86-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For the italic heading before section 13 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><heading ukl:Context="Pblock">Modification of appointment conditions: Wales</heading></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-86-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 13 (modification by agreement), before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>This section and sections 14 to 16B apply in relation to a company appointed under this Chapter whose area is wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-86-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>Before section 17 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><heading ukl:Context="Pblock">Modification of appointment conditions: England and Wales</heading></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>After Schedule 2 insert the Schedule set out in Schedule 13.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-86-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 35(3) of Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (CMA Panels), in the definition of “specialist utility functions”, after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> of that Act;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-87"><num>87</num><heading>Electronic service of documents</heading><content><p><mod>In section 216 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (service of documents) after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>Any document required or authorised by virtue of this Act to be served on any person may be served by electronic means.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e13964"><num>(4B)</num><intro><p>But a document may be served by electronic means on a person who is a consumer only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person has consented in writing to the receipt of documents by electronic means (and has not withdrawn that consent), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the document is sent to the number or address most recently specified by the person for that purpose.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4C)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e13964">(4B)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-consumer">consumer</term>” means a person who is liable to pay charges in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the supply of water to any premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the provision of sewerage services to any premises,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>but does not include a water undertaker, a water supply licensee, a sewerage undertaker, a sewerage licensee, or the Authority.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-abstraction"><heading>Abstraction</heading><section eId="section-88"><num>88</num><heading>Water abstraction: no compensation for certain licence modifications</heading><subsection eId="section-88-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In the Water Resources Act 1991, after section 61 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>61ZA</num><heading>No compensation where modification to protect environment: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant licence is revoked or varied on or after 1 January 2028 in pursuance of a direction under section 54 or 56, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the ground for revoking or varying the licence is that the Secretary of State is satisfied the revocation or variation is necessary—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>having regard to a relevant environmental objective, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to otherwise protect the water environment from damage.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “relevant licence” is a licence to abstract water that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to abstract water in England only, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is to remain in force until revoked.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where this section applies, no compensation is payable under section 61 in respect of the revocation or variation of the licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section the “<term refersTo="#term-water-environment">water environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any inland waters (including, in relation to a lake, pond, river or watercourse that is for the time being dry, its bottom, channel or bed),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any water contained in underground strata,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any underground strata themselves,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>or any flora or fauna dependent on any of them.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-objective">relevant environmental objective</term>” means an environmental objective within the meaning of whichever of the following is applicable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00030" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00031" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00032" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/3245">S.I. 2003/3245</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>61ZB</num><heading>No compensation where variation to remove excess headroom: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies if a relevant licence is varied in pursuance of a direction under section 54 on or after 1 January 2028 so as to reduce the quantity of water the holder is authorised to abstract.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “relevant licence” is a licence to abstract water that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to abstract water in England only, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is to remain in force until revoked.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No compensation is payable under section 61 if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in each year during the 12 year period ending with the relevant date, the quantity of water abstracted in pursuance of the licence did not exceed 75% of the quantity of water the holder was authorised to abstract in that year, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the ground for varying the licence is that the Secretary of State is satisfied the variation does not reduce the quantity of water the holder is authorised to abstract to a level below that which the holder reasonably requires.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) the “relevant date” is the date on which the notice of the proposals for varying the licence was served on the holder of the licence.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-88-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 27 of the Water Act 2003 (withdrawal of compensation for certain revocations and variations), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>This section does not apply in respect of a licence revoked or varied on or after 1 January 2028 if the licence is a “relevant licence” within the meaning of section 61ZA of the Water Resources Act 1991.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-88-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit paragraph 30(4) of Schedule 8 to the Water Act 2014.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-88"><num>88</num><heading>Water abstraction: no compensation for certain licence modifications</heading><subsection eId="section-88-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In the Water Resources Act 1991, after section 61 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>61ZA</num><heading>No compensation where modification to protect environment: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant licence is revoked or varied on or after 1 January 2028 in pursuance of a direction under section 54 or 56, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the ground for revoking or varying the licence is that the Secretary of State is satisfied the revocation or variation is necessary—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>having regard to a relevant environmental objective, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to otherwise protect the water environment from damage.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “relevant licence” is a licence to abstract water that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to abstract water in England only, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is to remain in force until revoked.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where this section applies, no compensation is payable under section 61 in respect of the revocation or variation of the licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section the “<term refersTo="#term-water-environment">water environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any inland waters (including, in relation to a lake, pond, river or watercourse that is for the time being dry, its bottom, channel or bed),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any water contained in underground strata,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any underground strata themselves,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>or any flora or fauna dependent on any of them.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-objective">relevant environmental objective</term>” means an environmental objective within the meaning of whichever of the following is applicable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00030" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00031" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00032" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/3245">S.I. 2003/3245</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>61ZB</num><heading>No compensation where variation to remove excess headroom: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies if a relevant licence is varied in pursuance of a direction under section 54 on or after 1 January 2028 so as to reduce the quantity of water the holder is authorised to abstract.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “relevant licence” is a licence to abstract water that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to abstract water in England only, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is to remain in force until revoked.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No compensation is payable under section 61 if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in each year during the 12 year period ending with the relevant date, the quantity of water abstracted in pursuance of the licence did not exceed 75% of the quantity of water the holder was authorised to abstract in that year, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the ground for varying the licence is that the Secretary of State is satisfied the variation does not reduce the quantity of water the holder is authorised to abstract to a level below that which the holder reasonably requires.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) the “relevant date” is the date on which the notice of the proposals for varying the licence was served on the holder of the licence.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-88-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 27 of the Water Act 2003 (withdrawal of compensation for certain revocations and variations), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>This section does not apply in respect of a licence revoked or varied on or after 1 January 2028 if the licence is a “relevant licence” within the meaning of section 61ZA of the Water Resources Act 1991.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-88-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit paragraph 30(4) of Schedule 8 to the Water Act 2014.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-88-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In the Water Resources Act 1991, after section 61 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>61ZA</num><heading>No compensation where modification to protect environment: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant licence is revoked or varied on or after 1 January 2028 in pursuance of a direction under section 54 or 56, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the ground for revoking or varying the licence is that the Secretary of State is satisfied the revocation or variation is necessary—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>having regard to a relevant environmental objective, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to otherwise protect the water environment from damage.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “relevant licence” is a licence to abstract water that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to abstract water in England only, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is to remain in force until revoked.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where this section applies, no compensation is payable under section 61 in respect of the revocation or variation of the licence.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section the “<term refersTo="#term-water-environment">water environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any inland waters (including, in relation to a lake, pond, river or watercourse that is for the time being dry, its bottom, channel or bed),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any water contained in underground strata,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any underground strata themselves,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>or any flora or fauna dependent on any of them.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-objective">relevant environmental objective</term>” means an environmental objective within the meaning of whichever of the following is applicable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00030" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00031" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00032" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/3245">S.I. 2003/3245</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>61ZB</num><heading>No compensation where variation to remove excess headroom: England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies if a relevant licence is varied in pursuance of a direction under section 54 on or after 1 January 2028 so as to reduce the quantity of water the holder is authorised to abstract.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “relevant licence” is a licence to abstract water that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to abstract water in England only, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is to remain in force until revoked.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No compensation is payable under section 61 if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in each year during the 12 year period ending with the relevant date, the quantity of water abstracted in pursuance of the licence did not exceed 75% of the quantity of water the holder was authorised to abstract in that year, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the ground for varying the licence is that the Secretary of State is satisfied the variation does not reduce the quantity of water the holder is authorised to abstract to a level below that which the holder reasonably requires.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) the “relevant date” is the date on which the notice of the proposals for varying the licence was served on the holder of the licence.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-88-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 27 of the Water Act 2003 (withdrawal of compensation for certain revocations and variations), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>This section does not apply in respect of a licence revoked or varied on or after 1 January 2028 if the licence is a “relevant licence” within the meaning of section 61ZA of the Water Resources Act 1991.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit paragraph 30(4) of Schedule 8 to the Water Act 2014.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-water-quality"><heading>Water quality</heading><section eId="section-89"><num>89</num><heading>Water quality: powers of Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00033" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00034" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/3245">S.I. 2003/3245</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00035" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00036" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00037" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00038" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-89-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-89-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-89-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may not contain provision that could be contained in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 90, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland under section 91,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>unless those Ministers or that Department consents.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not contain provision applying to that part of a Scottish cross-border river basin district which is in Scotland, unless the Scottish Ministers consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to England (or part of England), the Environment Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Welsh Ministers but apply to any part of a Welsh cross-border river basin district, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Scottish Ministers but apply to any part of a Scottish cross-border river basin district, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “Scottish cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Scotland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A “Welsh cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-90"><num>90</num><heading>Water quality: powers of Welsh Ministers</heading><subsection eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00039" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-90-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-90-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-90-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to any part of a river basin district which is partly in Wales and partly in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would (disregarding paragraphs 8(1)(c) and 11(1)(a) and (c) of Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006) be within the legislative competence of the Senedd.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-91"><num>91</num><heading>Water quality: powers of Northern Ireland department</heading><subsection eId="section-91-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00040" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00041" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00042" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-91-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-91-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-91-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Department must consult any persons or bodies appearing to the Department to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-92"><num>92</num><heading>Solway Tweed river basin district: power to transfer functions</heading><subsection eId="section-92-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify the Solway Tweed Regulations in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-solway-tweed-regulations" eId="term-solway-tweed-regulations">Solway Tweed Regulations</term>” means the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00043" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers jointly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers concurrently, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to be exercised (to any extent) in another of those ways.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA jointly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA concurrently, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Environment Agency or SEPA,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to be exercised (to any extent) in another of those ways.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision changing the geographical area in relation to which a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations is exercisable (or is exercisable by a specified person).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also provide—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-3">(3)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-4">(4)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Environment Agency, SEPA, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only with the consent of the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-sepa" eId="term-sepa">SEPA</term>” means the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-93"><num>93</num><heading>Water quality: interpretation</heading><intro><p>In sections 89 to 92—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-groundwater" eId="term-groundwater">groundwater</term>” has the same meaning as in the Water Framework Directive;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-river-basin-district" eId="term-river-basin-district">river basin district</term>” means an area identified as such by or under any legislation to which the section in question applies;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-surface-water" eId="term-surface-water">surface water</term>” has the same meaning as in the Water Framework Directive;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-water-framework-directive" eId="term-water-framework-directive">Water Framework Directive</term>” means <ref eId="c00044" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2000/0060">Directive 2000/60/EC</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.</p></content></hcontainer></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89"><num>89</num><heading>Water quality: powers of Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00033" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00034" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/3245">S.I. 2003/3245</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00035" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00036" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00037" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00038" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-89-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-89-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-89-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may not contain provision that could be contained in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 90, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland under section 91,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>unless those Ministers or that Department consents.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not contain provision applying to that part of a Scottish cross-border river basin district which is in Scotland, unless the Scottish Ministers consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to England (or part of England), the Environment Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Welsh Ministers but apply to any part of a Welsh cross-border river basin district, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Scottish Ministers but apply to any part of a Scottish cross-border river basin district, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “Scottish cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Scotland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A “Welsh cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00033" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00034" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/3245">S.I. 2003/3245</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00035" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00036" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00037" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00038" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00033" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Northumbria River Basin District) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00034" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/3245">S.I. 2003/3245</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00035" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00036" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00037" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00038" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-89-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-89-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-89-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may not contain provision that could be contained in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 90, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland under section 91,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>unless those Ministers or that Department consents.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 90, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland under section 91,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not contain provision applying to that part of a Scottish cross-border river basin district which is in Scotland, unless the Scottish Ministers consent.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to England (or part of England), the Environment Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Welsh Ministers but apply to any part of a Welsh cross-border river basin district, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Scottish Ministers but apply to any part of a Scottish cross-border river basin district, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to England (or part of England), the Environment Agency;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Welsh Ministers but apply to any part of a Welsh cross-border river basin district, the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if the regulations do not require the consent of the Scottish Ministers but apply to any part of a Scottish cross-border river basin district, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “Scottish cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Scotland.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A “Welsh cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Wales.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90"><num>90</num><heading>Water quality: powers of Welsh Ministers</heading><subsection eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00039" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-90-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-90-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-90-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to any part of a river basin district which is partly in Wales and partly in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would (disregarding paragraphs 8(1)(c) and 11(1)(a) and (c) of Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006) be within the legislative competence of the Senedd.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-90-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00039" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00039" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/407">S.I. 2017/407</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-90-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-90-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-90-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to any part of a river basin district which is partly in Wales and partly in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations apply to any part of a river basin district which is partly in Wales and partly in England, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any persons or bodies appearing to the Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would (disregarding paragraphs 8(1)(c) and 11(1)(a) and (c) of Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006) be within the legislative competence of the Senedd.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91"><num>91</num><heading>Water quality: powers of Northern Ireland department</heading><subsection eId="section-91-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00040" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00041" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00042" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-91-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-91-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-91-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Department must consult any persons or bodies appearing to the Department to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00040" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00041" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00042" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00040" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2009/254">S.R. (N.I.) 2009 No. 254</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00041" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2015/351">S.R. (N.I.) 2015 No. 351</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (<ref eId="c00042" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisr/2017/81">S.R. (N.I.) 2017 No. 81</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-91-1">(1)</ref> may also, in connection with provision made under subsection <ref href="#section-91-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-91-1-b">(b)</ref>, amend or modify legislation to which this section applies so as to make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>setting objectives in relation to the substances about which the provision is made, or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater (including objectives to maintain specified standards or to achieve specified standards by specified dates);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about how objectives set by the regulations are to be met, including provision requiring, or otherwise relating to, measures to be taken to achieve those objectives;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring, or otherwise relating to, the monitoring or assessment of any matter relating to the chemical status of surface water or the chemical status of groundwater;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Department must consult any persons or bodies appearing to the Department to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92"><num>92</num><heading>Solway Tweed river basin district: power to transfer functions</heading><subsection eId="section-92-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify the Solway Tweed Regulations in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-solway-tweed-regulations" eId="term-solway-tweed-regulations">Solway Tweed Regulations</term>” means the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00043" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers jointly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers concurrently, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to be exercised (to any extent) in another of those ways.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA jointly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA concurrently, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Environment Agency or SEPA,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to be exercised (to any extent) in another of those ways.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision changing the geographical area in relation to which a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations is exercisable (or is exercisable by a specified person).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also provide—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-3">(3)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-4">(4)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Environment Agency, SEPA, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only with the consent of the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-sepa" eId="term-sepa">SEPA</term>” means the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify the Solway Tweed Regulations in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-solway-tweed-regulations" eId="term-solway-tweed-regulations">Solway Tweed Regulations</term>” means the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00043" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/99">S.I. 2004/99</ref>).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers jointly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers concurrently, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to be exercised (to any extent) in another of those ways.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers jointly,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers concurrently, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA jointly,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA concurrently, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Environment Agency or SEPA,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to be exercised (to any extent) in another of those ways.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA jointly,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the Environment Agency and SEPA concurrently, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>only by the Environment Agency or SEPA,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision changing the geographical area in relation to which a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations is exercisable (or is exercisable by a specified person).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also provide—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-3">(3)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-4">(4)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Environment Agency, SEPA, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-3">(3)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-4">(4)</ref> to be exercisable only with the consent of, or after consultation with, the Environment Agency, SEPA, the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only with the consent of the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-sepa" eId="term-sepa">SEPA</term>” means the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-93"><num>93</num><heading>Water quality: interpretation</heading><intro><p>In sections 89 to 92—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-groundwater" eId="term-groundwater">groundwater</term>” has the same meaning as in the Water Framework Directive;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-river-basin-district" eId="term-river-basin-district">river basin district</term>” means an area identified as such by or under any legislation to which the section in question applies;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-surface-water" eId="term-surface-water">surface water</term>” has the same meaning as in the Water Framework Directive;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-water-framework-directive" eId="term-water-framework-directive">Water Framework Directive</term>” means <ref eId="c00044" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2000/0060">Directive 2000/60/EC</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.</p></content></hcontainer></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-first-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-first-environmental-improvement-plan">first environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by section 8<ref href="#section-8-8">(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means any law having effect in the country or territory where the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means local law—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which relates to the ownership of the land on which the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which relates to the use of that land, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>which otherwise relates to that land and is specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a local law only if it relates to the prevention of forest being converted to agricultural use.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-source-organism" eId="term-source-organism">source organism</term>” means the plant, animal or other living organism from which the forest risk commodity was produced.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to the use of a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00069" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the use of the commodity is for the purpose of making renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to the use of a product derived from a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00070" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the product is renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be or has been issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of that commodity, or a product derived from that commodity, in their UK commercial activities during a reporting period if they satisfy the following two conditions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Condition 1 is that before the start of the period, the person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a declaration that the person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the amount of the commodity used in their UK commercial activities during the period will not exceed the prescribed threshold, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the prescribed information.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Condition 2 is that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period does not exceed the prescribed threshold.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-6">(6)</ref> apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person gives a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period exceeds the prescribed threshold.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If, before the relevant date, the regulated person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing the prescribed information, the person is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during the part of the reporting period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the start of the period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the date the notice is given.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the regulated person does not give a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>, the person is not exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during any part of the reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-date" eId="term-relevant-date">relevant date</term>” means the date during the reporting period that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities exceeds the prescribed threshold;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-enforcement-authority" eId="term-relevant-enforcement-authority">relevant enforcement authority</term>” means the enforcement authority on which the function of receiving notices under this paragraph has been conferred by Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribe thresholds by reference to weight or volume;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about how the amount of a forest risk commodity used in a regulated person’s UK commercial activities (including in relation to a forest risk commodity from which a product is derived) is to be determined,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b">(b)</ref> may include provision for determining the amount by reference to matters determined or published by the Secretary of State or other persons.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph (except under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>) the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-9">(9)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must include provision to ensure that in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person fails to comply with a requirement in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> in relation to their use of a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an enforcement authority is satisfied that the regulated person took all reasonable steps to implement a due diligence system in relation to the commodity used by the person in that particular case,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>a civil sanction may not be imposed on the regulated person in respect of the failure to comply.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the discharge under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order discharging the obligation provision making the discharge conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-manufacturer" eId="term-manufacturer">manufacturer</term>” has the meaning given by regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> which may define that term by reference (in particular) to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person’s involvement in the manufacture of a relevant product, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person’s relationship with a person involved in the manufacture of a relevant product;</p></content></level></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operator" eId="term-operator">operator</term>”, in relation to a compliance scheme, includes any person responsible for establishing, maintaining or managing the scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“product” and “material” include a product or material at a time when it becomes, or has become, waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-recovery" eId="term-recovery">recovery</term>”, in relation to products or materials, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>composting them, or any other transformation of them by biological processes, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>obtaining energy from them by any means;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify, in relation to products or materials, activities, or the activities, which are to be treated for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule and the regulations as re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order modify the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order modify an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> does not include power to make a change to an obligation which, had it been included in the original agreement, would have prevented the provision of the agreement which gave rise to the obligation being provision in relation to which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> were met.</p></content></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-surface-water" eId="term-surface-water">surface water</term>” has the same meaning as in the Water Framework Directive;</p></content></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-crossheading-land-drainage"><heading>Land drainage</heading><section eId="section-94"><num>94</num><heading>Valuation of other land in drainage district: England</heading><subsection eId="section-94-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 37 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 (apportionment of internal drainage board’s drainage expenses) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-94-2">(2)</ref> and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “shall” insert <quotedText>“, subject to subsection (5ZA)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5ZA)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in an English internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZB)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (5ZA) includes, in particular, provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about methods to be applied, or factors to be taken into account, in determining the value of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined on the basis of estimates, assumptions or averages;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined by reference to such time or times as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined by reference to the value shown for the time being in a list or register prepared for the purposes of another enactment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for determining the value of land which is only partly within the internal drainage district in question;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the making of adjustments to what would otherwise be determined to be the value of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for land to be taken to have a nil value.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZC)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (5ZA) may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>English drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all English drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZD)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection (5ZC) may, in particular, include provision for an English drainage board—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to elect that the regulations are to apply to them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to make such an election in accordance with the procedure specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZE)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (5ZA) may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different circumstances or different descriptions of English drainage board or of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZF)</num><content><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection (5ZE)(b) may include provision which amends or repeals any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZG)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5ZA) the Secretary of State must consult such persons (if any) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in the view of the Secretary of State, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZH)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5ZA) unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) of that Act (regulations) after “Subject to” insert <quotedText>“section 37(5ZH)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-95"><num>95</num><heading>Valuation of other land in drainage district: Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-95-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 83 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (which amends the Land Drainage Act 1991) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-95-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-95-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “subject to subsection (5ZA)” insert “and subject to subsection (5A),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-95-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in a Welsh internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in each of the inserted subsections (5B) and (5C) for “The regulations” substitute <quotedText>“Regulations under subsection (5A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5D) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5D)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5A) the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons (if any) as they consider appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in their view, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5A) unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-95-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “section 37(5ZH)” insert <quotedText>“and (5E),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-96"><num>96</num><heading>Valuation of agricultural land in drainage district: England and Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-96-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41 (rates charged by reference to annual value of agricultural land and buildings), in subsection (2), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><p>This is subject to section 41A below.</p></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 41 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>41A</num><heading>Alternative method of calculating annual value of agricultural land and buildings</heading><subsection eId="d25e15168"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate national authority may by regulations make provision for the annual value of each chargeable property in an internal drainage district to be determined for the purposes of this Chapter by the drainage board for that district in accordance with the regulations.</p><p>Any determination made under the regulations is subject to sections 43 and 44 below.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of any English internal drainage district, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any Welsh internal drainage district, the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15198"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may, in particular, make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the date by which a drainage board are to determine the annual value of each chargeable property in their internal drainage district;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about methods to be applied, or factors to be taken into account, in determining the annual value of a chargeable property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined on the basis of estimates, assumptions or averages;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to such time or times as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to the value shown for the time being in a list or register prepared for the purposes of another enactment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to the amount payable under a hypothetical transaction involving the property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for determining the annual value of a chargeable property which is only partly within the internal drainage district in question;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for the making of adjustments to what would otherwise be determined to be the annual value of a chargeable property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the determination of the annual value of a chargeable property to be made on behalf of a drainage board by a person, or a person of a description, specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>about the appointment by the drainage board of such a person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15198">(3)</ref>(f) may, in particular, include provision as to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the assumptions to be made about—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the date of the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the nature of the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the characteristics of the parties to the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the characteristics of the property;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>the terms of the transaction;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any matters relating to the chargeable property which are to be taken into account or disregarded;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any matters relating to comparable transactions which are to be taken into account or disregarded.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15324"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may make provision which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies to a drainage board which have determined the annual values of the chargeable properties in their internal drainage district for the purposes of this Chapter under the regulations (regardless of whether any of those determinations has been replaced under section 43 below or altered on appeal under section 46 below), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires the drainage board to make further determinations of those values for those purposes in accordance with the regulations at such times or at the end of such periods as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15324">(5)</ref> may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision in relation to such a further determination which is the same as or similar to that made in relation to an initial determination, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>apply provision in the regulations relating to an initial determination to a further determination, with or without modifications.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15366"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Secretary of State under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>English drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all English drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15393"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Welsh drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Welsh drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all Welsh drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15366">(7)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15393">(8)</ref> may, in particular, include provision for an internal drainage board—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to elect that the regulations are to apply to them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to make such an election in accordance with the procedure specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different circumstances or different descriptions of drainage board or of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e15459"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as the appropriate national authority considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15465"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15459">(10)(b)</ref> may include provision which amends or repeals any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (1) the appropriate national authority must consult such persons (if any) as the authority considers appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in the view of the authority, likely to affect the valuation of any chargeable properties.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(14)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> by the Welsh Ministers unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 42 (determination of annual value)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4) after “under this section” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A(1) above”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5) after “subsections (1) and (2) above” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A above”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 44 (effect of determinations under section 43) in each of subsections (2) and (3) after “Subject to” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above and to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 45 (appeals against determinations of annual value)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3)(b) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a fresh determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 46 (hearing and determination of appeals under section 45) in each of subsections (2)(a), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “section 37A(6) and (7),” insert <quotedText>“section 41A(13) and (14) and”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-97"><num>97</num><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection eId="section-97-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><section><num>37A</num><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>An officer of the Valuation Office of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs may disclose Revenue and Customs information to a qualifying person for a qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Information disclosed to a qualifying person under this section may be retained and used for any qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15626"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a “qualifying person”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an internal drainage board;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a person authorised to exercise any function of a body within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) relating to drainage rates or special levies;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person providing services to a body within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) relating to drainage rates or special levies;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>any other person specified in regulations made by the appropriate national authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15680"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a “qualifying purpose”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enabling the qualifying person to whom the disclosure is made, or any other qualifying person, to carry out any functions conferred by or under Chapter 1 or 2 of this Part or section 75 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>enabling the qualifying person to whom the disclosure is made, or any other qualifying person, to determine for the purposes of Part 1 how functions mentioned in paragraph (a) might be exercised by—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an internal drainage board which is proposed to be constituted under that Part, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the drainage board for an internal drainage district which is proposed to be constituted under that Part.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (3)(h) may only be made with the consent of the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (3)(h) by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (3)(h) by the Welsh Ministers unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State in relation to English internal drainage districts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers in relation to Welsh internal drainage districts;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-drainage-rates">drainage rates</term>” means drainage rates made by an internal drainage board under Chapter 2 of this Part;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information">Revenue and Customs information</term>” means information held as mentioned in section 18(1) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-special-levy">special levy</term>” means a special levy issued by an internal drainage board under regulations under section 75 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>37B</num><heading>Restrictions on onward disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection eId="d25e15779"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Information disclosed under section 37A or this section may not be further disclosed unless that further disclosure is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to a qualifying person for a qualifying purpose,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in pursuance of a court order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>with the consent of each person to whom the information relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>required under any other enactment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>permitted under any other enactment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15815"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Information may not be disclosed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref>(a) to a qualifying person within section 37A<ref href="#d25e15626">(3)</ref>(d), (e), (f) or (g),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under subsection (1)(a) to a person who is a qualifying person by virtue of regulations under section 37A(3)(h), where those regulations specify that this subsection is to apply in relation to the person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>under subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref>(e),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>except with the consent of the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (which may be general or specific).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Information disclosed to a qualifying person under this section may be retained and used for any qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15856"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15815">(2)</ref> by disclosing information relating to a person whose identity—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is specified in the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>can be deduced from it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that the person reasonably believed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the disclosure was lawful, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the information had already lawfully been made available to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15898"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, to a fine or to both;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A prosecution under this section may be instituted only by, or with the consent of, the Director of Public Prosecutions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>In relation to an offence under this section committed before the coming into force of paragraph 24(2) of Schedule 22 to the Sentencing Act 2020 (increase in maximum term that may be imposed on summary conviction of offence triable either way) the reference in subsection <ref href="#d25e15898">(6)</ref>(a) to 12 months is to be read as a reference to 6 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>This section is without prejudice to the pursuit of any remedy or the taking of any action in relation to a contravention of subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15815">(2)</ref> (whether or not subsection <ref href="#d25e15856">(4)</ref> applies to the contravention).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-person">qualifying person</term>” has the same meaning as in section 37A;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-purpose">qualifying purpose</term>” has the same meaning as in that section.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>37C</num><heading>Further provisions about disclosure under section 37A or 37B</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A disclosure of information under section 37A or 37B does not breach—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15992"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in section 37A or 37B authorises the making of a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the disclosure would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take the powers conferred by those sections into account), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which is prohibited by any of Parts 1 to 7 or Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of Part 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 by paragraphs 45 and 54 of Schedule 10 to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is fully in force, subsection <ref href="#d25e15992">(2)</ref>(b) has effect as if it included a reference to that Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16019"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Revenue and customs information relating to a person which has been disclosed under section 37A or 37B is exempt information by virtue of section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (prohibition on disclosure) if its further disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would specify the identity of the person to whom the information relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would enable the identity of such a person to be deduced.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e16019">(4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information-relating-to-a-person">revenue and customs information relating to a person</term>” has the same meaning as in section 19(2) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-data-protection-legislation">data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “and (5E),” insert <quotedText>“section 37A(6) and (7),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 70 (confidentiality of information obtained by Environment Agency and Natural Resources Body for Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing provision becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to information obtained by virtue of section 37A (disclosure of Revenue and Customs information).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 72(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment">enactment</term>” includes an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-drainage-board">English drainage board</term>” means a drainage board for an English internal drainage district;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-internal-drainage-district">English internal drainage district</term>” means an internal drainage district which is wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-drainage-board">Welsh drainage board</term>” means a drainage board for a Welsh internal drainage district;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-internal-drainage-district">Welsh internal drainage district</term>” means an internal drainage district which is wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-94"><num>94</num><heading>Valuation of other land in drainage district: England</heading><subsection eId="section-94-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 37 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 (apportionment of internal drainage board’s drainage expenses) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-94-2">(2)</ref> and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “shall” insert <quotedText>“, subject to subsection (5ZA)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5ZA)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in an English internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZB)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (5ZA) includes, in particular, provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about methods to be applied, or factors to be taken into account, in determining the value of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined on the basis of estimates, assumptions or averages;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined by reference to such time or times as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined by reference to the value shown for the time being in a list or register prepared for the purposes of another enactment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for determining the value of land which is only partly within the internal drainage district in question;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the making of adjustments to what would otherwise be determined to be the value of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for land to be taken to have a nil value.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZC)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (5ZA) may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>English drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all English drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZD)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection (5ZC) may, in particular, include provision for an English drainage board—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to elect that the regulations are to apply to them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to make such an election in accordance with the procedure specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZE)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (5ZA) may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different circumstances or different descriptions of English drainage board or of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZF)</num><content><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection (5ZE)(b) may include provision which amends or repeals any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZG)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5ZA) the Secretary of State must consult such persons (if any) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in the view of the Secretary of State, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZH)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5ZA) unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) of that Act (regulations) after “Subject to” insert <quotedText>“section 37(5ZH)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 37 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 (apportionment of internal drainage board’s drainage expenses) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-94-2">(2)</ref> and (3).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “shall” insert <quotedText>“, subject to subsection (5ZA)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-94-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5ZA)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in an English internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZB)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under subsection (5ZA) includes, in particular, provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about methods to be applied, or factors to be taken into account, in determining the value of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined on the basis of estimates, assumptions or averages;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined by reference to such time or times as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the value of land to be determined by reference to the value shown for the time being in a list or register prepared for the purposes of another enactment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for determining the value of land which is only partly within the internal drainage district in question;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the making of adjustments to what would otherwise be determined to be the value of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for land to be taken to have a nil value.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZC)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (5ZA) may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>English drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all English drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZD)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection (5ZC) may, in particular, include provision for an English drainage board—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to elect that the regulations are to apply to them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to make such an election in accordance with the procedure specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZE)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (5ZA) may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different circumstances or different descriptions of English drainage board or of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZF)</num><content><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection (5ZE)(b) may include provision which amends or repeals any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZG)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5ZA) the Secretary of State must consult such persons (if any) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in the view of the Secretary of State, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5ZH)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5ZA) unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) of that Act (regulations) after “Subject to” insert <quotedText>“section 37(5ZH)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-95"><num>95</num><heading>Valuation of other land in drainage district: Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-95-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 83 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (which amends the Land Drainage Act 1991) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-95-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-95-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “subject to subsection (5ZA)” insert “and subject to subsection (5A),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-95-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in a Welsh internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in each of the inserted subsections (5B) and (5C) for “The regulations” substitute <quotedText>“Regulations under subsection (5A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5D) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5D)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5A) the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons (if any) as they consider appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in their view, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5A) unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-95-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “section 37(5ZH)” insert <quotedText>“and (5E),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-95-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 83 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (which amends the Land Drainage Act 1991) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-95-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-95-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “subject to subsection (5ZA)” insert “and subject to subsection (5A),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-95-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in a Welsh internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in each of the inserted subsections (5B) and (5C) for “The regulations” substitute <quotedText>“Regulations under subsection (5A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5D) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5D)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5A) the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons (if any) as they consider appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in their view, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5A) unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-95-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “subject to subsection (5ZA)” insert “and subject to subsection (5A),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-95-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in a Welsh internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in each of the inserted subsections (5B) and (5C) for “The regulations” substitute <quotedText>“Regulations under subsection (5A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5D) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5D)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5A) the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons (if any) as they consider appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in their view, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5A) unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5A) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision for the value of other land in a Welsh internal drainage district to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in each of the inserted subsections (5B) and (5C) for “The regulations” substitute <quotedText>“Regulations under subsection (5A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for the inserted subsection (5D) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5D)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (5A) the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons (if any) as they consider appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in their view, likely to affect the valuation of any land.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (5A) unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-95-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “section 37(5ZH)” insert <quotedText>“and (5E),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-96"><num>96</num><heading>Valuation of agricultural land in drainage district: England and Wales</heading><subsection eId="section-96-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41 (rates charged by reference to annual value of agricultural land and buildings), in subsection (2), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><p>This is subject to section 41A below.</p></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 41 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>41A</num><heading>Alternative method of calculating annual value of agricultural land and buildings</heading><subsection eId="d25e15168"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate national authority may by regulations make provision for the annual value of each chargeable property in an internal drainage district to be determined for the purposes of this Chapter by the drainage board for that district in accordance with the regulations.</p><p>Any determination made under the regulations is subject to sections 43 and 44 below.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of any English internal drainage district, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any Welsh internal drainage district, the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15198"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may, in particular, make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the date by which a drainage board are to determine the annual value of each chargeable property in their internal drainage district;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about methods to be applied, or factors to be taken into account, in determining the annual value of a chargeable property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined on the basis of estimates, assumptions or averages;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to such time or times as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to the value shown for the time being in a list or register prepared for the purposes of another enactment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to the amount payable under a hypothetical transaction involving the property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for determining the annual value of a chargeable property which is only partly within the internal drainage district in question;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for the making of adjustments to what would otherwise be determined to be the annual value of a chargeable property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the determination of the annual value of a chargeable property to be made on behalf of a drainage board by a person, or a person of a description, specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>about the appointment by the drainage board of such a person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15198">(3)</ref>(f) may, in particular, include provision as to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the assumptions to be made about—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the date of the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the nature of the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the characteristics of the parties to the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the characteristics of the property;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>the terms of the transaction;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any matters relating to the chargeable property which are to be taken into account or disregarded;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any matters relating to comparable transactions which are to be taken into account or disregarded.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15324"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may make provision which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies to a drainage board which have determined the annual values of the chargeable properties in their internal drainage district for the purposes of this Chapter under the regulations (regardless of whether any of those determinations has been replaced under section 43 below or altered on appeal under section 46 below), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires the drainage board to make further determinations of those values for those purposes in accordance with the regulations at such times or at the end of such periods as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15324">(5)</ref> may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision in relation to such a further determination which is the same as or similar to that made in relation to an initial determination, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>apply provision in the regulations relating to an initial determination to a further determination, with or without modifications.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15366"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Secretary of State under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>English drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all English drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15393"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Welsh drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Welsh drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all Welsh drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15366">(7)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15393">(8)</ref> may, in particular, include provision for an internal drainage board—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to elect that the regulations are to apply to them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to make such an election in accordance with the procedure specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different circumstances or different descriptions of drainage board or of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e15459"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as the appropriate national authority considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15465"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15459">(10)(b)</ref> may include provision which amends or repeals any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (1) the appropriate national authority must consult such persons (if any) as the authority considers appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in the view of the authority, likely to affect the valuation of any chargeable properties.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(14)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> by the Welsh Ministers unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 42 (determination of annual value)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4) after “under this section” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A(1) above”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5) after “subsections (1) and (2) above” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A above”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 44 (effect of determinations under section 43) in each of subsections (2) and (3) after “Subject to” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above and to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 45 (appeals against determinations of annual value)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3)(b) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a fresh determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 46 (hearing and determination of appeals under section 45) in each of subsections (2)(a), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “section 37A(6) and (7),” insert <quotedText>“section 41A(13) and (14) and”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-96-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41 (rates charged by reference to annual value of agricultural land and buildings), in subsection (2), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><p>This is subject to section 41A below.</p></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-96-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 41 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>41A</num><heading>Alternative method of calculating annual value of agricultural land and buildings</heading><subsection eId="d25e15168"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The appropriate national authority may by regulations make provision for the annual value of each chargeable property in an internal drainage district to be determined for the purposes of this Chapter by the drainage board for that district in accordance with the regulations.</p><p>Any determination made under the regulations is subject to sections 43 and 44 below.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of any English internal drainage district, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any Welsh internal drainage district, the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15198"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may, in particular, make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the date by which a drainage board are to determine the annual value of each chargeable property in their internal drainage district;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about methods to be applied, or factors to be taken into account, in determining the annual value of a chargeable property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined on the basis of estimates, assumptions or averages;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to such time or times as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to the value shown for the time being in a list or register prepared for the purposes of another enactment;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>for the annual value of a chargeable property to be determined by reference to the amount payable under a hypothetical transaction involving the property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>for determining the annual value of a chargeable property which is only partly within the internal drainage district in question;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>for the making of adjustments to what would otherwise be determined to be the annual value of a chargeable property;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for the determination of the annual value of a chargeable property to be made on behalf of a drainage board by a person, or a person of a description, specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>about the appointment by the drainage board of such a person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15198">(3)</ref>(f) may, in particular, include provision as to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the assumptions to be made about—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the date of the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the nature of the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the characteristics of the parties to the transaction;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the characteristics of the property;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>the terms of the transaction;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any matters relating to the chargeable property which are to be taken into account or disregarded;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any matters relating to comparable transactions which are to be taken into account or disregarded.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15324"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may make provision which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applies to a drainage board which have determined the annual values of the chargeable properties in their internal drainage district for the purposes of this Chapter under the regulations (regardless of whether any of those determinations has been replaced under section 43 below or altered on appeal under section 46 below), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires the drainage board to make further determinations of those values for those purposes in accordance with the regulations at such times or at the end of such periods as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15324">(5)</ref> may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make provision in relation to such a further determination which is the same as or similar to that made in relation to an initial determination, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>apply provision in the regulations relating to an initial determination to a further determination, with or without modifications.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15366"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Secretary of State under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>English drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>English drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all English drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15393"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Welsh drainage boards specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Welsh drainage boards of a description specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>all Welsh drainage boards.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15366">(7)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15393">(8)</ref> may, in particular, include provision for an internal drainage board—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to elect that the regulations are to apply to them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to make such an election in accordance with the procedure specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different cases, including different provision in relation to different circumstances or different descriptions of drainage board or of land;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e15459"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision as the appropriate national authority considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15465"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Provision made by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e15459">(10)(b)</ref> may include provision which amends or repeals any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (1) the appropriate national authority must consult such persons (if any) as the authority considers appropriate having regard to the extent to which the regulations are, in the view of the authority, likely to affect the valuation of any chargeable properties.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(14)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection <ref href="#d25e15168">(1)</ref> by the Welsh Ministers unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 42 (determination of annual value)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4) after “under this section” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A(1) above”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5) after “subsections (1) and (2) above” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A above”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4) after “under this section” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A(1) above”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5) after “subsections (1) and (2) above” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A above”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 44 (effect of determinations under section 43) in each of subsections (2) and (3) after “Subject to” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above and to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 45 (appeals against determinations of annual value)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3)(b) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a fresh determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3)(b) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a fresh determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (7) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 46 (hearing and determination of appeals under section 45) in each of subsections (2)(a), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “section 37A(6) and (7),” insert <quotedText>“section 41A(13) and (14) and”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-97"><num>97</num><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection eId="section-97-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><section><num>37A</num><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>An officer of the Valuation Office of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs may disclose Revenue and Customs information to a qualifying person for a qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Information disclosed to a qualifying person under this section may be retained and used for any qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15626"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a “qualifying person”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an internal drainage board;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a person authorised to exercise any function of a body within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) relating to drainage rates or special levies;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person providing services to a body within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) relating to drainage rates or special levies;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>any other person specified in regulations made by the appropriate national authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15680"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a “qualifying purpose”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enabling the qualifying person to whom the disclosure is made, or any other qualifying person, to carry out any functions conferred by or under Chapter 1 or 2 of this Part or section 75 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>enabling the qualifying person to whom the disclosure is made, or any other qualifying person, to determine for the purposes of Part 1 how functions mentioned in paragraph (a) might be exercised by—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an internal drainage board which is proposed to be constituted under that Part, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the drainage board for an internal drainage district which is proposed to be constituted under that Part.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (3)(h) may only be made with the consent of the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (3)(h) by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (3)(h) by the Welsh Ministers unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State in relation to English internal drainage districts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers in relation to Welsh internal drainage districts;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-drainage-rates">drainage rates</term>” means drainage rates made by an internal drainage board under Chapter 2 of this Part;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information">Revenue and Customs information</term>” means information held as mentioned in section 18(1) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-special-levy">special levy</term>” means a special levy issued by an internal drainage board under regulations under section 75 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>37B</num><heading>Restrictions on onward disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection eId="d25e15779"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Information disclosed under section 37A or this section may not be further disclosed unless that further disclosure is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to a qualifying person for a qualifying purpose,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in pursuance of a court order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>with the consent of each person to whom the information relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>required under any other enactment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>permitted under any other enactment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15815"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Information may not be disclosed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref>(a) to a qualifying person within section 37A<ref href="#d25e15626">(3)</ref>(d), (e), (f) or (g),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under subsection (1)(a) to a person who is a qualifying person by virtue of regulations under section 37A(3)(h), where those regulations specify that this subsection is to apply in relation to the person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>under subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref>(e),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>except with the consent of the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (which may be general or specific).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Information disclosed to a qualifying person under this section may be retained and used for any qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15856"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15815">(2)</ref> by disclosing information relating to a person whose identity—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is specified in the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>can be deduced from it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that the person reasonably believed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the disclosure was lawful, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the information had already lawfully been made available to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15898"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, to a fine or to both;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A prosecution under this section may be instituted only by, or with the consent of, the Director of Public Prosecutions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>In relation to an offence under this section committed before the coming into force of paragraph 24(2) of Schedule 22 to the Sentencing Act 2020 (increase in maximum term that may be imposed on summary conviction of offence triable either way) the reference in subsection <ref href="#d25e15898">(6)</ref>(a) to 12 months is to be read as a reference to 6 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>This section is without prejudice to the pursuit of any remedy or the taking of any action in relation to a contravention of subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15815">(2)</ref> (whether or not subsection <ref href="#d25e15856">(4)</ref> applies to the contravention).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-person">qualifying person</term>” has the same meaning as in section 37A;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-purpose">qualifying purpose</term>” has the same meaning as in that section.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>37C</num><heading>Further provisions about disclosure under section 37A or 37B</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A disclosure of information under section 37A or 37B does not breach—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15992"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in section 37A or 37B authorises the making of a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the disclosure would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take the powers conferred by those sections into account), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which is prohibited by any of Parts 1 to 7 or Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of Part 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 by paragraphs 45 and 54 of Schedule 10 to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is fully in force, subsection <ref href="#d25e15992">(2)</ref>(b) has effect as if it included a reference to that Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16019"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Revenue and customs information relating to a person which has been disclosed under section 37A or 37B is exempt information by virtue of section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (prohibition on disclosure) if its further disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would specify the identity of the person to whom the information relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would enable the identity of such a person to be deduced.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e16019">(4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information-relating-to-a-person">revenue and customs information relating to a person</term>” has the same meaning as in section 19(2) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-data-protection-legislation">data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “and (5E),” insert <quotedText>“section 37A(6) and (7),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 70 (confidentiality of information obtained by Environment Agency and Natural Resources Body for Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing provision becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to information obtained by virtue of section 37A (disclosure of Revenue and Customs information).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 72(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment">enactment</term>” includes an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-drainage-board">English drainage board</term>” means a drainage board for an English internal drainage district;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-internal-drainage-district">English internal drainage district</term>” means an internal drainage district which is wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-drainage-board">Welsh drainage board</term>” means a drainage board for a Welsh internal drainage district;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-internal-drainage-district">Welsh internal drainage district</term>” means an internal drainage district which is wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-97-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-97-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><section><num>37A</num><heading>Disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>An officer of the Valuation Office of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs may disclose Revenue and Customs information to a qualifying person for a qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Information disclosed to a qualifying person under this section may be retained and used for any qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15626"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a “qualifying person”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an internal drainage board;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a person authorised to exercise any function of a body within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) relating to drainage rates or special levies;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person providing services to a body within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) relating to drainage rates or special levies;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>any other person specified in regulations made by the appropriate national authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15680"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a “qualifying purpose”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enabling the qualifying person to whom the disclosure is made, or any other qualifying person, to carry out any functions conferred by or under Chapter 1 or 2 of this Part or section 75 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>enabling the qualifying person to whom the disclosure is made, or any other qualifying person, to determine for the purposes of Part 1 how functions mentioned in paragraph (a) might be exercised by—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an internal drainage board which is proposed to be constituted under that Part, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the drainage board for an internal drainage district which is proposed to be constituted under that Part.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (3)(h) may only be made with the consent of the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (3)(h) by the Secretary of State unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations may not be made under subsection (3)(h) by the Welsh Ministers unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-national-authority">the appropriate national authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State in relation to English internal drainage districts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers in relation to Welsh internal drainage districts;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-drainage-rates">drainage rates</term>” means drainage rates made by an internal drainage board under Chapter 2 of this Part;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information">Revenue and Customs information</term>” means information held as mentioned in section 18(1) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-special-levy">special levy</term>” means a special levy issued by an internal drainage board under regulations under section 75 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>37B</num><heading>Restrictions on onward disclosure of Revenue and Customs information</heading><subsection eId="d25e15779"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Information disclosed under section 37A or this section may not be further disclosed unless that further disclosure is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to a qualifying person for a qualifying purpose,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in pursuance of a court order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>with the consent of each person to whom the information relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>required under any other enactment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>permitted under any other enactment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15815"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Information may not be disclosed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref>(a) to a qualifying person within section 37A<ref href="#d25e15626">(3)</ref>(d), (e), (f) or (g),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>under subsection (1)(a) to a person who is a qualifying person by virtue of regulations under section 37A(3)(h), where those regulations specify that this subsection is to apply in relation to the person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>under subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref>(e),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>except with the consent of the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (which may be general or specific).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Information disclosed to a qualifying person under this section may be retained and used for any qualifying purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15856"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15815">(2)</ref> by disclosing information relating to a person whose identity—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is specified in the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>can be deduced from it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that the person reasonably believed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the disclosure was lawful, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the information had already lawfully been made available to the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15898"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, to a fine or to both;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A prosecution under this section may be instituted only by, or with the consent of, the Director of Public Prosecutions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>In relation to an offence under this section committed before the coming into force of paragraph 24(2) of Schedule 22 to the Sentencing Act 2020 (increase in maximum term that may be imposed on summary conviction of offence triable either way) the reference in subsection <ref href="#d25e15898">(6)</ref>(a) to 12 months is to be read as a reference to 6 months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>This section is without prejudice to the pursuit of any remedy or the taking of any action in relation to a contravention of subsection <ref href="#d25e15779">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e15815">(2)</ref> (whether or not subsection <ref href="#d25e15856">(4)</ref> applies to the contravention).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-person">qualifying person</term>” has the same meaning as in section 37A;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-purpose">qualifying purpose</term>” has the same meaning as in that section.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>37C</num><heading>Further provisions about disclosure under section 37A or 37B</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A disclosure of information under section 37A or 37B does not breach—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any obligation of confidence owed by the person making the disclosure, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e15992"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in section 37A or 37B authorises the making of a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the disclosure would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take the powers conferred by those sections into account), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which is prohibited by any of Parts 1 to 7 or Chapter 1 of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Until the repeal of Part 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 by paragraphs 45 and 54 of Schedule 10 to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is fully in force, subsection <ref href="#d25e15992">(2)</ref>(b) has effect as if it included a reference to that Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16019"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Revenue and customs information relating to a person which has been disclosed under section 37A or 37B is exempt information by virtue of section 44(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (prohibition on disclosure) if its further disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would specify the identity of the person to whom the information relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would enable the identity of such a person to be deduced.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#d25e16019">(4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-revenue-and-customs-information-relating-to-a-person">revenue and customs information relating to a person</term>” has the same meaning as in section 19(2) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-data-protection-legislation">data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-97-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “and (5E),” insert <quotedText>“section 37A(6) and (7),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-97-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In section 70 (confidentiality of information obtained by Environment Agency and Natural Resources Body for Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing provision becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to information obtained by virtue of section 37A (disclosure of Revenue and Customs information).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-97-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing provision becomes subsection (1);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-97-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to information obtained by virtue of section 37A (disclosure of Revenue and Customs information).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-97-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 72(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment">enactment</term>” includes an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-drainage-board">English drainage board</term>” means a drainage board for an English internal drainage district;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-internal-drainage-district">English internal drainage district</term>” means an internal drainage district which is wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-drainage-board">Welsh drainage board</term>” means a drainage board for a Welsh internal drainage district;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-internal-drainage-district">Welsh internal drainage district</term>” means an internal drainage district which is wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-6"><num>PART 6</num><heading>Nature and biodiversity</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-biodiversity-gain-in-planning"><heading>Biodiversity gain in planning</heading><section eId="section-98"><num>98</num><heading>Biodiversity gain as condition of planning permission</heading><content><p>Schedule 14 makes provision for biodiversity gain to be a condition of planning permission in England.</p></content></section><section eId="section-99"><num>99</num><heading>Biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects</heading><content><p>Schedule 15 makes provision about biodiversity gain in relation to development consent for nationally significant infrastructure projects.</p></content></section><section eId="section-100"><num>100</num><heading>Biodiversity gain site register</heading><subsection eId="section-100-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for and in relation to a register of biodiversity gain sites (“<term refersTo="#term-the-biodiversity-gain-site-register" eId="term-the-biodiversity-gain-site-register">the biodiversity gain site register</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity gain site is land where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person is required under a conservation covenant or planning obligation to carry out works for the purpose of habitat enhancement,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that or another person is required to maintain the enhancement for at least 30 years after the completion of those works, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 the enhancement is made available to be allocated (conditionally or unconditionally, and whether for consideration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms of the covenant or obligation to one or more developments for which planning permission is granted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section must provide for the information in the register to be accessible to members of the public.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may in particular make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person who is to establish and maintain the biodiversity gain site register (who may be the Secretary of State, Natural England or another person);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>circumstances in which land is or is not eligible to be registered;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>applications to register land in the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the information to be recorded in relation to any land that is registered;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>amendments to the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>removal of land from the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>fees payable in respect of any application under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-c">(4)(c)</ref> may in particular include provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is entitled to apply to register land in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure to be followed in making an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the information to be provided in respect of an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how an application is to be determined;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>appeals against the rejection of an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>financial penalties for the supply of false or misleading information in connection with an application.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-d">(4)(d)</ref> may in particular require the recording of the following in relation to any land registered in the biodiversity gain site register—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location and area of the land;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the works to be carried out on the land and the habitat enhancement to be achieved by them;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about the habitat of the land before the commencement of those works;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the person who applied to register the land and (if different) the person by whom the requirement to carry out the works or maintain the habitat enhancement is enforceable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any development to which any of the habitat enhancement has been allocated;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value (for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Schedule 2A to the Planning Act 2008) of any such habitat enhancement in relation to any such development.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend subsection <ref href="#section-100-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> so as to substitute for the period for the time being specified there a different period of at least 30 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section making provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-g">(4)(g)</ref> or <ref href="#section-100-5-f">(5)(f)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Other regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must keep under review—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the supply of land for registration in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the period specified in subsection (2)(b) or in paragraph 9(3) of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 can be increased under subsection <ref href="#section-100-7">(7)</ref> or paragraph 9(4) of that Schedule without adversely affecting that supply.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-development" eId="term-development">development</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-habitat-enhancement" eId="term-habitat-enhancement">habitat enhancement</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-obligation" eId="term-planning-obligation">planning obligation</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-planning-permission" eId="term-planning-permission">planning permission</term>” have the same meanings as in Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-101"><num>101</num><heading>Biodiversity credits</heading><subsection eId="section-101-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make arrangements under which a person who is entitled to carry out the development of any land may purchase a credit from the Secretary of State for the purpose of meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Schedule 2A to the Planning Act 2008.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A credit is to be regarded for the purposes of that Schedule as having such biodiversity value as is determined under the arrangements.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The arrangements may in particular include arrangements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications to purchase credits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount payable in respect of a credit of a given value;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>proof of purchase;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>reimbursement for credits purchased for development which is not carried out.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In determining the amount payable under the arrangements for a credit of a given value the Secretary of State must have regard to the need to determine an amount which does not discourage the registration of land in the biodiversity gain sites register.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish information about the arrangements, including in particular the amount payable for credits.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may use payments received under arrangements under this section for the following purposes (only)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for the purpose of habitat enhancement (within the meaning of Part 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) on land in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>purchasing interests in land in England with a view to carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for that purpose;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>operating or administering the arrangements.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The references to works in subsection (6) do not include works which the Secretary of State is required to carry out apart from this section by virtue of any enactment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish reports relating to the discharge of the Secretary of State’s functions under subsections <ref href="#section-101-1">(1)</ref> and (6).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>A report must relate to a period not exceeding a year which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of the first report, begins on the date on which Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 comes into force in relation to any development (within the meaning of Part 3 of that Act), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any subsequent report, begins on the day after the last day of the period to which the previous report related.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A report must set out—</p></content></subsection><level class="para1" eId="section-101-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the total payments received under arrangements under this section in the period to which the report relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how those payments have been used, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>where those payments have been used for the purpose of carrying out or securing the carrying out of works for the purpose of habitat enhancement, the projected biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement at such time or times after completion of the works as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to specify.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-biodiversity-objective-and-reporting"><heading>Biodiversity objective and reporting</heading><section eId="section-102"><num>102</num><heading>General duty to conserve and enhance biodiversity</heading><subsection eId="section-102-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (duty to conserve biodiversity) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-102-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-102-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “conserve” insert <quotedText>“and enhance”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsections (A1) and (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “the general biodiversity objective” is the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in England through the exercise of functions in relation to England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A public authority which has any functions exercisable in relation to England must from time to time consider what action the authority can properly take, consistently with the proper exercise of its functions, to further the general biodiversity objective.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>After that consideration the authority must (unless it concludes there is no new action it can properly take)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determine such policies and specific objectives as it considers appropriate for taking action to further the general biodiversity objective, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>take such action as it considers appropriate, in the light of those policies and objectives, to further that objective.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The requirements of subsection (1A)(a) may be satisfied (to any extent) by revising any existing policies and specific objectives for taking action to further the general biodiversity objective.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1C)</num><content><p>The first consideration required by subsection (1) must be completed by the authority within the period of one year beginning with the day on which section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1D)</num><content><p>Any subsequent consideration required by subsection (1) must be completed no more than five years after the completion of the authority’s previous consideration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16671"><num>(1E)</num><content><p>A determination required by subsection (1A)(a) must be made as soon as practicable after the completion of the consideration to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1F)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this section prevents the authority from—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determining or revising policies and specific objectives at any time, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taking action to further the general biodiversity objective at any time.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2) for “subsection (1)” substitute <quotedText>“subsections (1) and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>In complying with subsections (1) and (1A) the authority must in particular have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e16717"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any relevant local nature recovery strategy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any relevant species conservation strategy or protected site strategy prepared by Natural England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16729"><num>(2B)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must issue guidance to local planning authorities as to how they are to comply with their duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e16717">(2A)(a)</ref> when complying with subsections (1) and (1A) in their capacity as such authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>Guidance under subsection <ref href="#d25e16729">(2B)</ref> must be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>published by the Secretary of State in such manner as the Secretary of State thinks fit,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>kept under review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revised where the Secretary of State considers it appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>The first guidance under subsection <ref href="#d25e16729">(2B)</ref> must be published by the Secretary of State within the period of two years beginning with the day on which section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 comes into force.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The action which may be taken by the authority to further the general biodiversity objective includes, in particular, action taken for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conserving, restoring or otherwise enhancing a population of a particular species, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conserving, restoring or otherwise enhancing a particular type of habitat.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This section has effect in relation to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs with the following modifications—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the omission from subsection (A1) of the words “in England” and “in relation to England”;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the omission from subsection (1) of the words from “which” to “England”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this section references to England include the territorial sea adjacent to England.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In section 41 of that Act (biodiversity lists and action (England))—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “conserving” insert <quotedText>“or enhancing”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3) for “and (2)” substitute <quotedText>“and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-103"><num>103</num><heading>Biodiversity reports</heading><subsection eId="section-103-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>40A</num><heading>Biodiversity reports</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England other than a parish council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local planning authority in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a designated authority (see subsection <ref href="#d25e17030">(8)(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16904"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A public authority to which this section applies (“<term refersTo="#term-the-authority">the authority</term>”) must publish biodiversity reports in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity report so published must contain—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a summary of the action which the authority has taken over the period covered by the report for the purpose of complying with its duties under section 40(1) and (1A),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a summary of the authority’s plans for complying with those duties over the period of five years following the period covered by the report,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any quantitative data required to be included in the report by regulations under subsection (8)(b), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other information that the authority considers it appropriate to include in the report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the authority is a local planning authority, its biodiversity report must also contain—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a summary of the action taken by the authority in carrying out its functions under Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (biodiversity gain as condition of planning permission) over the period covered by the report,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information about any biodiversity gains resulting or expected to result from biodiversity gain plans approved by the authority during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a summary of the authority’s plans for carrying out those functions over the five year period following the period covered by the report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity report—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must specify the period covered by the report, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be published within the period of 12 weeks following the last day of that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The authority’s first biodiversity report must cover a period chosen by the authority which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is no longer than three years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>begins with the day on which the authority first becomes subject to the duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e16904">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A subsequent biodiversity report made by the authority must cover a period chosen by the authority which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is no longer than five years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>begins with the day after the last day of the period covered by its most recent biodiversity report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e17024"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e17030"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for specified public authorities, or public authorities of a specified description, to be designated authorities for the purposes of this section;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require biodiversity reports to include specified quantitative data relating to biodiversity in any area of land in England in relation to which the authority exercises any functions.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Public authorities with no functions exercisable in relation to England may not be designated under subsection <ref href="#d25e17030">(8)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>The power to make regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e17024">(8)</ref> is exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e17024">(8)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Terms used in this section and section 40 have the same meaning as in that section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-local-nature-recovery-strategies"><heading>Local nature recovery strategies</heading><section eId="section-104"><num>104</num><heading>Local nature recovery strategies for England</heading><subsection eId="section-104-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>There are to be local nature recovery strategies for areas in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Together the local nature recovery strategies are to cover the whole of England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is to determine the areas within England to which individual local nature recovery strategies are to relate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The area of a local authority, other than a county council, may not be split between local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 40(2A) of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (duty to conserve biodiversity) makes provision about the duties of public authorities in relation to local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-105"><num>105</num><heading>Preparation of local nature recovery strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-105-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local nature recovery strategy for an area (“the strategy area”) is to be prepared and published by the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The responsible authority for a local nature recovery strategy is such one of the following authorities as is appointed by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Mayor of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the mayor for the area of a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a National Park authority in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Broads Authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>Natural England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished from time to time by the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the procedure to be followed in the preparation and publication, and review and republication, of local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, for example, include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area but which is not the responsible authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a local nature recovery strategy to be agreed by all of the local authorities whose areas are within the strategy area;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the procedure for reaching such agreement and for the resolution of disagreements (including resolution by the Secretary of State or by a public inquiry);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for consultation, including consultation of members of the public;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for the times at or after which a local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-106"><num>106</num><heading>Content of local nature recovery strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-106-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local nature recovery strategy relating to an area (“the strategy area”) is to include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement of biodiversity priorities for the strategy area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local habitat map for the whole strategy area or two or more local habitat maps which together cover the whole strategy area.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The statement of biodiversity priorities referred to in subsection (1)(a) is to include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a description of the strategy area and its biodiversity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a description of the opportunities for recovering or enhancing biodiversity, in terms of habitats and species, in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the priorities, in terms of habitats and species, for recovering or enhancing biodiversity (taking into account the contribution that recovering or enhancing biodiversity can also make to other environmental benefits), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>proposals as to potential measures relating to those priorities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A local habitat map referred to in subsection (1)(b) is a map identifying—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any nature reserves in the strategy area provided under section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>other areas in the strategy area which in the opinion of the responsible authority—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>are, or could become, of particular importance for biodiversity, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>are areas where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a particular contribution to other environmental benefits.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A local habitat map which does not relate to the whole of the strategy area must relate to the area of one or more local authorities within the strategy area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information to be included in a local nature recovery strategy pursuant to the requirements in subsections (1) to (3), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matters to be included in a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A responsible authority must have regard to the guidance when preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-107"><num>107</num><heading>Information to be provided by the Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-107-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purpose of assisting responsible authorities in their preparation of local nature recovery strategies, the Secretary of State must prepare and publish a national habitat map for England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The national habitat map must in particular identify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>other areas that in the opinion of the Secretary of State are of particular importance for biodiversity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may from time to time review and republish the national habitat map.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must inform a responsible authority of any area in the authority’s strategy area which falls within subsection (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An area falls within this subsection if in the Secretary of State’s opinion—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the area could be of greater importance for biodiversity, or is an area where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a contribution to other environmental benefits, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the area could contribute to the establishment of a network of areas across England for the recovery and enhancement of biodiversity in England as a whole.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must provide a responsible authority with any other information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that is held by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State considers might assist the authority in preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-108"><num>108</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-108-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section has effect for the purposes of sections 104 to 107.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">Local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county or district council in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a London borough council;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-national-conservation-site" eId="term-national-conservation-site">National conservation site</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, within the meaning of Part 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a national nature reserve declared in accordance with section 35 of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a Ramsar site, within the meaning of section 37A of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone designated under section 116 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a European site, within the meaning of regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00045" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-conservation"><heading>Conservation</heading><section eId="section-109"><num>109</num><heading>Species conservation strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-109-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for improving the conservation status of any species of fauna or flora.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A strategy under subsection (1) is called a “species conservation strategy”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A species conservation strategy must relate to an area (the “strategy area”) consisting of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A species conservation strategy for a species may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify areas or features in the strategy area which are of importance to the conservation of the species,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>identify priorities in relation to the creation or enhancement of habitat for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>set out how Natural England proposes to exercise its functions in relation to the species across the whole of the strategy area or in any part of it for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on the giving by any other public authority of consents or approvals which might affect the conservation status of the species in the strategy area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation status of the species in the strategy area that may arise from a plan, project or other activity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a species conservation strategy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England and any prescribed authority must co-operate with Natural England in the preparation and implementation of a species conservation strategy so far as relevant to the authority’s functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may give guidance to local planning authorities in England and to prescribed authorities as to how to discharge the duty in subsection (6).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England and any prescribed authority must in the exercise of its functions have regard to a species conservation strategy so far as relevant to its functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Wales for the general or residual purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Scotland for the general or residual purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” means a person who is a local planning authority for the purposes of any provision of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-authority" eId="term-prescribed-authority">prescribed authority</term>” means an authority exercising functions of a public nature in England which is specified for the purposes of this section by regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (10) are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-110"><num>110</num><heading>Protected site strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-110-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>improving the conservation and management of a protected site, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>managing the impact of plans, projects or other activities (wherever undertaken) on the conservation and management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A strategy under subsection <ref href="#section-110-1">(1)</ref> is called a “protected site strategy”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-protected-site" eId="term-protected-site">protected site</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a European site,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent the site or zone is within England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A protected site strategy for a protected site may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include an assessment of the impact that any plan, project or other activity may have on the conservation or management of the protected site (whether assessed individually or cumulatively with other activities),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site that may arise from a plan, project or other activity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>identify any plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers is necessary for the purposes of the conservation or management of the protected site, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>cover any other matter which Natural England considers is relevant to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In preparing a protected site strategy for a protected site, Natural England must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any local planning authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>within which any part of the protected site is located, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>within which a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site is being, or is proposed to be, undertaken,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any public authority in England—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that is undertaking, or proposing to undertake, a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the consent or approval of which is required in respect of a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>that Natural England considers may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>any IFC authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conservation or management of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the sea fisheries resources of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>the Marine Management Organisation, where—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>any part of the protected site is within the MMO’s area, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Natural England considers any part of the MMO’s area may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any other person that Natural England considers should be consulted in respect of the strategy, including the general public or any section of it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsections <ref href="#section-110-4">(4)</ref> and <ref href="#section-110-5">(5)</ref>, a reference to an adverse impact on the conservation or management of a protected site includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a European site, anything which adversely affects the integrity of the site,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a site of special scientific interest, anything which is likely to adversely affect the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features by reason of which the site is of special interest,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a marine conservation zone, anything which hinders the conservation objectives stated for the zone pursuant to section 117(2) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other thing which causes deterioration of natural habitats and the habitats of species as well as disturbance of the species in the protected site, in so far as such disturbance could be significant in relation to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A person whom Natural England consults under subsection <ref href="#section-110-5-a">(5)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-110-5-e">(e)</ref> must co-operate with Natural England in the preparation of a protected site strategy so far as relevant to the person’s functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may give guidance as to how to discharge the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-110-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>A person must have regard to a protected site strategy so far as relevant to any duty which the person has under—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00046" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 28G to 28I of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 125 to 128 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a protected site strategy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>The duty to consult a person under subsection (5) also applies when Natural England amends a protected site strategy under subsection <ref href="#section-110-11">(11)</ref> so far as the amendment is relevant to the person’s functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-13"><num>(13)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the meaning given in section 109;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-european-site" eId="term-european-site">European site</term>” has the meaning given in regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ifc-authority" eId="term-ifc-authority">IFC authority</term>” means an inshore fisheries and conservation authority created under section 150 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” has the meaning given in section 109;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-marine-conservation-zone" eId="term-marine-conservation-zone">marine conservation zone</term>” means an area designated as a marine conservation zone under section 116(1) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-mmos-area" eId="term-mmos-area">MMO’s area</term>” has the meaning given in section 2(12) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” has the meaning given in section 40(4) of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sea-fisheries-resources" eId="term-sea-fisheries-resources">sea fisheries resources</term>” has the meaning given in section 153(10) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-site-of-special-scientific-interest" eId="term-site-of-special-scientific-interest">site of special scientific interest</term>” means an area notified under section 28(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-111"><num>111</num><heading>Wildlife conservation: licences</heading><subsection eId="section-111-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In section 10 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (exceptions to section 9 of that Act), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>anything done in relation to an animal of any species pursuant to a licence granted by Natural England under regulation 55 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00047" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) in respect of an animal or animals of that species</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 16 of that Act (power to grant licences), in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (h), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>in England, for reasons of overriding public interest</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3B)</num><intro><p>In England, the appropriate authority shall not grant a licence under subsection (3) unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there is no other satisfactory solution, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the grant of the licence is not detrimental to the survival of any population of the species of animal or plant to which the licence relates.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, in subsections (5A)(c) and (6)(b), after “two years,” insert <quotedText>“or in the case of a licence granted by Natural England five years,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, in subsection (9)(c), after “to (e)” insert <quotedText>“or (j)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00048" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>), in regulation 55(10), for “two years” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>five years, in the case of a licence granted by Natural England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>two years, in any other case.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-habitats-regulations"><heading>Habitats Regulations</heading><section eId="section-112"><num>112</num><heading>Habitats Regulations: power to amend general duties</heading><subsection eId="section-112-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00049" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) (the “<term refersTo="#term-habitats-regulations" eId="term-habitats-regulations">Habitats Regulations</term>”), as they apply in relation to England, for the purposes in subsection <ref href="#section-112-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The purposes are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>to require persons within regulation 9(1) of the Habitats Regulations to exercise functions to which that regulation applies—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to comply with requirements imposed by regulations under this section, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to further objectives specified in regulations under this section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>instead of exercising them to secure compliance with the requirements of the Directives;</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require persons within regulation 9(3) of the Habitats Regulations, when exercising functions to which that regulation applies, to have regard to matters specified by regulations under this section instead of the requirements of the Directives.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may impose requirements, or specify objectives or matters, relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets in respect of biodiversity set by regulations under section 1 or 3;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>improvements to the natural environment which relate to biodiversity and are set out in an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose any other requirements, or specify any other objectives or matters, relating to the conservation or enhancement of biodiversity that the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may also, in connection with provision made for the purposes in subsection <ref href="#section-112-2">(2)</ref>, amend other provisions of the Habitats Regulations, as they apply in relation to England, which refer to requirements, objectives or provisions of the Directives.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only if satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-112-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not come into force before 1 February 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-directives" eId="term-the-directives">the Directives</term>” has the same meaning as in the Habitats Regulations (see regulation 3(1));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Wales for the general or residual purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Scotland for the general or residual purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-113"><num>113</num><heading>Habitats Regulations: power to amend Part 6</heading><subsection eId="section-113-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00050" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) (the “<term refersTo="#term-habitats-regulations" eId="term-habitats-regulations">Habitats Regulations</term>”) (assessment of plans and projects) as they apply in relation to England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only if satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-113-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the same meaning as in section 112.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-tree-felling-and-planting"><heading>Tree felling and planting</heading><section eId="section-114"><num>114</num><heading>Controlling the felling of trees in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 16 makes amendments to Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 in relation to the enforcement of the power to control the felling of trees in England.</p></content></section><section eId="section-115"><num>115</num><heading>Local highway authorities in England to consult before felling street trees</heading><content><p><mod>After section 96 of the Highways Act 1980 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>96A</num><heading>Duty of local highway authorities in England to consult before felling street trees</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local highway authority in England must consult members of the public before felling a tree on an urban road (a “street tree”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local highway authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State to local highway authorities about how to discharge the duty under subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The duty under subsection (1) does not apply in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the street tree has a diameter not exceeding 8 centimetres (measured over the bark, at a point 1.3 metres above ground level),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority considers that the street tree is dead,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the authority considers that the street tree is required to be felled—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by virtue of an order under the Plant Health Act 1967, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>under any enactment on the basis that the tree is dangerous,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>the authority considers that the street tree is required to be felled in order to comply with—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a duty to make reasonable adjustments in the Equality Act 2010 because the tree is causing an obstruction (see section 20 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a duty in section 29 of that Act (prohibitions on discrimination etc in the provision of services) because the tree is causing an obstruction, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>the felling of the street tree is required for the purpose of carrying out development authorised by—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>planning permission granted under section 70, 73, 76D, 77 or 79 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>outline planning permission granted under section 92 of that Act.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-urban-road">urban road</term>” means a highway, other than a trunk road or classified road, which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a restricted road for the purposes of section 81 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (30 miles per hour speed limit),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is subject to an order made by virtue of section 84(1)(a) of that Act imposing a speed limit not exceeding 40 miles per hour, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is otherwise a street in an urban area.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-use-of-forest-risk-commodities-in-commercial-activity"><heading>Use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity</heading><section eId="section-116"><num>116</num><heading>Use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity</heading><subsection eId="section-116-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 17—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 makes provision about the use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 makes provision about enforcement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Part 3 contains general provisions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the affirmative procedure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c">2(4)(c)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5">5</ref> (except for paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the negative procedure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-biodiversity-gain-in-planning"><heading>Biodiversity gain in planning</heading><section eId="section-98"><num>98</num><heading>Biodiversity gain as condition of planning permission</heading><content><p>Schedule 14 makes provision for biodiversity gain to be a condition of planning permission in England.</p></content></section><section eId="section-99"><num>99</num><heading>Biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects</heading><content><p>Schedule 15 makes provision about biodiversity gain in relation to development consent for nationally significant infrastructure projects.</p></content></section><section eId="section-100"><num>100</num><heading>Biodiversity gain site register</heading><subsection eId="section-100-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for and in relation to a register of biodiversity gain sites (“<term refersTo="#term-the-biodiversity-gain-site-register" eId="term-the-biodiversity-gain-site-register">the biodiversity gain site register</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity gain site is land where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person is required under a conservation covenant or planning obligation to carry out works for the purpose of habitat enhancement,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that or another person is required to maintain the enhancement for at least 30 years after the completion of those works, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 the enhancement is made available to be allocated (conditionally or unconditionally, and whether for consideration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms of the covenant or obligation to one or more developments for which planning permission is granted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section must provide for the information in the register to be accessible to members of the public.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may in particular make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person who is to establish and maintain the biodiversity gain site register (who may be the Secretary of State, Natural England or another person);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>circumstances in which land is or is not eligible to be registered;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>applications to register land in the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the information to be recorded in relation to any land that is registered;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>amendments to the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>removal of land from the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>fees payable in respect of any application under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-c">(4)(c)</ref> may in particular include provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is entitled to apply to register land in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure to be followed in making an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the information to be provided in respect of an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how an application is to be determined;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>appeals against the rejection of an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>financial penalties for the supply of false or misleading information in connection with an application.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-d">(4)(d)</ref> may in particular require the recording of the following in relation to any land registered in the biodiversity gain site register—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location and area of the land;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the works to be carried out on the land and the habitat enhancement to be achieved by them;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about the habitat of the land before the commencement of those works;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the person who applied to register the land and (if different) the person by whom the requirement to carry out the works or maintain the habitat enhancement is enforceable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any development to which any of the habitat enhancement has been allocated;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value (for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Schedule 2A to the Planning Act 2008) of any such habitat enhancement in relation to any such development.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend subsection <ref href="#section-100-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> so as to substitute for the period for the time being specified there a different period of at least 30 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section making provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-g">(4)(g)</ref> or <ref href="#section-100-5-f">(5)(f)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Other regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must keep under review—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the supply of land for registration in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the period specified in subsection (2)(b) or in paragraph 9(3) of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 can be increased under subsection <ref href="#section-100-7">(7)</ref> or paragraph 9(4) of that Schedule without adversely affecting that supply.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-development" eId="term-development">development</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-habitat-enhancement" eId="term-habitat-enhancement">habitat enhancement</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-obligation" eId="term-planning-obligation">planning obligation</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-planning-permission" eId="term-planning-permission">planning permission</term>” have the same meanings as in Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-101"><num>101</num><heading>Biodiversity credits</heading><subsection eId="section-101-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make arrangements under which a person who is entitled to carry out the development of any land may purchase a credit from the Secretary of State for the purpose of meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Schedule 2A to the Planning Act 2008.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A credit is to be regarded for the purposes of that Schedule as having such biodiversity value as is determined under the arrangements.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The arrangements may in particular include arrangements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications to purchase credits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount payable in respect of a credit of a given value;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>proof of purchase;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>reimbursement for credits purchased for development which is not carried out.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In determining the amount payable under the arrangements for a credit of a given value the Secretary of State must have regard to the need to determine an amount which does not discourage the registration of land in the biodiversity gain sites register.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish information about the arrangements, including in particular the amount payable for credits.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may use payments received under arrangements under this section for the following purposes (only)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for the purpose of habitat enhancement (within the meaning of Part 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) on land in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>purchasing interests in land in England with a view to carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for that purpose;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>operating or administering the arrangements.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The references to works in subsection (6) do not include works which the Secretary of State is required to carry out apart from this section by virtue of any enactment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish reports relating to the discharge of the Secretary of State’s functions under subsections <ref href="#section-101-1">(1)</ref> and (6).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>A report must relate to a period not exceeding a year which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of the first report, begins on the date on which Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 comes into force in relation to any development (within the meaning of Part 3 of that Act), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any subsequent report, begins on the day after the last day of the period to which the previous report related.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A report must set out—</p></content></subsection><level class="para1" eId="section-101-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the total payments received under arrangements under this section in the period to which the report relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how those payments have been used, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>where those payments have been used for the purpose of carrying out or securing the carrying out of works for the purpose of habitat enhancement, the projected biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement at such time or times after completion of the works as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to specify.</p></content></level></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-98"><num>98</num><heading>Biodiversity gain as condition of planning permission</heading><content><p>Schedule 14 makes provision for biodiversity gain to be a condition of planning permission in England.</p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-99"><num>99</num><heading>Biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects</heading><content><p>Schedule 15 makes provision about biodiversity gain in relation to development consent for nationally significant infrastructure projects.</p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100"><num>100</num><heading>Biodiversity gain site register</heading><subsection eId="section-100-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for and in relation to a register of biodiversity gain sites (“<term refersTo="#term-the-biodiversity-gain-site-register" eId="term-the-biodiversity-gain-site-register">the biodiversity gain site register</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity gain site is land where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person is required under a conservation covenant or planning obligation to carry out works for the purpose of habitat enhancement,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that or another person is required to maintain the enhancement for at least 30 years after the completion of those works, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 the enhancement is made available to be allocated (conditionally or unconditionally, and whether for consideration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms of the covenant or obligation to one or more developments for which planning permission is granted.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section must provide for the information in the register to be accessible to members of the public.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may in particular make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person who is to establish and maintain the biodiversity gain site register (who may be the Secretary of State, Natural England or another person);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>circumstances in which land is or is not eligible to be registered;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>applications to register land in the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the information to be recorded in relation to any land that is registered;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>amendments to the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>removal of land from the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>fees payable in respect of any application under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-c">(4)(c)</ref> may in particular include provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is entitled to apply to register land in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure to be followed in making an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the information to be provided in respect of an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how an application is to be determined;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>appeals against the rejection of an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>financial penalties for the supply of false or misleading information in connection with an application.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-d">(4)(d)</ref> may in particular require the recording of the following in relation to any land registered in the biodiversity gain site register—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location and area of the land;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the works to be carried out on the land and the habitat enhancement to be achieved by them;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about the habitat of the land before the commencement of those works;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the person who applied to register the land and (if different) the person by whom the requirement to carry out the works or maintain the habitat enhancement is enforceable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any development to which any of the habitat enhancement has been allocated;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value (for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Schedule 2A to the Planning Act 2008) of any such habitat enhancement in relation to any such development.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend subsection <ref href="#section-100-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> so as to substitute for the period for the time being specified there a different period of at least 30 years.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section making provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-g">(4)(g)</ref> or <ref href="#section-100-5-f">(5)(f)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Other regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must keep under review—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the supply of land for registration in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the period specified in subsection (2)(b) or in paragraph 9(3) of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 can be increased under subsection <ref href="#section-100-7">(7)</ref> or paragraph 9(4) of that Schedule without adversely affecting that supply.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-development" eId="term-development">development</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-habitat-enhancement" eId="term-habitat-enhancement">habitat enhancement</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-obligation" eId="term-planning-obligation">planning obligation</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-planning-permission" eId="term-planning-permission">planning permission</term>” have the same meanings as in Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for and in relation to a register of biodiversity gain sites (“<term refersTo="#term-the-biodiversity-gain-site-register" eId="term-the-biodiversity-gain-site-register">the biodiversity gain site register</term>”).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity gain site is land where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person is required under a conservation covenant or planning obligation to carry out works for the purpose of habitat enhancement,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that or another person is required to maintain the enhancement for at least 30 years after the completion of those works, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 the enhancement is made available to be allocated (conditionally or unconditionally, and whether for consideration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms of the covenant or obligation to one or more developments for which planning permission is granted.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person is required under a conservation covenant or planning obligation to carry out works for the purpose of habitat enhancement,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that or another person is required to maintain the enhancement for at least 30 years after the completion of those works, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 the enhancement is made available to be allocated (conditionally or unconditionally, and whether for consideration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms of the covenant or obligation to one or more developments for which planning permission is granted.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section must provide for the information in the register to be accessible to members of the public.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may in particular make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person who is to establish and maintain the biodiversity gain site register (who may be the Secretary of State, Natural England or another person);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>circumstances in which land is or is not eligible to be registered;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>applications to register land in the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the information to be recorded in relation to any land that is registered;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>amendments to the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>removal of land from the register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>fees payable in respect of any application under the regulations.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person who is to establish and maintain the biodiversity gain site register (who may be the Secretary of State, Natural England or another person);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>circumstances in which land is or is not eligible to be registered;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>applications to register land in the register;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the information to be recorded in relation to any land that is registered;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>amendments to the register;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>removal of land from the register;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>fees payable in respect of any application under the regulations.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-c">(4)(c)</ref> may in particular include provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is entitled to apply to register land in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure to be followed in making an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the information to be provided in respect of an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how an application is to be determined;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>appeals against the rejection of an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>financial penalties for the supply of false or misleading information in connection with an application.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is entitled to apply to register land in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure to be followed in making an application;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the information to be provided in respect of an application;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>how an application is to be determined;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>appeals against the rejection of an application;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>financial penalties for the supply of false or misleading information in connection with an application.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-d">(4)(d)</ref> may in particular require the recording of the following in relation to any land registered in the biodiversity gain site register—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location and area of the land;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the works to be carried out on the land and the habitat enhancement to be achieved by them;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about the habitat of the land before the commencement of those works;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the person who applied to register the land and (if different) the person by whom the requirement to carry out the works or maintain the habitat enhancement is enforceable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any development to which any of the habitat enhancement has been allocated;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value (for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Schedule 2A to the Planning Act 2008) of any such habitat enhancement in relation to any such development.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the location and area of the land;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the works to be carried out on the land and the habitat enhancement to be achieved by them;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about the habitat of the land before the commencement of those works;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the person who applied to register the land and (if different) the person by whom the requirement to carry out the works or maintain the habitat enhancement is enforceable;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any development to which any of the habitat enhancement has been allocated;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value (for the purposes of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Schedule 2A to the Planning Act 2008) of any such habitat enhancement in relation to any such development.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend subsection <ref href="#section-100-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> so as to substitute for the period for the time being specified there a different period of at least 30 years.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section making provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-g">(4)(g)</ref> or <ref href="#section-100-5-f">(5)(f)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Other regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must keep under review—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the supply of land for registration in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the period specified in subsection (2)(b) or in paragraph 9(3) of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 can be increased under subsection <ref href="#section-100-7">(7)</ref> or paragraph 9(4) of that Schedule without adversely affecting that supply.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the supply of land for registration in the biodiversity gain site register;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the period specified in subsection (2)(b) or in paragraph 9(3) of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 can be increased under subsection <ref href="#section-100-7">(7)</ref> or paragraph 9(4) of that Schedule without adversely affecting that supply.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-development" eId="term-development">development</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-habitat-enhancement" eId="term-habitat-enhancement">habitat enhancement</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-obligation" eId="term-planning-obligation">planning obligation</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-planning-permission" eId="term-planning-permission">planning permission</term>” have the same meanings as in Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101"><num>101</num><heading>Biodiversity credits</heading><subsection eId="section-101-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make arrangements under which a person who is entitled to carry out the development of any land may purchase a credit from the Secretary of State for the purpose of meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Schedule 2A to the Planning Act 2008.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A credit is to be regarded for the purposes of that Schedule as having such biodiversity value as is determined under the arrangements.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The arrangements may in particular include arrangements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications to purchase credits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount payable in respect of a credit of a given value;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>proof of purchase;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>reimbursement for credits purchased for development which is not carried out.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In determining the amount payable under the arrangements for a credit of a given value the Secretary of State must have regard to the need to determine an amount which does not discourage the registration of land in the biodiversity gain sites register.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish information about the arrangements, including in particular the amount payable for credits.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may use payments received under arrangements under this section for the following purposes (only)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for the purpose of habitat enhancement (within the meaning of Part 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) on land in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>purchasing interests in land in England with a view to carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for that purpose;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>operating or administering the arrangements.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The references to works in subsection (6) do not include works which the Secretary of State is required to carry out apart from this section by virtue of any enactment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish reports relating to the discharge of the Secretary of State’s functions under subsections <ref href="#section-101-1">(1)</ref> and (6).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>A report must relate to a period not exceeding a year which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of the first report, begins on the date on which Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 comes into force in relation to any development (within the meaning of Part 3 of that Act), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any subsequent report, begins on the day after the last day of the period to which the previous report related.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A report must set out—</p></content></subsection><level class="para1" eId="section-101-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the total payments received under arrangements under this section in the period to which the report relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how those payments have been used, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>where those payments have been used for the purpose of carrying out or securing the carrying out of works for the purpose of habitat enhancement, the projected biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement at such time or times after completion of the works as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to specify.</p></content></level></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make arrangements under which a person who is entitled to carry out the development of any land may purchase a credit from the Secretary of State for the purpose of meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Schedule 2A to the Planning Act 2008.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A credit is to be regarded for the purposes of that Schedule as having such biodiversity value as is determined under the arrangements.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The arrangements may in particular include arrangements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications to purchase credits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount payable in respect of a credit of a given value;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>proof of purchase;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>reimbursement for credits purchased for development which is not carried out.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications to purchase credits;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount payable in respect of a credit of a given value;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>proof of purchase;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>reimbursement for credits purchased for development which is not carried out.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In determining the amount payable under the arrangements for a credit of a given value the Secretary of State must have regard to the need to determine an amount which does not discourage the registration of land in the biodiversity gain sites register.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish information about the arrangements, including in particular the amount payable for credits.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may use payments received under arrangements under this section for the following purposes (only)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for the purpose of habitat enhancement (within the meaning of Part 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) on land in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>purchasing interests in land in England with a view to carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for that purpose;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>operating or administering the arrangements.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for the purpose of habitat enhancement (within the meaning of Part 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) on land in England;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>purchasing interests in land in England with a view to carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for that purpose;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>operating or administering the arrangements.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The references to works in subsection (6) do not include works which the Secretary of State is required to carry out apart from this section by virtue of any enactment.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must publish reports relating to the discharge of the Secretary of State’s functions under subsections <ref href="#section-101-1">(1)</ref> and (6).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>A report must relate to a period not exceeding a year which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of the first report, begins on the date on which Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 comes into force in relation to any development (within the meaning of Part 3 of that Act), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any subsequent report, begins on the day after the last day of the period to which the previous report related.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of the first report, begins on the date on which Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 comes into force in relation to any development (within the meaning of Part 3 of that Act), and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of any subsequent report, begins on the day after the last day of the period to which the previous report related.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A report must set out—</p></content></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the total payments received under arrangements under this section in the period to which the report relates,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how those payments have been used, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>where those payments have been used for the purpose of carrying out or securing the carrying out of works for the purpose of habitat enhancement, the projected biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement at such time or times after completion of the works as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to specify.</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-biodiversity-objective-and-reporting"><heading>Biodiversity objective and reporting</heading><section eId="section-102"><num>102</num><heading>General duty to conserve and enhance biodiversity</heading><subsection eId="section-102-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (duty to conserve biodiversity) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-102-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-102-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “conserve” insert <quotedText>“and enhance”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsections (A1) and (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “the general biodiversity objective” is the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in England through the exercise of functions in relation to England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A public authority which has any functions exercisable in relation to England must from time to time consider what action the authority can properly take, consistently with the proper exercise of its functions, to further the general biodiversity objective.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>After that consideration the authority must (unless it concludes there is no new action it can properly take)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determine such policies and specific objectives as it considers appropriate for taking action to further the general biodiversity objective, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>take such action as it considers appropriate, in the light of those policies and objectives, to further that objective.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The requirements of subsection (1A)(a) may be satisfied (to any extent) by revising any existing policies and specific objectives for taking action to further the general biodiversity objective.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1C)</num><content><p>The first consideration required by subsection (1) must be completed by the authority within the period of one year beginning with the day on which section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1D)</num><content><p>Any subsequent consideration required by subsection (1) must be completed no more than five years after the completion of the authority’s previous consideration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16671"><num>(1E)</num><content><p>A determination required by subsection (1A)(a) must be made as soon as practicable after the completion of the consideration to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1F)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this section prevents the authority from—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determining or revising policies and specific objectives at any time, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taking action to further the general biodiversity objective at any time.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2) for “subsection (1)” substitute <quotedText>“subsections (1) and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>In complying with subsections (1) and (1A) the authority must in particular have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e16717"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any relevant local nature recovery strategy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any relevant species conservation strategy or protected site strategy prepared by Natural England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16729"><num>(2B)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must issue guidance to local planning authorities as to how they are to comply with their duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e16717">(2A)(a)</ref> when complying with subsections (1) and (1A) in their capacity as such authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>Guidance under subsection <ref href="#d25e16729">(2B)</ref> must be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>published by the Secretary of State in such manner as the Secretary of State thinks fit,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>kept under review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revised where the Secretary of State considers it appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>The first guidance under subsection <ref href="#d25e16729">(2B)</ref> must be published by the Secretary of State within the period of two years beginning with the day on which section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 comes into force.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The action which may be taken by the authority to further the general biodiversity objective includes, in particular, action taken for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conserving, restoring or otherwise enhancing a population of a particular species, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conserving, restoring or otherwise enhancing a particular type of habitat.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This section has effect in relation to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs with the following modifications—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the omission from subsection (A1) of the words “in England” and “in relation to England”;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the omission from subsection (1) of the words from “which” to “England”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this section references to England include the territorial sea adjacent to England.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In section 41 of that Act (biodiversity lists and action (England))—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “conserving” insert <quotedText>“or enhancing”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3) for “and (2)” substitute <quotedText>“and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-103"><num>103</num><heading>Biodiversity reports</heading><subsection eId="section-103-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>40A</num><heading>Biodiversity reports</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England other than a parish council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local planning authority in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a designated authority (see subsection <ref href="#d25e17030">(8)(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16904"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A public authority to which this section applies (“<term refersTo="#term-the-authority">the authority</term>”) must publish biodiversity reports in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity report so published must contain—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a summary of the action which the authority has taken over the period covered by the report for the purpose of complying with its duties under section 40(1) and (1A),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a summary of the authority’s plans for complying with those duties over the period of five years following the period covered by the report,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any quantitative data required to be included in the report by regulations under subsection (8)(b), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other information that the authority considers it appropriate to include in the report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the authority is a local planning authority, its biodiversity report must also contain—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a summary of the action taken by the authority in carrying out its functions under Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (biodiversity gain as condition of planning permission) over the period covered by the report,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information about any biodiversity gains resulting or expected to result from biodiversity gain plans approved by the authority during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a summary of the authority’s plans for carrying out those functions over the five year period following the period covered by the report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity report—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must specify the period covered by the report, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be published within the period of 12 weeks following the last day of that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The authority’s first biodiversity report must cover a period chosen by the authority which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is no longer than three years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>begins with the day on which the authority first becomes subject to the duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e16904">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A subsequent biodiversity report made by the authority must cover a period chosen by the authority which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is no longer than five years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>begins with the day after the last day of the period covered by its most recent biodiversity report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e17024"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e17030"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for specified public authorities, or public authorities of a specified description, to be designated authorities for the purposes of this section;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require biodiversity reports to include specified quantitative data relating to biodiversity in any area of land in England in relation to which the authority exercises any functions.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Public authorities with no functions exercisable in relation to England may not be designated under subsection <ref href="#d25e17030">(8)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>The power to make regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e17024">(8)</ref> is exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e17024">(8)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Terms used in this section and section 40 have the same meaning as in that section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-102"><num>102</num><heading>General duty to conserve and enhance biodiversity</heading><subsection eId="section-102-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (duty to conserve biodiversity) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-102-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-102-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “conserve” insert <quotedText>“and enhance”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsections (A1) and (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “the general biodiversity objective” is the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in England through the exercise of functions in relation to England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A public authority which has any functions exercisable in relation to England must from time to time consider what action the authority can properly take, consistently with the proper exercise of its functions, to further the general biodiversity objective.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>After that consideration the authority must (unless it concludes there is no new action it can properly take)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determine such policies and specific objectives as it considers appropriate for taking action to further the general biodiversity objective, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>take such action as it considers appropriate, in the light of those policies and objectives, to further that objective.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The requirements of subsection (1A)(a) may be satisfied (to any extent) by revising any existing policies and specific objectives for taking action to further the general biodiversity objective.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1C)</num><content><p>The first consideration required by subsection (1) must be completed by the authority within the period of one year beginning with the day on which section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1D)</num><content><p>Any subsequent consideration required by subsection (1) must be completed no more than five years after the completion of the authority’s previous consideration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16671"><num>(1E)</num><content><p>A determination required by subsection (1A)(a) must be made as soon as practicable after the completion of the consideration to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1F)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this section prevents the authority from—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determining or revising policies and specific objectives at any time, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taking action to further the general biodiversity objective at any time.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2) for “subsection (1)” substitute <quotedText>“subsections (1) and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>In complying with subsections (1) and (1A) the authority must in particular have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e16717"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any relevant local nature recovery strategy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any relevant species conservation strategy or protected site strategy prepared by Natural England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16729"><num>(2B)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must issue guidance to local planning authorities as to how they are to comply with their duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e16717">(2A)(a)</ref> when complying with subsections (1) and (1A) in their capacity as such authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>Guidance under subsection <ref href="#d25e16729">(2B)</ref> must be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>published by the Secretary of State in such manner as the Secretary of State thinks fit,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>kept under review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revised where the Secretary of State considers it appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>The first guidance under subsection <ref href="#d25e16729">(2B)</ref> must be published by the Secretary of State within the period of two years beginning with the day on which section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 comes into force.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The action which may be taken by the authority to further the general biodiversity objective includes, in particular, action taken for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conserving, restoring or otherwise enhancing a population of a particular species, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conserving, restoring or otherwise enhancing a particular type of habitat.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This section has effect in relation to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs with the following modifications—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the omission from subsection (A1) of the words “in England” and “in relation to England”;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the omission from subsection (1) of the words from “which” to “England”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this section references to England include the territorial sea adjacent to England.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In section 41 of that Act (biodiversity lists and action (England))—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “conserving” insert <quotedText>“or enhancing”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3) for “and (2)” substitute <quotedText>“and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (duty to conserve biodiversity) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-102-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-102-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “conserve” insert <quotedText>“and enhance”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-102-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsections (A1) and (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “the general biodiversity objective” is the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in England through the exercise of functions in relation to England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A public authority which has any functions exercisable in relation to England must from time to time consider what action the authority can properly take, consistently with the proper exercise of its functions, to further the general biodiversity objective.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>After that consideration the authority must (unless it concludes there is no new action it can properly take)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determine such policies and specific objectives as it considers appropriate for taking action to further the general biodiversity objective, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>take such action as it considers appropriate, in the light of those policies and objectives, to further that objective.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The requirements of subsection (1A)(a) may be satisfied (to any extent) by revising any existing policies and specific objectives for taking action to further the general biodiversity objective.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1C)</num><content><p>The first consideration required by subsection (1) must be completed by the authority within the period of one year beginning with the day on which section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1D)</num><content><p>Any subsequent consideration required by subsection (1) must be completed no more than five years after the completion of the authority’s previous consideration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16671"><num>(1E)</num><content><p>A determination required by subsection (1A)(a) must be made as soon as practicable after the completion of the consideration to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1F)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this section prevents the authority from—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determining or revising policies and specific objectives at any time, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taking action to further the general biodiversity objective at any time.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2) for “subsection (1)” substitute <quotedText>“subsections (1) and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-102-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>In complying with subsections (1) and (1A) the authority must in particular have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e16717"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any relevant local nature recovery strategy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any relevant species conservation strategy or protected site strategy prepared by Natural England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16729"><num>(2B)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must issue guidance to local planning authorities as to how they are to comply with their duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e16717">(2A)(a)</ref> when complying with subsections (1) and (1A) in their capacity as such authorities.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>Guidance under subsection <ref href="#d25e16729">(2B)</ref> must be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>published by the Secretary of State in such manner as the Secretary of State thinks fit,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>kept under review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>revised where the Secretary of State considers it appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>The first guidance under subsection <ref href="#d25e16729">(2B)</ref> must be published by the Secretary of State within the period of two years beginning with the day on which section 102 of the Environment Act 2021 comes into force.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-102-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The action which may be taken by the authority to further the general biodiversity objective includes, in particular, action taken for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conserving, restoring or otherwise enhancing a population of a particular species, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conserving, restoring or otherwise enhancing a particular type of habitat.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-102-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This section has effect in relation to Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs with the following modifications—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the omission from subsection (A1) of the words “in England” and “in relation to England”;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the omission from subsection (1) of the words from “which” to “England”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this section references to England include the territorial sea adjacent to England.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In section 41 of that Act (biodiversity lists and action (England))—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “conserving” insert <quotedText>“or enhancing”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3) for “and (2)” substitute <quotedText>“and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-102-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), after “conserving” insert <quotedText>“or enhancing”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-102-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3) for “and (2)” substitute <quotedText>“and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-103"><num>103</num><heading>Biodiversity reports</heading><subsection eId="section-103-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>40A</num><heading>Biodiversity reports</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England other than a parish council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local planning authority in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a designated authority (see subsection <ref href="#d25e17030">(8)(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16904"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A public authority to which this section applies (“<term refersTo="#term-the-authority">the authority</term>”) must publish biodiversity reports in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity report so published must contain—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a summary of the action which the authority has taken over the period covered by the report for the purpose of complying with its duties under section 40(1) and (1A),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a summary of the authority’s plans for complying with those duties over the period of five years following the period covered by the report,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any quantitative data required to be included in the report by regulations under subsection (8)(b), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other information that the authority considers it appropriate to include in the report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the authority is a local planning authority, its biodiversity report must also contain—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a summary of the action taken by the authority in carrying out its functions under Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (biodiversity gain as condition of planning permission) over the period covered by the report,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information about any biodiversity gains resulting or expected to result from biodiversity gain plans approved by the authority during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a summary of the authority’s plans for carrying out those functions over the five year period following the period covered by the report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity report—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must specify the period covered by the report, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be published within the period of 12 weeks following the last day of that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The authority’s first biodiversity report must cover a period chosen by the authority which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is no longer than three years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>begins with the day on which the authority first becomes subject to the duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e16904">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A subsequent biodiversity report made by the authority must cover a period chosen by the authority which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is no longer than five years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>begins with the day after the last day of the period covered by its most recent biodiversity report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e17024"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e17030"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for specified public authorities, or public authorities of a specified description, to be designated authorities for the purposes of this section;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require biodiversity reports to include specified quantitative data relating to biodiversity in any area of land in England in relation to which the authority exercises any functions.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Public authorities with no functions exercisable in relation to England may not be designated under subsection <ref href="#d25e17030">(8)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>The power to make regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e17024">(8)</ref> is exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e17024">(8)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Terms used in this section and section 40 have the same meaning as in that section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-103-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>40A</num><heading>Biodiversity reports</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England other than a parish council,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local planning authority in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a designated authority (see subsection <ref href="#d25e17030">(8)(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e16904"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A public authority to which this section applies (“<term refersTo="#term-the-authority">the authority</term>”) must publish biodiversity reports in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity report so published must contain—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a summary of the action which the authority has taken over the period covered by the report for the purpose of complying with its duties under section 40(1) and (1A),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a summary of the authority’s plans for complying with those duties over the period of five years following the period covered by the report,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any quantitative data required to be included in the report by regulations under subsection (8)(b), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other information that the authority considers it appropriate to include in the report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the authority is a local planning authority, its biodiversity report must also contain—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a summary of the action taken by the authority in carrying out its functions under Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (biodiversity gain as condition of planning permission) over the period covered by the report,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>information about any biodiversity gains resulting or expected to result from biodiversity gain plans approved by the authority during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a summary of the authority’s plans for carrying out those functions over the five year period following the period covered by the report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity report—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must specify the period covered by the report, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be published within the period of 12 weeks following the last day of that period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The authority’s first biodiversity report must cover a period chosen by the authority which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is no longer than three years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>begins with the day on which the authority first becomes subject to the duty under subsection <ref href="#d25e16904">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A subsequent biodiversity report made by the authority must cover a period chosen by the authority which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is no longer than five years, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>begins with the day after the last day of the period covered by its most recent biodiversity report.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e17024"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e17030"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for specified public authorities, or public authorities of a specified description, to be designated authorities for the purposes of this section;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require biodiversity reports to include specified quantitative data relating to biodiversity in any area of land in England in relation to which the authority exercises any functions.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>Public authorities with no functions exercisable in relation to England may not be designated under subsection <ref href="#d25e17030">(8)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>The power to make regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e17024">(8)</ref> is exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e17024">(8)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(12)</num><content><p>Terms used in this section and section 40 have the same meaning as in that section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-local-nature-recovery-strategies"><heading>Local nature recovery strategies</heading><section eId="section-104"><num>104</num><heading>Local nature recovery strategies for England</heading><subsection eId="section-104-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>There are to be local nature recovery strategies for areas in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Together the local nature recovery strategies are to cover the whole of England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is to determine the areas within England to which individual local nature recovery strategies are to relate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The area of a local authority, other than a county council, may not be split between local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 40(2A) of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (duty to conserve biodiversity) makes provision about the duties of public authorities in relation to local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-105"><num>105</num><heading>Preparation of local nature recovery strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-105-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local nature recovery strategy for an area (“the strategy area”) is to be prepared and published by the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The responsible authority for a local nature recovery strategy is such one of the following authorities as is appointed by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Mayor of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the mayor for the area of a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a National Park authority in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Broads Authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>Natural England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished from time to time by the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the procedure to be followed in the preparation and publication, and review and republication, of local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, for example, include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area but which is not the responsible authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a local nature recovery strategy to be agreed by all of the local authorities whose areas are within the strategy area;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the procedure for reaching such agreement and for the resolution of disagreements (including resolution by the Secretary of State or by a public inquiry);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for consultation, including consultation of members of the public;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for the times at or after which a local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-106"><num>106</num><heading>Content of local nature recovery strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-106-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local nature recovery strategy relating to an area (“the strategy area”) is to include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement of biodiversity priorities for the strategy area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local habitat map for the whole strategy area or two or more local habitat maps which together cover the whole strategy area.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The statement of biodiversity priorities referred to in subsection (1)(a) is to include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a description of the strategy area and its biodiversity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a description of the opportunities for recovering or enhancing biodiversity, in terms of habitats and species, in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the priorities, in terms of habitats and species, for recovering or enhancing biodiversity (taking into account the contribution that recovering or enhancing biodiversity can also make to other environmental benefits), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>proposals as to potential measures relating to those priorities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A local habitat map referred to in subsection (1)(b) is a map identifying—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any nature reserves in the strategy area provided under section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>other areas in the strategy area which in the opinion of the responsible authority—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>are, or could become, of particular importance for biodiversity, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>are areas where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a particular contribution to other environmental benefits.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A local habitat map which does not relate to the whole of the strategy area must relate to the area of one or more local authorities within the strategy area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information to be included in a local nature recovery strategy pursuant to the requirements in subsections (1) to (3), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matters to be included in a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A responsible authority must have regard to the guidance when preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-107"><num>107</num><heading>Information to be provided by the Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-107-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purpose of assisting responsible authorities in their preparation of local nature recovery strategies, the Secretary of State must prepare and publish a national habitat map for England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The national habitat map must in particular identify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>other areas that in the opinion of the Secretary of State are of particular importance for biodiversity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may from time to time review and republish the national habitat map.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must inform a responsible authority of any area in the authority’s strategy area which falls within subsection (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An area falls within this subsection if in the Secretary of State’s opinion—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the area could be of greater importance for biodiversity, or is an area where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a contribution to other environmental benefits, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the area could contribute to the establishment of a network of areas across England for the recovery and enhancement of biodiversity in England as a whole.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must provide a responsible authority with any other information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that is held by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State considers might assist the authority in preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-108"><num>108</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-108-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section has effect for the purposes of sections 104 to 107.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">Local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county or district council in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a London borough council;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-national-conservation-site" eId="term-national-conservation-site">National conservation site</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, within the meaning of Part 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a national nature reserve declared in accordance with section 35 of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a Ramsar site, within the meaning of section 37A of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone designated under section 116 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a European site, within the meaning of regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00045" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104"><num>104</num><heading>Local nature recovery strategies for England</heading><subsection eId="section-104-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>There are to be local nature recovery strategies for areas in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Together the local nature recovery strategies are to cover the whole of England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is to determine the areas within England to which individual local nature recovery strategies are to relate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The area of a local authority, other than a county council, may not be split between local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 40(2A) of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (duty to conserve biodiversity) makes provision about the duties of public authorities in relation to local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>There are to be local nature recovery strategies for areas in England.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Together the local nature recovery strategies are to cover the whole of England.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is to determine the areas within England to which individual local nature recovery strategies are to relate.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The area of a local authority, other than a county council, may not be split between local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 40(2A) of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (duty to conserve biodiversity) makes provision about the duties of public authorities in relation to local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105"><num>105</num><heading>Preparation of local nature recovery strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-105-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local nature recovery strategy for an area (“the strategy area”) is to be prepared and published by the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The responsible authority for a local nature recovery strategy is such one of the following authorities as is appointed by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Mayor of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the mayor for the area of a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a National Park authority in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Broads Authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>Natural England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished from time to time by the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the procedure to be followed in the preparation and publication, and review and republication, of local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, for example, include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area but which is not the responsible authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a local nature recovery strategy to be agreed by all of the local authorities whose areas are within the strategy area;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the procedure for reaching such agreement and for the resolution of disagreements (including resolution by the Secretary of State or by a public inquiry);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for consultation, including consultation of members of the public;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for the times at or after which a local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local nature recovery strategy for an area (“the strategy area”) is to be prepared and published by the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The responsible authority for a local nature recovery strategy is such one of the following authorities as is appointed by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Mayor of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the mayor for the area of a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a National Park authority in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Broads Authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>Natural England.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Mayor of London;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the mayor for the area of a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a National Park authority in England;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Broads Authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>Natural England.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished from time to time by the responsible authority.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the procedure to be followed in the preparation and publication, and review and republication, of local nature recovery strategies.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may, for example, include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area but which is not the responsible authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a local nature recovery strategy to be agreed by all of the local authorities whose areas are within the strategy area;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the procedure for reaching such agreement and for the resolution of disagreements (including resolution by the Secretary of State or by a public inquiry);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for consultation, including consultation of members of the public;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for the times at or after which a local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring the provision of information by a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area but which is not the responsible authority;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for a local nature recovery strategy to be agreed by all of the local authorities whose areas are within the strategy area;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>for the procedure for reaching such agreement and for the resolution of disagreements (including resolution by the Secretary of State or by a public inquiry);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for consultation, including consultation of members of the public;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for the times at or after which a local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106"><num>106</num><heading>Content of local nature recovery strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-106-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local nature recovery strategy relating to an area (“the strategy area”) is to include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement of biodiversity priorities for the strategy area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local habitat map for the whole strategy area or two or more local habitat maps which together cover the whole strategy area.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The statement of biodiversity priorities referred to in subsection (1)(a) is to include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a description of the strategy area and its biodiversity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a description of the opportunities for recovering or enhancing biodiversity, in terms of habitats and species, in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the priorities, in terms of habitats and species, for recovering or enhancing biodiversity (taking into account the contribution that recovering or enhancing biodiversity can also make to other environmental benefits), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>proposals as to potential measures relating to those priorities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A local habitat map referred to in subsection (1)(b) is a map identifying—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any nature reserves in the strategy area provided under section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>other areas in the strategy area which in the opinion of the responsible authority—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>are, or could become, of particular importance for biodiversity, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>are areas where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a particular contribution to other environmental benefits.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A local habitat map which does not relate to the whole of the strategy area must relate to the area of one or more local authorities within the strategy area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information to be included in a local nature recovery strategy pursuant to the requirements in subsections (1) to (3), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matters to be included in a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A responsible authority must have regard to the guidance when preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local nature recovery strategy relating to an area (“the strategy area”) is to include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement of biodiversity priorities for the strategy area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local habitat map for the whole strategy area or two or more local habitat maps which together cover the whole strategy area.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a statement of biodiversity priorities for the strategy area, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local habitat map for the whole strategy area or two or more local habitat maps which together cover the whole strategy area.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The statement of biodiversity priorities referred to in subsection (1)(a) is to include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a description of the strategy area and its biodiversity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a description of the opportunities for recovering or enhancing biodiversity, in terms of habitats and species, in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the priorities, in terms of habitats and species, for recovering or enhancing biodiversity (taking into account the contribution that recovering or enhancing biodiversity can also make to other environmental benefits), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>proposals as to potential measures relating to those priorities.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a description of the strategy area and its biodiversity,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a description of the opportunities for recovering or enhancing biodiversity, in terms of habitats and species, in the strategy area,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the priorities, in terms of habitats and species, for recovering or enhancing biodiversity (taking into account the contribution that recovering or enhancing biodiversity can also make to other environmental benefits), and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>proposals as to potential measures relating to those priorities.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A local habitat map referred to in subsection (1)(b) is a map identifying—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any nature reserves in the strategy area provided under section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>other areas in the strategy area which in the opinion of the responsible authority—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>are, or could become, of particular importance for biodiversity, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>are areas where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a particular contribution to other environmental benefits.</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites in the strategy area,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any nature reserves in the strategy area provided under section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>other areas in the strategy area which in the opinion of the responsible authority—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>are, or could become, of particular importance for biodiversity, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>are areas where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a particular contribution to other environmental benefits.</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>are, or could become, of particular importance for biodiversity, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>are areas where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a particular contribution to other environmental benefits.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A local habitat map which does not relate to the whole of the strategy area must relate to the area of one or more local authorities within the strategy area.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information to be included in a local nature recovery strategy pursuant to the requirements in subsections (1) to (3), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matters to be included in a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information to be included in a local nature recovery strategy pursuant to the requirements in subsections (1) to (3), and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matters to be included in a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A responsible authority must have regard to the guidance when preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107"><num>107</num><heading>Information to be provided by the Secretary of State</heading><subsection eId="section-107-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purpose of assisting responsible authorities in their preparation of local nature recovery strategies, the Secretary of State must prepare and publish a national habitat map for England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The national habitat map must in particular identify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>other areas that in the opinion of the Secretary of State are of particular importance for biodiversity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may from time to time review and republish the national habitat map.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must inform a responsible authority of any area in the authority’s strategy area which falls within subsection (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An area falls within this subsection if in the Secretary of State’s opinion—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the area could be of greater importance for biodiversity, or is an area where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a contribution to other environmental benefits, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the area could contribute to the establishment of a network of areas across England for the recovery and enhancement of biodiversity in England as a whole.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must provide a responsible authority with any other information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that is held by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State considers might assist the authority in preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purpose of assisting responsible authorities in their preparation of local nature recovery strategies, the Secretary of State must prepare and publish a national habitat map for England.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The national habitat map must in particular identify—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>other areas that in the opinion of the Secretary of State are of particular importance for biodiversity.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>national conservation sites, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>other areas that in the opinion of the Secretary of State are of particular importance for biodiversity.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may from time to time review and republish the national habitat map.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must inform a responsible authority of any area in the authority’s strategy area which falls within subsection (5).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An area falls within this subsection if in the Secretary of State’s opinion—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the area could be of greater importance for biodiversity, or is an area where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a contribution to other environmental benefits, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the area could contribute to the establishment of a network of areas across England for the recovery and enhancement of biodiversity in England as a whole.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the area could be of greater importance for biodiversity, or is an area where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a contribution to other environmental benefits, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the area could contribute to the establishment of a network of areas across England for the recovery and enhancement of biodiversity in England as a whole.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must provide a responsible authority with any other information—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that is held by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State considers might assist the authority in preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that is held by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State considers might assist the authority in preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108"><num>108</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-108-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section has effect for the purposes of sections 104 to 107.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">Local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county or district council in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a London borough council;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-national-conservation-site" eId="term-national-conservation-site">National conservation site</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, within the meaning of Part 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a national nature reserve declared in accordance with section 35 of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a Ramsar site, within the meaning of section 37A of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone designated under section 116 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a European site, within the meaning of regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00045" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section has effect for the purposes of sections 104 to 107.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">Local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county or district council in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a London borough council;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county or district council in England;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a London borough council;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-national-conservation-site" eId="term-national-conservation-site">National conservation site</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, within the meaning of Part 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a national nature reserve declared in accordance with section 35 of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a Ramsar site, within the meaning of section 37A of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone designated under section 116 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a European site, within the meaning of regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00045" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, within the meaning of Part 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a national nature reserve declared in accordance with section 35 of that Act;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a Ramsar site, within the meaning of section 37A of that Act;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone designated under section 116 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a European site, within the meaning of regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00045" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>).</p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-conservation"><heading>Conservation</heading><section eId="section-109"><num>109</num><heading>Species conservation strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-109-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for improving the conservation status of any species of fauna or flora.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A strategy under subsection (1) is called a “species conservation strategy”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A species conservation strategy must relate to an area (the “strategy area”) consisting of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A species conservation strategy for a species may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify areas or features in the strategy area which are of importance to the conservation of the species,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>identify priorities in relation to the creation or enhancement of habitat for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>set out how Natural England proposes to exercise its functions in relation to the species across the whole of the strategy area or in any part of it for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on the giving by any other public authority of consents or approvals which might affect the conservation status of the species in the strategy area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation status of the species in the strategy area that may arise from a plan, project or other activity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a species conservation strategy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England and any prescribed authority must co-operate with Natural England in the preparation and implementation of a species conservation strategy so far as relevant to the authority’s functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may give guidance to local planning authorities in England and to prescribed authorities as to how to discharge the duty in subsection (6).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England and any prescribed authority must in the exercise of its functions have regard to a species conservation strategy so far as relevant to its functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Wales for the general or residual purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Scotland for the general or residual purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” means a person who is a local planning authority for the purposes of any provision of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-authority" eId="term-prescribed-authority">prescribed authority</term>” means an authority exercising functions of a public nature in England which is specified for the purposes of this section by regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (10) are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-110"><num>110</num><heading>Protected site strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-110-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>improving the conservation and management of a protected site, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>managing the impact of plans, projects or other activities (wherever undertaken) on the conservation and management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A strategy under subsection <ref href="#section-110-1">(1)</ref> is called a “protected site strategy”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-protected-site" eId="term-protected-site">protected site</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a European site,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent the site or zone is within England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A protected site strategy for a protected site may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include an assessment of the impact that any plan, project or other activity may have on the conservation or management of the protected site (whether assessed individually or cumulatively with other activities),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site that may arise from a plan, project or other activity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>identify any plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers is necessary for the purposes of the conservation or management of the protected site, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>cover any other matter which Natural England considers is relevant to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In preparing a protected site strategy for a protected site, Natural England must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any local planning authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>within which any part of the protected site is located, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>within which a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site is being, or is proposed to be, undertaken,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any public authority in England—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that is undertaking, or proposing to undertake, a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the consent or approval of which is required in respect of a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>that Natural England considers may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>any IFC authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conservation or management of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the sea fisheries resources of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>the Marine Management Organisation, where—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>any part of the protected site is within the MMO’s area, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Natural England considers any part of the MMO’s area may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any other person that Natural England considers should be consulted in respect of the strategy, including the general public or any section of it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsections <ref href="#section-110-4">(4)</ref> and <ref href="#section-110-5">(5)</ref>, a reference to an adverse impact on the conservation or management of a protected site includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a European site, anything which adversely affects the integrity of the site,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a site of special scientific interest, anything which is likely to adversely affect the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features by reason of which the site is of special interest,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a marine conservation zone, anything which hinders the conservation objectives stated for the zone pursuant to section 117(2) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other thing which causes deterioration of natural habitats and the habitats of species as well as disturbance of the species in the protected site, in so far as such disturbance could be significant in relation to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A person whom Natural England consults under subsection <ref href="#section-110-5-a">(5)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-110-5-e">(e)</ref> must co-operate with Natural England in the preparation of a protected site strategy so far as relevant to the person’s functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may give guidance as to how to discharge the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-110-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>A person must have regard to a protected site strategy so far as relevant to any duty which the person has under—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00046" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 28G to 28I of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 125 to 128 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a protected site strategy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>The duty to consult a person under subsection (5) also applies when Natural England amends a protected site strategy under subsection <ref href="#section-110-11">(11)</ref> so far as the amendment is relevant to the person’s functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-13"><num>(13)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the meaning given in section 109;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-european-site" eId="term-european-site">European site</term>” has the meaning given in regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ifc-authority" eId="term-ifc-authority">IFC authority</term>” means an inshore fisheries and conservation authority created under section 150 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” has the meaning given in section 109;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-marine-conservation-zone" eId="term-marine-conservation-zone">marine conservation zone</term>” means an area designated as a marine conservation zone under section 116(1) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-mmos-area" eId="term-mmos-area">MMO’s area</term>” has the meaning given in section 2(12) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” has the meaning given in section 40(4) of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sea-fisheries-resources" eId="term-sea-fisheries-resources">sea fisheries resources</term>” has the meaning given in section 153(10) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-site-of-special-scientific-interest" eId="term-site-of-special-scientific-interest">site of special scientific interest</term>” means an area notified under section 28(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-111"><num>111</num><heading>Wildlife conservation: licences</heading><subsection eId="section-111-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In section 10 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (exceptions to section 9 of that Act), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>anything done in relation to an animal of any species pursuant to a licence granted by Natural England under regulation 55 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00047" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) in respect of an animal or animals of that species</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 16 of that Act (power to grant licences), in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (h), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>in England, for reasons of overriding public interest</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3B)</num><intro><p>In England, the appropriate authority shall not grant a licence under subsection (3) unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there is no other satisfactory solution, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the grant of the licence is not detrimental to the survival of any population of the species of animal or plant to which the licence relates.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, in subsections (5A)(c) and (6)(b), after “two years,” insert <quotedText>“or in the case of a licence granted by Natural England five years,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, in subsection (9)(c), after “to (e)” insert <quotedText>“or (j)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00048" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>), in regulation 55(10), for “two years” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>five years, in the case of a licence granted by Natural England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>two years, in any other case.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109"><num>109</num><heading>Species conservation strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-109-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for improving the conservation status of any species of fauna or flora.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A strategy under subsection (1) is called a “species conservation strategy”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A species conservation strategy must relate to an area (the “strategy area”) consisting of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A species conservation strategy for a species may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify areas or features in the strategy area which are of importance to the conservation of the species,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>identify priorities in relation to the creation or enhancement of habitat for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>set out how Natural England proposes to exercise its functions in relation to the species across the whole of the strategy area or in any part of it for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on the giving by any other public authority of consents or approvals which might affect the conservation status of the species in the strategy area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation status of the species in the strategy area that may arise from a plan, project or other activity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a species conservation strategy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England and any prescribed authority must co-operate with Natural England in the preparation and implementation of a species conservation strategy so far as relevant to the authority’s functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may give guidance to local planning authorities in England and to prescribed authorities as to how to discharge the duty in subsection (6).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England and any prescribed authority must in the exercise of its functions have regard to a species conservation strategy so far as relevant to its functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Wales for the general or residual purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Scotland for the general or residual purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” means a person who is a local planning authority for the purposes of any provision of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-authority" eId="term-prescribed-authority">prescribed authority</term>” means an authority exercising functions of a public nature in England which is specified for the purposes of this section by regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (10) are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for improving the conservation status of any species of fauna or flora.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A strategy under subsection (1) is called a “species conservation strategy”.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A species conservation strategy must relate to an area (the “strategy area”) consisting of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of England.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>England, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of England.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A species conservation strategy for a species may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify areas or features in the strategy area which are of importance to the conservation of the species,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>identify priorities in relation to the creation or enhancement of habitat for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>set out how Natural England proposes to exercise its functions in relation to the species across the whole of the strategy area or in any part of it for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on the giving by any other public authority of consents or approvals which might affect the conservation status of the species in the strategy area, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation status of the species in the strategy area that may arise from a plan, project or other activity.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify areas or features in the strategy area which are of importance to the conservation of the species,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>identify priorities in relation to the creation or enhancement of habitat for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>set out how Natural England proposes to exercise its functions in relation to the species across the whole of the strategy area or in any part of it for the purpose of improving the conservation status of the species in the strategy area,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on the giving by any other public authority of consents or approvals which might affect the conservation status of the species in the strategy area, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation status of the species in the strategy area that may arise from a plan, project or other activity.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a species conservation strategy.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England and any prescribed authority must co-operate with Natural England in the preparation and implementation of a species conservation strategy so far as relevant to the authority’s functions.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may give guidance to local planning authorities in England and to prescribed authorities as to how to discharge the duty in subsection (6).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A local planning authority in England and any prescribed authority must in the exercise of its functions have regard to a species conservation strategy so far as relevant to its functions.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Wales for the general or residual purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Scotland for the general or residual purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” means a person who is a local planning authority for the purposes of any provision of Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-authority" eId="term-prescribed-authority">prescribed authority</term>” means an authority exercising functions of a public nature in England which is specified for the purposes of this section by regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit" eId="term-deposit">deposit</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-a">1(2)(a)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (10) are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110"><num>110</num><heading>Protected site strategies</heading><subsection eId="section-110-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>improving the conservation and management of a protected site, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>managing the impact of plans, projects or other activities (wherever undertaken) on the conservation and management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A strategy under subsection <ref href="#section-110-1">(1)</ref> is called a “protected site strategy”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-protected-site" eId="term-protected-site">protected site</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a European site,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent the site or zone is within England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A protected site strategy for a protected site may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include an assessment of the impact that any plan, project or other activity may have on the conservation or management of the protected site (whether assessed individually or cumulatively with other activities),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site that may arise from a plan, project or other activity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>identify any plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers is necessary for the purposes of the conservation or management of the protected site, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>cover any other matter which Natural England considers is relevant to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In preparing a protected site strategy for a protected site, Natural England must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any local planning authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>within which any part of the protected site is located, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>within which a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site is being, or is proposed to be, undertaken,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any public authority in England—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that is undertaking, or proposing to undertake, a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the consent or approval of which is required in respect of a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>that Natural England considers may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>any IFC authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conservation or management of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the sea fisheries resources of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>the Marine Management Organisation, where—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>any part of the protected site is within the MMO’s area, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Natural England considers any part of the MMO’s area may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any other person that Natural England considers should be consulted in respect of the strategy, including the general public or any section of it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsections <ref href="#section-110-4">(4)</ref> and <ref href="#section-110-5">(5)</ref>, a reference to an adverse impact on the conservation or management of a protected site includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a European site, anything which adversely affects the integrity of the site,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a site of special scientific interest, anything which is likely to adversely affect the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features by reason of which the site is of special interest,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a marine conservation zone, anything which hinders the conservation objectives stated for the zone pursuant to section 117(2) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other thing which causes deterioration of natural habitats and the habitats of species as well as disturbance of the species in the protected site, in so far as such disturbance could be significant in relation to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A person whom Natural England consults under subsection <ref href="#section-110-5-a">(5)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-110-5-e">(e)</ref> must co-operate with Natural England in the preparation of a protected site strategy so far as relevant to the person’s functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may give guidance as to how to discharge the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-110-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>A person must have regard to a protected site strategy so far as relevant to any duty which the person has under—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00046" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 28G to 28I of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 125 to 128 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a protected site strategy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>The duty to consult a person under subsection (5) also applies when Natural England amends a protected site strategy under subsection <ref href="#section-110-11">(11)</ref> so far as the amendment is relevant to the person’s functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-13"><num>(13)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the meaning given in section 109;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-european-site" eId="term-european-site">European site</term>” has the meaning given in regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ifc-authority" eId="term-ifc-authority">IFC authority</term>” means an inshore fisheries and conservation authority created under section 150 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” has the meaning given in section 109;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-marine-conservation-zone" eId="term-marine-conservation-zone">marine conservation zone</term>” means an area designated as a marine conservation zone under section 116(1) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-mmos-area" eId="term-mmos-area">MMO’s area</term>” has the meaning given in section 2(12) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” has the meaning given in section 40(4) of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sea-fisheries-resources" eId="term-sea-fisheries-resources">sea fisheries resources</term>” has the meaning given in section 153(10) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-site-of-special-scientific-interest" eId="term-site-of-special-scientific-interest">site of special scientific interest</term>” means an area notified under section 28(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>improving the conservation and management of a protected site, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>managing the impact of plans, projects or other activities (wherever undertaken) on the conservation and management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>improving the conservation and management of a protected site, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>managing the impact of plans, projects or other activities (wherever undertaken) on the conservation and management of the protected site.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A strategy under subsection <ref href="#section-110-1">(1)</ref> is called a “protected site strategy”.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-protected-site" eId="term-protected-site">protected site</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a European site,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent the site or zone is within England.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a European site,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a site of special scientific interest, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a marine conservation zone,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A protected site strategy for a protected site may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include an assessment of the impact that any plan, project or other activity may have on the conservation or management of the protected site (whether assessed individually or cumulatively with other activities),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site that may arise from a plan, project or other activity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>identify any plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers is necessary for the purposes of the conservation or management of the protected site, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>cover any other matter which Natural England considers is relevant to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include an assessment of the impact that any plan, project or other activity may have on the conservation or management of the protected site (whether assessed individually or cumulatively with other activities),</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>include Natural England’s opinion on measures that it would be appropriate to take to avoid, mitigate or compensate for any adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site that may arise from a plan, project or other activity,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>identify any plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers is necessary for the purposes of the conservation or management of the protected site, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>cover any other matter which Natural England considers is relevant to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In preparing a protected site strategy for a protected site, Natural England must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any local planning authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>within which any part of the protected site is located, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>within which a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site is being, or is proposed to be, undertaken,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any public authority in England—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that is undertaking, or proposing to undertake, a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the consent or approval of which is required in respect of a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>that Natural England considers may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>any IFC authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conservation or management of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the sea fisheries resources of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>the Marine Management Organisation, where—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>any part of the protected site is within the MMO’s area, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Natural England considers any part of the MMO’s area may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any other person that Natural England considers should be consulted in respect of the strategy, including the general public or any section of it.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any local planning authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>within which any part of the protected site is located, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>within which a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site is being, or is proposed to be, undertaken,</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>within which any part of the protected site is located, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>within which a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site is being, or is proposed to be, undertaken,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any public authority in England—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that is undertaking, or proposing to undertake, a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the consent or approval of which is required in respect of a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>that Natural England considers may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that is undertaking, or proposing to undertake, a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the consent or approval of which is required in respect of a plan, project or other activity that Natural England considers may have an adverse impact on the conservation or management of the protected site, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>that Natural England considers may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-5-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>any IFC authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conservation or management of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the sea fisheries resources of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the conservation or management of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the sea fisheries resources of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>the Marine Management Organisation, where—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>any part of the protected site is within the MMO’s area, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Natural England considers any part of the MMO’s area may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>any part of the protected site is within the MMO’s area, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Natural England considers any part of the MMO’s area may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Environment Agency,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>any other person that Natural England considers should be consulted in respect of the strategy, including the general public or any section of it.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsections <ref href="#section-110-4">(4)</ref> and <ref href="#section-110-5">(5)</ref>, a reference to an adverse impact on the conservation or management of a protected site includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a European site, anything which adversely affects the integrity of the site,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a site of special scientific interest, anything which is likely to adversely affect the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features by reason of which the site is of special interest,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a marine conservation zone, anything which hinders the conservation objectives stated for the zone pursuant to section 117(2) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other thing which causes deterioration of natural habitats and the habitats of species as well as disturbance of the species in the protected site, in so far as such disturbance could be significant in relation to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a European site, anything which adversely affects the integrity of the site,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a site of special scientific interest, anything which is likely to adversely affect the flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features by reason of which the site is of special interest,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a marine conservation zone, anything which hinders the conservation objectives stated for the zone pursuant to section 117(2) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other thing which causes deterioration of natural habitats and the habitats of species as well as disturbance of the species in the protected site, in so far as such disturbance could be significant in relation to the conservation or management of the protected site.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A person whom Natural England consults under subsection <ref href="#section-110-5-a">(5)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#section-110-5-e">(e)</ref> must co-operate with Natural England in the preparation of a protected site strategy so far as relevant to the person’s functions.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may give guidance as to how to discharge the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-110-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>A person must have regard to a protected site strategy so far as relevant to any duty which the person has under—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00046" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 28G to 28I of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 125 to 128 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00046" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>),</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 28G to 28I of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sections 125 to 128 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a protected site strategy.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>The duty to consult a person under subsection (5) also applies when Natural England amends a protected site strategy under subsection <ref href="#section-110-11">(11)</ref> so far as the amendment is relevant to the person’s functions.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-13"><num>(13)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the meaning given in section 109;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-european-site" eId="term-european-site">European site</term>” has the meaning given in regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ifc-authority" eId="term-ifc-authority">IFC authority</term>” means an inshore fisheries and conservation authority created under section 150 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-planning-authority" eId="term-local-planning-authority">local planning authority</term>” has the meaning given in section 109;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-marine-conservation-zone" eId="term-marine-conservation-zone">marine conservation zone</term>” means an area designated as a marine conservation zone under section 116(1) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-mmos-area" eId="term-mmos-area">MMO’s area</term>” has the meaning given in section 2(12) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” has the meaning given in section 40(4) of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sea-fisheries-resources" eId="term-sea-fisheries-resources">sea fisheries resources</term>” has the meaning given in section 153(10) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-site-of-special-scientific-interest" eId="term-site-of-special-scientific-interest">site of special scientific interest</term>” means an area notified under section 28(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812" class="commentary"/>(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Chair is to be appointed by the Secretary of State acting jointly with the Northern Ireland Department, other than the first Chair who is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Northern Ireland member is to be appointed by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State and the Chair.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2A"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The other non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State after consulting the Northern Ireland Department and the Chair.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Northern Ireland Department must appoint as the Northern Ireland member a person with experience of—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">Northern Ireland environmental law (within the meaning of Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">1</ins></ref><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812"> of Schedule 3),</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">environmental science in Northern Ireland, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-c"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">environmental regulation in Northern Ireland.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must, in appointing non-executive members, have regard to the desirability of the members (between them) having experience of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>law (including international law) relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>environmental science,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>environmental policy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>investigatory and enforcement proceedings.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person may not be appointed as a non-executive member if the person is an employee of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A member of the OEP holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of the member’s appointment, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person may not hold office as a member of the OEP if the person is employed in the civil service of the State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A non-executive member must be appointed for a fixed term of no more than 5 years.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must, in determining the length of a non-executive member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1-1646835808439" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1" class="commentary"/>(including the Northern Ireland member)</ins> expire at different times.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf-1646835730984" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf-1646835730984" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf">The Northern Ireland Department must, in determining the length of a Northern Ireland member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members expire at different times.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The previous appointment of a person as a non-executive member does not affect the person’s eligibility for re-appointment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-6"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3" class="commentary"/>(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">A non-executive member ceases to be a member of the OEP upon becoming its employee.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(7)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">A non-executive member, other than the Northern Ireland member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may resign from office by giving notice to the Secretary of State, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may be removed from office by notice given by the Secretary of State, after consulting the Northern Ireland Department, on the grounds that the member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</ins></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(8)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">The Northern Ireland member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may resign from office by giving notice to the Northern Ireland Department, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may be removed from office by notice given by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State, on the grounds that the member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">is, in the opinion of the Northern Ireland Department, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</ins></p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may do anything (other than something mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)) it thinks appropriate for the purposes of, or in connection with, its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>accept gifts of money, land or other property, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>form, participate in forming, or invest in, a company, partnership, joint venture or other similar form of organisation.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may determine its own procedure, subject to sub-paragraph (2), and the procedure of its committees.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A meeting of the OEP is not quorate unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there are at least three members present, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a majority of the members present are non-executive members.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The validity of any proceedings of the OEP is not affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the appointment of such a member.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to them.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year in the form specified by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A statement of accounts must include an assessment by the OEP of whether, in the financial year to which the statement relates, the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f1759b8d541bc6699af6a490fc884d5c-1646836505782" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f1759b8d541bc6699af6a490fc884d5c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f1759b8d541bc6699af6a490fc884d5c" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> provided it with sufficient sums to carry out its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must send a copy of each statement of accounts to the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2a5bf9ee5dc3ad608e9e86836948cb5-1646836527476" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2a5bf9ee5dc3ad608e9e86836948cb5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e2a5bf9ee5dc3ad608e9e86836948cb5" class="commentary"/>, the Northern Ireland Department</ins> and the Comptroller and Auditor General as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of the financial year to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Comptroller and Auditor General must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>examine, certify and report on the statement of accounts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>send a copy of the certified statement and the report to the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-af3b757a306f2fc39f74771f845c0b0b-1646836553765" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-af3b757a306f2fc39f74771f845c0b0b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-af3b757a306f2fc39f74771f845c0b0b" class="commentary"/>, the Northern Ireland Department</ins> and the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP must arrange for the laying before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-873583a97ffbf6b1ab1f183c821936ed-1646836592233" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-873583a97ffbf6b1ab1f183c821936ed"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-873583a97ffbf6b1ab1f183c821936ed" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins> of a copy of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its certified statement of accounts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report on its statement of accounts.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>In exercising functions in respect of the OEP, the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-cbd6f2bdaefd3fd671e6581d1d101fa9-1646836652138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-cbd6f2bdaefd3fd671e6581d1d101fa9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-cbd6f2bdaefd3fd671e6581d1d101fa9" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must have regard to the need to protect its independence.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (other public bodies), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>The Office for Environmental Protection.</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In this Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the natural systems, cycles and processes through which they interact.</p></wrapUp></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to any Northern Ireland department about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to Northern Ireland environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which that department requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland department may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to any Northern Ireland department about any changes to Northern Ireland environmental law proposed by that department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this paragraph is to be given in writing to the Northern Ireland department concerned.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland department concerned may, if it thinks fit, lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response that department may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this paragraph if the person believes that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a relevant public authority may not be made under this paragraph if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a relevant public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make a review application in relation to conduct described in a decision notice given to a relevant public authority as a failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A review application is an application for judicial review in respect of conduct of a relevant public authority, and any reference in this Part of this Schedule to a review application is to an application made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A review application may not be made before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice that precedes the application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10-3">10(3)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subject to that, the OEP may make a review application at any time (and accordingly any time limit, that would otherwise apply to the making of a review application, does not apply).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The High Court may grant a remedy on a review application only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If, on a review application, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-8">(8)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the review application (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court to apply for judicial review.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, makes a review application or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> or applies to intervene in a judicial review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-uk-environmental-law" eId="term-uk-environmental-law">UK environmental law</term>” means anything that is environmental law for the purposes of Part 1 of this Act (see section 46), but not anything that is environmental law only for the purposes of section 20.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-environmental-law" eId="term-northern-ireland-environmental-law">Northern Ireland environmental law</term>” means any Northern Ireland legislative provision that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Excluded matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision" eId="term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision">Northern Ireland legislative provision</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a">(a)</ref> which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department may by regulations provide that a Northern Ireland legislative provision specified in the regulations is, or is not, within the definition of “Northern Ireland environmental law” in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2">(2)</ref> (and this Part of this Schedule applies accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> the Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Department considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to whom producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the products or materials in relation to which producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the obligations imposed by the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about targets to be achieved in relation to the proportion of products or materials (by weight, volume or otherwise) to be re-used, redistributed, recovered or recycled (either generally or in a specified way).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about circumstances in which a producer responsibility obligation is to be treated as met (in whole or in part) by payment of a sum of money, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the manner in which and persons by whom the amount of such sums is to be determined, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the persons to whom such sums are to be paid.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the registration of compliance schemes, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requirements and criteria to be met before a compliance scheme may be registered,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of conditions in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appeals against the refusal of registration, the imposition of conditions in connection with registration, or the cancellation of registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure on the appeals.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the position of persons and compliance schemes pending determination or withdrawal of an appeal, including provision about cases in which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a compliance scheme is, or is not, to be treated as registered, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person is, or is not, to be treated as a member of a registered compliance scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-20-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified persons, in specified circumstances, to provide specified information about the resource efficiency of specified products.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00060" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00061" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00062" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how information about a product is to be provided (for example, by affixing a label to the product);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conferring on specified persons the function of determining whether specified products or materials have specified properties or characteristics (for example, whether they can be recycled) and publishing the results of such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying a scheme for classifying products by reference to matters about which resource efficiency information must be provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring information provided about a product to be determined according to specified criteria (for example, according to results published by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-b">(b)</ref> or classification schemes under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-c">(c)</ref>).</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how information about a product is to be provided (for example, by affixing a label to the product);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conferring on specified persons the function of determining whether specified products or materials have specified properties or characteristics (for example, whether they can be recycled) and publishing the results of such determinations;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying a scheme for classifying products by reference to matters about which resource efficiency information must be provided;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring information provided about a product to be determined according to specified criteria (for example, according to results published by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-b">(b)</ref> or classification schemes under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-c">(c)</ref>).</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose resource efficiency requirements on a person only if the person is connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about charging by sellers of goods or services for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers may specify only items which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are single use items, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are supplied in connection with goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may specify only items which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are single use items,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made wholly or partly of plastic, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>are supplied in connection with goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A “single use item” is a manufactured item which is likely to be used only once, or used only for a short period of time, before being disposed of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An item is supplied in connection with goods or services if it is supplied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the place the goods or services are sold or provided, for the purpose of enabling the goods to be taken away, used or consumed, or enabling the services to be received, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the purpose of enabling goods to be delivered.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In particular, a container or other packaging into which goods are placed at the point of sale is supplied in connection with goods.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The regulations may specify the minimum amount that a seller must charge for an item specified in the regulations, or provide for that amount to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may require records to be kept relating to charges made for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require the records, or such other information as may be specified—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be published at such times and in such manner as may be specified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>to be supplied on request and in such manner as may be specified to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an administrator, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>members of the public.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may (in particular) require the publication or supply of records or information relating to any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount received by a seller by way of charges for items specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the seller’s gross or net proceeds of the charge;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the uses to which the net proceeds of the charge have been put.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gross-proceeds-of-the-charge" eId="term-gross-proceeds-of-the-charge">gross proceeds of the charge</term>” means the amount received by the seller by way of charges for items specified in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-net-proceeds-of-the-charge" eId="term-net-proceeds-of-the-charge">net proceeds of the charge</term>” means the seller’s gross proceeds of the charge reduced by such amount as may be specified.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” means a commodity specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify only a commodity that has been produced from a plant, animal or other living organism.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a commodity only if the Secretary of State considers that forest is being or may be converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing the commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">Forest</term>” means an area of land of more than 0.5 hectares with a tree canopy cover of at least 10% (excluding trees planted for the purpose of producing timber or other commodities).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-4">(4)</ref> the reference to land includes land that is wholly or partly submerged in water (whether temporarily or permanently).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may not specify timber or timber products, within the meaning of <ref eId="c00068" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2010/0995">Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-7">(7)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must, for each reporting period, provide the relevant authority with a report on the actions taken by the person to establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity as required by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The report must be provided no later than 6 months after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the content and form of reports under this paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the manner in which reports under this paragraph are to be provided.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The relevant authority must make reports under this paragraph available to the public in the way, and to the extent, specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-authority" eId="term-relevant-authority">relevant authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if regulations made by the Secretary of State specify another person as the relevant authority for the purposes of this paragraph, that other person.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes fully into force and ending with the following 31 March, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a person (other than an individual) who carries on commercial activities in the United Kingdom, and—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets such conditions in relation to turnover as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of defining who is a regulated person in relation to that forest risk commodity, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is an undertaking which is a subsidiary of another undertaking which meets those conditions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> may make provision about how turnover is to be determined.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the Part 1 requirements not to apply, or to apply with modifications, in relation to a person who becomes a regulated person for such transitional period, after they become a regulated person, as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for a group of undertakings to be treated as a regulated person, in such circumstances, for such purposes and to such extent as may be provided (and may modify the application of the Schedule accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-group" eId="term-group">group</term>” has the meaning given by section 474 of the Companies Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-undertaking" eId="term-undertaking">undertaking</term>” has the meaning given by section 1161 of that Act,</p></content></hcontainer><wrapUp><p>and whether an undertaking is a subsidiary of another undertaking is to be determined in accordance with section 1162 of that Act.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making the regulations would be likely to achieve one or more of the purposes in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making the regulations would produce environmental or economic benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>those benefits are significant as against the likely costs resulting from the imposition of the producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the burdens imposed on businesses by the regulations are the minimum necessary to secure those benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>those burdens are imposed on the persons most able to make a contribution to securing those benefits—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>having regard to the desirability of acting fairly between persons who manufacture, process, distribute or supply products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>taking account of the need to ensure that the proposed producer responsibility obligation is so framed as to be effective in achieving the purposes for which it is imposed.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Nothing in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i">(1)(e)(i)</ref> prevents regulations imposing a producer responsibility obligation on any class or description of person to the exclusion of any others.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations for the implementation of an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 108 (powers of enforcing authorities and their authorised officers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), after paragraph (k) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1" eId="d25e31930"><num>(ka)</num><intro><p>as regards any premises which an English or Welsh authorised person has power to enter by virtue of paragraph (a), for the purposes of an examination or investigation under paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to search the premises;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e31942"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to seize and remove documents or anything else found on the premises (other than an article or substance within paragraph (g));</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><intro><p>to require any information which is stored in electronic form and is accessible from the premises to be produced in a form in which it can be removed and—</p></intro><level class="para3"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in which it is visible and legible, or</p></content></level><level class="para3"><num>(b)</num><content><p>from which it can readily be produced in a visible and legible form;</p></content></level></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e31966"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>to operate any equipment found on the premises for the purposes of producing such information in such a form;</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (6), omit paragraph (a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31987"><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>An English or Welsh authorised person may not exercise the powers in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> without—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the consent of a person entitled to grant access to material on or accessible from the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority of a warrant by virtue of Schedule 18 to this Act.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>This is subject to subsections <ref href="#d25e32017">(7B)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e32041">(7C)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32017"><num>(7B)</num><intro><p>An English or Welsh authorised person may exercise a power in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31942">(ka)(ii)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e31966">(ka)(iv)</ref> in relation to a thing without consent or the authority of a warrant if the person has reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is evidence of a failure to comply with any provision of the pollution control enactments or flood risk activity enactments, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising the power is necessary to prevent it being concealed, lost, altered or destroyed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32041"><num>(7C)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e31987">(7A)</ref> does not require consent or the authority of a warrant for doing something within the powers in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> if, and so far as, it may be done without them in exercise of another power conferred by subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32053"><num>(7D)</num><intro><p>Where anything seized or removed from premises under subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> contains protected material, that material—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not be used for the purposes of an examination or investigation under subsection (4)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be returned to the premises from which it was removed, or to the person who had possession or control of it immediately before it was removed, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is identified as protected material.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7E)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e32053">(7D)</ref> does not prevent any part of a thing containing protected material which is not protected material being used for the purposes of an examination or investigation, retained or copied.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7F)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protected-material">Protected material</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>material subject to legal professional privilege,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32098"><num>(b)</num><content><p>excluded material within the meaning of section 11 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>journalistic material, within the meaning of section 13 of that Act, which is not excluded material.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (12) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(12A)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#d25e32053">(7D)</ref>, anything seized or removed under subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> may be retained for so long as is necessary in all the circumstances.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (15)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after the definition of “authorised person” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-document">document</term>” includes anything in which information of any description is recorded (by any means) and any part of such a thing;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the definition of “enforcing authority” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-or-welsh-authorised-person">English or Welsh authorised person</term>” means a person authorised under subsection (1) or (2) by the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales, a waste collection authority or a local enforcing authority in England or Wales;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “<term refersTo="#term-pollution-control-functions" eId="term-pollution-control-functions">pollution control functions</term>” in relation to a waste collection authority, in paragraph (a) after “46” insert <quotedText>“to 46D”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>The relevant national authority must exercise the power to make regulations under this Part in the way it considers best calculated to secure that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulations do not have the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations are likely to have that effect, the effect is no greater than is necessary for achieving the environmental or economic benefits mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">9(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulations do not have the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations are likely to have that effect, the effect is no greater than is necessary for achieving the environmental or economic benefits mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">9(1)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 (supplemental provision about powers of entry) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 2—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A justice of the peace may by warrant authorise an English or Welsh authorised person, designated for the purpose by the person who authorised them, to exercise the powers in section 108(4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> in accordance with the warrant and, if need be, by force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e32216"><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The justice may do so only if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is material on or accessible from the premises in question which is likely to be of substantial value (by itself or together with other material) to an examination or investigation under section 108(4)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is impracticable to communicate with a person entitled to grant access to it, or access to it is unlikely to be granted unless a warrant is produced.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (3).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 3 after “shall” insert <quotedText>“, if so required,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agency" eId="term-agency">Agency</term>” has the same meaning as in the REACH Regulation (see Article 2A of the Regulation);</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where land belongs to Her Majesty in right of the Crown but is not held for an estate in fee simple absolute in possession—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Her Majesty in right of the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any estate granted or created out of the land is to be regarded for those purposes as derived from that estate in fee simple.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The land referred to in sub-paragraph (1) does not include land which becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant related when the estate determined, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not land to which such an obligation related at that time and Her Majesty in right of the Crown has not taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if the responsible body under a conservation covenant enters into an agreement under section 128(1) in relation to an obligation which it owes to the other party to the agreement by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the other party acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the other party is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the modification under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order modifying the obligation provision making the modification conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-11-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1.</p></content></hcontainer>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-111"><num>111</num><heading>Wildlife conservation: licences</heading><subsection eId="section-111-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In section 10 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (exceptions to section 9 of that Act), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>anything done in relation to an animal of any species pursuant to a licence granted by Natural England under regulation 55 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00047" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) in respect of an animal or animals of that species</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 16 of that Act (power to grant licences), in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (h), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>in England, for reasons of overriding public interest</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3B)</num><intro><p>In England, the appropriate authority shall not grant a licence under subsection (3) unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there is no other satisfactory solution, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the grant of the licence is not detrimental to the survival of any population of the species of animal or plant to which the licence relates.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, in subsections (5A)(c) and (6)(b), after “two years,” insert <quotedText>“or in the case of a licence granted by Natural England five years,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, in subsection (9)(c), after “to (e)” insert <quotedText>“or (j)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00048" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>), in regulation 55(10), for “two years” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>five years, in the case of a licence granted by Natural England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>two years, in any other case.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-111-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In section 10 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (exceptions to section 9 of that Act), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>anything done in relation to an animal of any species pursuant to a licence granted by Natural England under regulation 55 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00047" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) in respect of an animal or animals of that species</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-111-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>anything done in relation to an animal of any species pursuant to a licence granted by Natural England under regulation 55 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00047" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) in respect of an animal or animals of that species</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-111-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 16 of that Act (power to grant licences), in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (h), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>in England, for reasons of overriding public interest</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (h), omit the final “or”;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-111-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(j)</num><content><p>in England, for reasons of overriding public interest</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-111-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3B)</num><intro><p>In England, the appropriate authority shall not grant a licence under subsection (3) unless it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there is no other satisfactory solution, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the grant of the licence is not detrimental to the survival of any population of the species of animal or plant to which the licence relates.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, in subsections (5A)(c) and (6)(b), after “two years,” insert <quotedText>“or in the case of a licence granted by Natural England five years,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, in subsection (9)(c), after “to (e)” insert <quotedText>“or (j)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-111-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00048" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>), in regulation 55(10), for “two years” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>five years, in the case of a licence granted by Natural England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>two years, in any other case.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-habitats-regulations"><heading>Habitats Regulations</heading><section eId="section-112"><num>112</num><heading>Habitats Regulations: power to amend general duties</heading><subsection eId="section-112-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00049" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) (the “<term refersTo="#term-habitats-regulations" eId="term-habitats-regulations">Habitats Regulations</term>”), as they apply in relation to England, for the purposes in subsection <ref href="#section-112-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The purposes are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>to require persons within regulation 9(1) of the Habitats Regulations to exercise functions to which that regulation applies—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to comply with requirements imposed by regulations under this section, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to further objectives specified in regulations under this section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>instead of exercising them to secure compliance with the requirements of the Directives;</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require persons within regulation 9(3) of the Habitats Regulations, when exercising functions to which that regulation applies, to have regard to matters specified by regulations under this section instead of the requirements of the Directives.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may impose requirements, or specify objectives or matters, relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets in respect of biodiversity set by regulations under section 1 or 3;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>improvements to the natural environment which relate to biodiversity and are set out in an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose any other requirements, or specify any other objectives or matters, relating to the conservation or enhancement of biodiversity that the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may also, in connection with provision made for the purposes in subsection <ref href="#section-112-2">(2)</ref>, amend other provisions of the Habitats Regulations, as they apply in relation to England, which refer to requirements, objectives or provisions of the Directives.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only if satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-112-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not come into force before 1 February 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-directives" eId="term-the-directives">the Directives</term>” has the same meaning as in the Habitats Regulations (see regulation 3(1));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Wales for the general or residual purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Scotland for the general or residual purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-113"><num>113</num><heading>Habitats Regulations: power to amend Part 6</heading><subsection eId="section-113-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00050" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) (the “<term refersTo="#term-habitats-regulations" eId="term-habitats-regulations">Habitats Regulations</term>”) (assessment of plans and projects) as they apply in relation to England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only if satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-113-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the same meaning as in section 112.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112"><num>112</num><heading>Habitats Regulations: power to amend general duties</heading><subsection eId="section-112-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00049" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) (the “<term refersTo="#term-habitats-regulations" eId="term-habitats-regulations">Habitats Regulations</term>”), as they apply in relation to England, for the purposes in subsection <ref href="#section-112-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The purposes are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>to require persons within regulation 9(1) of the Habitats Regulations to exercise functions to which that regulation applies—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to comply with requirements imposed by regulations under this section, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to further objectives specified in regulations under this section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>instead of exercising them to secure compliance with the requirements of the Directives;</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require persons within regulation 9(3) of the Habitats Regulations, when exercising functions to which that regulation applies, to have regard to matters specified by regulations under this section instead of the requirements of the Directives.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may impose requirements, or specify objectives or matters, relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets in respect of biodiversity set by regulations under section 1 or 3;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>improvements to the natural environment which relate to biodiversity and are set out in an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose any other requirements, or specify any other objectives or matters, relating to the conservation or enhancement of biodiversity that the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may also, in connection with provision made for the purposes in subsection <ref href="#section-112-2">(2)</ref>, amend other provisions of the Habitats Regulations, as they apply in relation to England, which refer to requirements, objectives or provisions of the Directives.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only if satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-112-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not come into force before 1 February 2023.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-directives" eId="term-the-directives">the Directives</term>” has the same meaning as in the Habitats Regulations (see regulation 3(1));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Wales for the general or residual purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Scotland for the general or residual purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00049" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) (the “<term refersTo="#term-habitats-regulations" eId="term-habitats-regulations">Habitats Regulations</term>”), as they apply in relation to England, for the purposes in subsection <ref href="#section-112-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The purposes are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>to require persons within regulation 9(1) of the Habitats Regulations to exercise functions to which that regulation applies—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to comply with requirements imposed by regulations under this section, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to further objectives specified in regulations under this section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>instead of exercising them to secure compliance with the requirements of the Directives;</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require persons within regulation 9(3) of the Habitats Regulations, when exercising functions to which that regulation applies, to have regard to matters specified by regulations under this section instead of the requirements of the Directives.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-112-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>to require persons within regulation 9(1) of the Habitats Regulations to exercise functions to which that regulation applies—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to comply with requirements imposed by regulations under this section, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to further objectives specified in regulations under this section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>instead of exercising them to secure compliance with the requirements of the Directives;</p></wrapUp></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to comply with requirements imposed by regulations under this section, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to further objectives specified in regulations under this section,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-112-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require persons within regulation 9(3) of the Habitats Regulations, when exercising functions to which that regulation applies, to have regard to matters specified by regulations under this section instead of the requirements of the Directives.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may impose requirements, or specify objectives or matters, relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets in respect of biodiversity set by regulations under section 1 or 3;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>improvements to the natural environment which relate to biodiversity and are set out in an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-112-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>targets in respect of biodiversity set by regulations under section 1 or 3;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-112-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>improvements to the natural environment which relate to biodiversity and are set out in an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may impose any other requirements, or specify any other objectives or matters, relating to the conservation or enhancement of biodiversity that the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may also, in connection with provision made for the purposes in subsection <ref href="#section-112-2">(2)</ref>, amend other provisions of the Habitats Regulations, as they apply in relation to England, which refer to requirements, objectives or provisions of the Directives.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only if satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-112-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may not come into force before 1 February 2023.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-directives" eId="term-the-directives">the Directives</term>” has the same meaning as in the Habitats Regulations (see regulation 3(1));</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Wales for the general or residual purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea adjacent to Scotland for the general or residual purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-european-site" eId="term-european-site">European site</term>” has the meaning given in regulation 8 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 17A (power to require restocking after unauthorised felling), after subsection (1A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>A restocking notice served by the Commissioners is a local land charge; and for the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the Commissioners are the originating authority as respects the charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 24A (inserted by paragraph 5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>24B</num><heading>Restocking orders after conviction under section 24 in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where a person has been convicted of an offence under section 24(4) in England in relation to a failure to take steps required by a notice given under section 24 to remedy a default in the case of non-compliance with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conditions of a felling licence that relate to the restocking or stocking of land with trees, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the requirements of a restocking notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The court may make a restocking order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A restocking order is an order that requires the person to take such steps as may be specified therein to be taken within such time as may be so specified—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to restock or stock with trees the land in respect of which the notice under section 24 was given, or such other land as the court considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to maintain those trees in accordance with the rules and practice of good forestry for a period not exceeding ten years specified in the order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to make a restocking order the court must have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the interests of good forestry and agriculture and of the amenities of the district to which the restocking order would relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the desirability of promoting the establishment and maintenance of adequate reserves of growing trees in England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 63(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (power of magistrates’ court to deal with person for breach of order etc) applies in relation to a restocking order.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order discharge the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The modification of an obligation by an order under this Part binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the proceedings in which the order is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification" eId="term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification">successor of a person bound by the modification</term>” means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the modification relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person so bound when the order modifying the obligation was made, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the order modifying the obligation was made.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-crown-land" eId="term-crown-land">Crown land</term>” means land in relation which there is an estate in land of a kind listed in column 1 of the following Table, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>”, in relation to any Crown land, means the authority specified in column 2 for the estate in land in question.</p></content></level><wrapUp><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate in land</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Appropriate authority</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown (other than estate vesting as bona vacantia)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Crown Estate Commissioners or other government department having management of the land</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate vesting in Her Majesty in right of the Crown as bona vacantia </p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Treasury Solicitor</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person appointed by Her Majesty under the Royal Sign Manual, or, if no such appointment is made, the Secretary of State</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Such person as the Duke of Cornwall, or the possessor for the time being of the Duchy of Cornwall, appoints</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">That department</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to Part 7 are to Part 7 of this Act (apart from this Schedule and Schedule 20).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If any question arises as to what authority is the appropriate authority in relation to any Crown land, that question is to be referred to the Treasury, whose decision is final.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph the reference to Her Majesty’s private estates is to be read in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an estate in land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates vests in the Crown as bona vacantia.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation in relation to any period before the Crown takes possession or control of the land or enters into occupation of it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit-item" eId="term-deposit-item">deposit item</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-3">1(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order discharge an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113"><num>113</num><heading>Habitats Regulations: power to amend Part 6</heading><subsection eId="section-113-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00050" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) (the “<term refersTo="#term-habitats-regulations" eId="term-habitats-regulations">Habitats Regulations</term>”) (assessment of plans and projects) as they apply in relation to England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only if satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-113-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the same meaning as in section 112.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (<ref eId="c00050" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2017/1012">S.I. 2017/1012</ref>) (the “<term refersTo="#term-habitats-regulations" eId="term-habitats-regulations">Habitats Regulations</term>”) (assessment of plans and projects) as they apply in relation to England.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only if satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-113-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the same meaning as in section 112.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-tree-felling-and-planting"><heading>Tree felling and planting</heading><section eId="section-114"><num>114</num><heading>Controlling the felling of trees in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 16 makes amendments to Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 in relation to the enforcement of the power to control the felling of trees in England.</p></content></section><section eId="section-115"><num>115</num><heading>Local highway authorities in England to consult before felling street trees</heading><content><p><mod>After section 96 of the Highways Act 1980 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>96A</num><heading>Duty of local highway authorities in England to consult before felling street trees</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local highway authority in England must consult members of the public before felling a tree on an urban road (a “street tree”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local highway authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State to local highway authorities about how to discharge the duty under subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The duty under subsection (1) does not apply in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the street tree has a diameter not exceeding 8 centimetres (measured over the bark, at a point 1.3 metres above ground level),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority considers that the street tree is dead,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the authority considers that the street tree is required to be felled—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by virtue of an order under the Plant Health Act 1967, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>under any enactment on the basis that the tree is dangerous,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>the authority considers that the street tree is required to be felled in order to comply with—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a duty to make reasonable adjustments in the Equality Act 2010 because the tree is causing an obstruction (see section 20 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a duty in section 29 of that Act (prohibitions on discrimination etc in the provision of services) because the tree is causing an obstruction, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>the felling of the street tree is required for the purpose of carrying out development authorised by—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>planning permission granted under section 70, 73, 76D, 77 or 79 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>outline planning permission granted under section 92 of that Act.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-urban-road">urban road</term>” means a highway, other than a trunk road or classified road, which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a restricted road for the purposes of section 81 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (30 miles per hour speed limit),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is subject to an order made by virtue of section 84(1)(a) of that Act imposing a speed limit not exceeding 40 miles per hour, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is otherwise a street in an urban area.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-114"><num>114</num><heading>Controlling the felling of trees in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 16 makes amendments to Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 in relation to the enforcement of the power to control the felling of trees in England.</p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-115"><num>115</num><heading>Local highway authorities in England to consult before felling street trees</heading><content><p><mod>After section 96 of the Highways Act 1980 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>96A</num><heading>Duty of local highway authorities in England to consult before felling street trees</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local highway authority in England must consult members of the public before felling a tree on an urban road (a “street tree”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local highway authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Secretary of State to local highway authorities about how to discharge the duty under subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The duty under subsection (1) does not apply in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the street tree has a diameter not exceeding 8 centimetres (measured over the bark, at a point 1.3 metres above ground level),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority considers that the street tree is dead,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the authority considers that the street tree is required to be felled—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by virtue of an order under the Plant Health Act 1967, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>under any enactment on the basis that the tree is dangerous,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>the authority considers that the street tree is required to be felled in order to comply with—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a duty to make reasonable adjustments in the Equality Act 2010 because the tree is causing an obstruction (see section 20 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a duty in section 29 of that Act (prohibitions on discrimination etc in the provision of services) because the tree is causing an obstruction, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>the felling of the street tree is required for the purpose of carrying out development authorised by—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>planning permission granted under section 70, 73, 76D, 77 or 79 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>outline planning permission granted under section 92 of that Act.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-urban-road">urban road</term>” means a highway, other than a trunk road or classified road, which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a restricted road for the purposes of section 81 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (30 miles per hour speed limit),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is subject to an order made by virtue of section 84(1)(a) of that Act imposing a speed limit not exceeding 40 miles per hour, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is otherwise a street in an urban area.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-6-crossheading-use-of-forest-risk-commodities-in-commercial-activity"><heading>Use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity</heading><section eId="section-116"><num>116</num><heading>Use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity</heading><subsection eId="section-116-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 17—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 makes provision about the use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 makes provision about enforcement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Part 3 contains general provisions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the affirmative procedure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c">2(4)(c)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5">5</ref> (except for paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the negative procedure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116"><num>116</num><heading>Use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity</heading><subsection eId="section-116-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 17—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 makes provision about the use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 makes provision about enforcement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Part 3 contains general provisions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the affirmative procedure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c">2(4)(c)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5">5</ref> (except for paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the negative procedure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Schedule 17—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 makes provision about the use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 makes provision about enforcement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Part 3 contains general provisions.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 makes provision about the use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2 makes provision about enforcement, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Part 3 contains general provisions.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the affirmative procedure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c">2(4)(c)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5">5</ref> (except for paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c">2(4)(c)</ref>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5">5</ref> (except for paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the negative procedure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="part-7"><num>PART 7</num><heading>Conservation covenants</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-creation-of-conservation-covenant"><heading>Creation of conservation covenant</heading><section eId="section-117"><num>117</num><heading>Conservation covenant agreements</heading><subsection eId="section-117-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, a “conservation covenant agreement” is an agreement between a landowner and a responsible body where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the agreement contains provision which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is of a qualifying kind,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has a conservation purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>is intended by the parties to be for the public good,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it appears from the agreement that the parties intend to create a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the agreement is executed as a deed by the parties.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> to provision of a qualifying kind is to provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>requiring the landowner—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to do, or not to do, something on land in England specified in the provision in relation to which the landowner holds a qualifying estate specified in the agreement for the purposes of the provision, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to allow the responsible body to do something on such land, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring the responsible body to do something on such land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a-ii">(1)(a)(ii)</ref>, provision has a conservation purpose if its purpose is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to conserve the natural environment of land or the natural resources of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to conserve land as a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to conserve the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>a reference to conserving something includes a reference to protecting, restoring or enhancing it;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-estate" eId="term-qualifying-estate">qualifying estate</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a term of years absolute granted for a term of more than seven years from the date of the grant and in the case of which some part of the period for which the term of years was granted remains unexpired;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>a reference to “<term refersTo="#term-the-qualifying-estate" eId="term-the-qualifying-estate">the qualifying estate</term>”, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, is to the estate in land by virtue of which the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a-i">(1)(a)(i)</ref> was met in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the obligation is not an ancillary obligation, the provision giving rise to the obligation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the obligation is an ancillary obligation, the provision giving rise to the obligation to which it was ancillary;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(and for this purpose “<term refersTo="#term-ancillary-obligation" eId="term-ancillary-obligation">ancillary obligation</term>” means an obligation under provision falling within section 118(2)(b));</p></wrapUp></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>”, in relation to land, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its plants, animals and other living organisms;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>its geological features.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-118"><num>118</num><heading>Conservation covenants</heading><subsection eId="section-118-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A conservation covenant is so much of a conservation covenant agreement as is given statutory effect by this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of a conservation covenant agreement have statutory effect as a conservation covenant—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provisions in respect of which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> are met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provisions ancillary to any provision falling within paragraph <ref href="#section-118-2-a">(a)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the agreement includes provision for public access to land to which other provision of the agreement (being provision which meets the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref>) relates, the provision for public access is to be treated as ancillary to that other provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to an obligation under a conservation covenant are to an obligation of the landowner or the responsible body given statutory effect by this section as part of the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references to the land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates are, in the case of an obligation given statutory effect by this section by virtue of being ancillary to another provision, to the land to which the obligation under the other provision relates.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-119"><num>119</num><heading>Responsible bodies</heading><subsection eId="section-119-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following are responsible bodies for the purposes of this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>bodies which are designated under this section (referred to in this Part as “<term refersTo="#term-designated-bodies" eId="term-designated-bodies">designated bodies</term>”).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, on the application of a local authority or other body, designate it as a responsible body for the purposes of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may only designate a local authority if satisfied that it is suitable to be a responsible body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may only designate a body that is not a local authority if satisfied that it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is suitable to be a responsible body.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The condition is that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a public body or a charity, at least some of its main purposes or functions relate to conservation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, at least some of the body’s main activities relate to conservation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may revoke a designation by notice to the body concerned if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the body has applied to the Secretary of State for its designation to be revoked,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body is not suitable to remain as a responsible body, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a body other than a local authority, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body does not meet the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may determine the criteria to be applied in deciding whether a body is suitable to be or to remain a responsible body (which may include criteria relating to the body’s connection with the United Kingdom).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must publish (and keep up to date)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a document setting out the criteria applicable for the purposes mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-119-7">(7)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a list of the bodies who are designated under this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-charity" eId="term-charity">charity</term>” means a charity registered under the Charities Act 2011 or an exempt charity (within the meaning of that Act);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-conservation" eId="term-conservation">conservation</term>” means conservation of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment or natural resources of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>places of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county or district council in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a London borough council;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-effect-of-conservation-covenant"><heading>Effect of conservation covenant</heading><section eId="section-120"><num>120</num><heading>Local land charge</heading><subsection eId="section-120-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A conservation covenant is a local land charge.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the originating authority, as respects a conservation covenant, is the person by whom an obligation of the landowner under the covenant is enforceable.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 2 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (matters which are not local land charges), the references in paragraphs (a) and (b) to a covenant or agreement made between a lessor and a lessee do not include a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In its application to a conservation covenant, section 10(1) of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (compensation for non-registration or defective official search certificate) has effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the words preceding paragraph (a), the words from the beginning to “but” were omitted,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (a) (non-registration) were omitted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for the words from “in existence” to the end there were substituted the words <quotedText>“registered in that register at the time of the search but was not shown by the official search certificate as so registered”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-121"><num>121</num><heading>Duration of obligation under conservation covenant</heading><subsection eId="section-121-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An obligation under a conservation covenant has effect for the default period, unless the covenant provides for a shorter period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The default period for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-121-1">(1)</ref> is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, a period of indefinite duration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is a term of years absolute, a period corresponding in length to the remainder of the period for which the term of years was granted.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-122"><num>122</num><heading>Benefit and burden of obligation of landowner</heading><subsection eId="section-122-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant is owed to the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-122-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant ceases to bind the landowner under the covenant, or a person who becomes a successor of that landowner, in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-122-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation is positive and the person becomes a successor by virtue of holding a term of years absolute granted for a term of seven years or less from the date of the grant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the conservation covenant was not registered in the local land charges register at the time when the successor acquired the estate in land concerned, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the successor’s immediate predecessor was not bound by the obligation in respect of the land to which the successor’s interest relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In the case of a conservation covenant relating to land in an area in relation to which section 3 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (as substituted by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 to the Infrastructure Act 2015) does not yet have effect, the reference in subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> to the local land charges register is to the appropriate local land charges register.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> to the time when the successor acquired the estate in land concerned is, if the successor acquired that interest under a disposition which took effect at law only when registered in the register of title kept under the Land Registration Act 2002, to be read as a reference to the time when the disposition was made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-c">(5)(c)</ref> the successor’s “immediate predecessor” is, unless subsection <ref href="#section-122-9">(9)</ref> applies, the successor’s immediate predecessor in title.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>If the successor is the first holder of an estate in land which is derived from another estate in land (whether the other estate is the qualifying estate or an estate derived, immediately or otherwise, from it) the successor’s immediate predecessor is the holder of that other estate when the derived estate was created.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-123"><num>123</num><heading>Benefit of obligation of responsible body</heading><subsection eId="section-123-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant is owed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant ceases to be owed to the landowner under the covenant, or to a person who becomes a successor of that landowner, in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> does not apply if the obligation is ancillary to an obligation of the landowner under the covenant which does not bind the successor.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-breach-and-enforcement"><heading>Breach and enforcement</heading><section eId="section-124"><num>124</num><heading>Breach of obligation</heading><subsection eId="section-124-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person bound by a negative obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>doing something which it prohibits, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting or suffering another person to do such a thing.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person bound by a positive obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation if it is not performed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-125"><num>125</num><heading>Enforcement of obligation</heading><subsection eId="section-125-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for the enforcement of an obligation under a conservation covenant, the available remedies are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specific performance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>injunction,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>damages, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>order for payment of an amount due under the obligation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On an application for a remedy under subsection <ref href="#section-125-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-125-1-b">(b)</ref>, a court must, in considering what remedy is appropriate, take into account any public interest in the performance of the obligation concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-125-4">(4)</ref>, contract principles apply to damages for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In the case of breach of an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant, a court may award exemplary damages in such circumstances as it thinks fit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the Limitation Act 1980, an action founded on an obligation under a conservation covenant is to be treated as founded on simple contract.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-126"><num>126</num><heading>Defences to breach of obligation</heading><subsection eId="section-126-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant it is a defence to show—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of a matter beyond the defendant’s control,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of doing, or not doing, something in an emergency in circumstances where it was necessary for that to be done, or not done, in order to prevent loss of life or injury to any person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that at the time of the breach—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the land to which the obligation relates was, or was within an area, designated for a public purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>compliance with the obligation would have involved a breach of any statutory control applying as a result of the designation.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the only reason for the application of subsection <ref href="#section-126-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> was failure to obtain authorisation, the defendant must also show that all reasonable steps to obtain authorisation had been taken.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The defence under subsection <ref href="#section-126-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> does not apply if the designation was in force when the conservation covenant was created.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The defence of statutory authority (which applies in relation to the infringement of rights such as easements by a person acting under statutory authority) applies in relation to breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-authorisation" eId="term-authorisation">authorisation</term>” means any approval, confirmation, consent, licence, permission or other authorisation (however described), whether special or general;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-control" eId="term-statutory-control">statutory control</term>” means control imposed by provision contained in, or having effect under, an Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-discharge-and-modification"><heading>Discharge and modification</heading><section eId="section-127"><num>127</num><heading>Discharge of obligation of landowner by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-127-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The responsible body under a conservation covenant and a person who holds the qualifying estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates may, by agreement, discharge from the obligation any of the land in respect of which the person holds that estate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (3) applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the responsible body under a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person who is a successor of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is an estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Those persons may, by agreement, discharge the estate in land mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-127-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> from the obligation in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Any power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-128"><num>128</num><heading>Discharge of obligation of responsible body by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-128-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person to whom an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant is owed by virtue of the person holding an estate in land may, by agreement with the responsible body, discharge the obligation, so far as owed in relation to that estate, in respect of any of the land in respect of which the person is entitled to the benefit of the obligation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-128-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-129"><num>129</num><heading>Modification of obligation by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-129-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant may, by agreement with the responsible body under the covenant, modify the obligation in its application to any of the land in respect of which the person is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-129-1">(1)</ref> does not include power to make a change which, had it been included in the original agreement, would have prevented the provision of the agreement that gave rise to the obligation being provision in relation to which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1">(1)</ref> were met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the modification relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the modification relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If an obligation under a conservation covenant is modified by an agreement under this section, the modification binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the agreement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> “successor of a person bound by the modification”, means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the modification relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person bound by the modification when the modification was agreed, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the modification is agreed.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-130"><num>130</num><heading>Discharge or modification of obligation by Upper Tribunal</heading><subsection eId="section-130-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 makes provision about the discharge or modification of an obligation under a conservation covenant on application to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where any proceedings by action or otherwise are taken to enforce an obligation under a conservation covenant, any person against whom the proceedings are taken may in such proceedings apply to the High Court or the county court for an order giving leave to apply to the Upper Tribunal under Schedule 18 and staying the proceedings in the meantime.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>No application under section 84(1) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (which enables the Upper Tribunal on application to discharge or modify a restriction arising under covenant or otherwise) may be made in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-replacement-etc-of-responsible-body"><heading>Replacement etc of responsible body</heading><section eId="section-131"><num>131</num><heading>Power of responsible body to appoint replacement</heading><subsection eId="section-131-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The responsible body under a conservation covenant may appoint another responsible body to be the responsible body under the covenant, unless the covenant otherwise provides.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the appointor and appointee.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In the case of a conservation covenant registered in the local land charges register, an appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> only has effect if the appointor supplies to the Chief Land Registrar the information necessary to enable the Registrar to amend the registration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In the case of a conservation covenant relating to land in an area in relation to which section 3 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (as substituted by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 to the Infrastructure Act 2015) does not yet have effect—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> to the local land charges register and the Chief Land Registrar are to the appropriate local land charges register and the authority responsible for that register, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to an appointment by that authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> has effect to transfer to the appointee—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> does not have effect to transfer any right or liability in respect of an existing breach of obligation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A body appointed under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> as the responsible body under a conservation covenant must notify its appointment to every person who is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-132"><num>132</num><heading>Body ceasing to be a responsible body</heading><subsection eId="section-132-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-132-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> apply if a body which is the responsible body under a conservation covenant ceases to be a designated body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The body ceases to be the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following transfer to the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> does not have effect to transfer any right or liability in respect of an existing breach of obligation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If subsection <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> has effect in relation to a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State becomes custodian of the covenant until—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an appointment under section 131<ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> by the Secretary of State has effect in relation to the covenant, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State makes an election under subsection <ref href="#section-132-6">(6)</ref> in relation to the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If custodian of a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State may elect to be the responsible body under the covenant by giving written notice of election to every person who is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, as custodian of a conservation covenant—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enforce any obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercise in relation to the covenant any power conferred by this Part on the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In relation to any period as custodian of a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State has no liability with respect to performance of any obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-miscellaneous"><heading>Miscellaneous</heading><section eId="section-133"><num>133</num><heading>Effect of acquisition or disposal of affected land by responsible body</heading><intro><p>If the responsible body under a conservation covenant acquires an estate in land to which an obligation under the covenant relates (whether an obligation of the landowner or of the responsible body under the covenant)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-133-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acquisition does not have effect to extinguish the obligation,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 122(2)(b) applies to the body as it would apply to any other person acquiring the estate in land in the same circumstances, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any obligation of the responsible body under the covenant continues to bind the body in accordance with this Part.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-134"><num>134</num><heading>Effect of deemed surrender and re-grant of qualifying estate</heading><subsection eId="section-134-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subsection (2) applies if a term of years absolute which is the qualifying estate in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant is deemed to be surrendered and re-granted by operation of law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the application of sections 122, 123 and 127 to the period after the deemed surrender, references to the qualifying estate are to be read as including a reference to the term of years deemed to be granted.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-135"><num>135</num><heading>Declarations about obligations under conservation covenants</heading><subsection eId="section-135-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The court or Upper Tribunal may on the application of any person interested declare—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether anything purporting to be a conservation covenant is a conservation covenant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether any land is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether any person is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant and, if so, in respect of what land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>what, upon the true construction of any instrument by means of which an obligation under a conservation covenant is created or modified, is the nature of the obligation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>No application under section 84(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (which enables the court on application to make declarations about restrictions under instruments) may be made in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means the High Court or the county court.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-136"><num>136</num><heading>Duty of responsible bodies to make annual return</heading><subsection eId="section-136-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A designated body must make an annual return to the Secretary of State stating whether, during the period to which the return relates, there were any conservation covenants under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If there were any such conservation covenants, the annual return must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>state the number of conservation covenants;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state, for each conservation covenant, the area of the land in relation to which the body was owed any obligation as the responsible body.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The annual return must also give any information that is prescribed under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about annual returns to be made by a designated body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The provision which may be made under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> includes, in particular, provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribing information to be included in an annual return (but see subsection <ref href="#section-136-10">(10)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision as to the period to which an annual return is to relate and the date by which an annual return is to be made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subject to any provision made as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-136-5-b">(5)(b)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period to which an annual return is to relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date by which an annual return is to be made,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are such period and date as the Secretary of State may direct.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>On giving a direction under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> the Secretary of State must take all reasonable steps to draw the direction to the attention of each responsible body affected by it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> and directions under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision of general application, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision applicable only to one or more particular responsible bodies or to responsible bodies of a particular description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Any information prescribed for inclusion in an annual return made by a designated body must be information about or connected with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the designated body;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>its activities over the period to which the return relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any conservation covenant under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body during that period;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the land in relation to which it was owed such an obligation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-supplementary"><heading>Supplementary</heading><section eId="section-137"><num>137</num><heading>Crown application</heading><content><p>Schedule 19 makes provision about the application of this Part to Crown land.</p></content></section><section eId="section-138"><num>138</num><heading>Index of defined terms in Part 7</heading><content><p>The following Table sets out expressions defined or explained in this Part for general purposes.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:55%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:45%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Expression</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Provision</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conservation covenant</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 118<ref href="#section-118-1">(1)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conservation covenant agreement</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-1">(1)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conservation purpose</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-3">(3)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conserving (something)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">designated body</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 119(1)(b)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">natural environment (in relation to land)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">qualifying estate (generally)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">the qualifying estate (in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">responsible body</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 119</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></section><section eId="section-139"><num>139</num><heading>Consequential amendments relating to Part 7</heading><content><p>Schedule 20 makes consequential amendments relating to this Part.</p></content></section></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-creation-of-conservation-covenant"><heading>Creation of conservation covenant</heading><section eId="section-117"><num>117</num><heading>Conservation covenant agreements</heading><subsection eId="section-117-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, a “conservation covenant agreement” is an agreement between a landowner and a responsible body where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the agreement contains provision which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is of a qualifying kind,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has a conservation purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>is intended by the parties to be for the public good,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it appears from the agreement that the parties intend to create a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the agreement is executed as a deed by the parties.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> to provision of a qualifying kind is to provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>requiring the landowner—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to do, or not to do, something on land in England specified in the provision in relation to which the landowner holds a qualifying estate specified in the agreement for the purposes of the provision, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to allow the responsible body to do something on such land, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring the responsible body to do something on such land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a-ii">(1)(a)(ii)</ref>, provision has a conservation purpose if its purpose is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to conserve the natural environment of land or the natural resources of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to conserve land as a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to conserve the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>a reference to conserving something includes a reference to protecting, restoring or enhancing it;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-estate" eId="term-qualifying-estate">qualifying estate</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a term of years absolute granted for a term of more than seven years from the date of the grant and in the case of which some part of the period for which the term of years was granted remains unexpired;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>a reference to “<term refersTo="#term-the-qualifying-estate" eId="term-the-qualifying-estate">the qualifying estate</term>”, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, is to the estate in land by virtue of which the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a-i">(1)(a)(i)</ref> was met in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the obligation is not an ancillary obligation, the provision giving rise to the obligation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the obligation is an ancillary obligation, the provision giving rise to the obligation to which it was ancillary;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(and for this purpose “<term refersTo="#term-ancillary-obligation" eId="term-ancillary-obligation">ancillary obligation</term>” means an obligation under provision falling within section 118(2)(b));</p></wrapUp></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>”, in relation to land, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its plants, animals and other living organisms;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>its geological features.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-118"><num>118</num><heading>Conservation covenants</heading><subsection eId="section-118-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A conservation covenant is so much of a conservation covenant agreement as is given statutory effect by this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of a conservation covenant agreement have statutory effect as a conservation covenant—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provisions in respect of which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> are met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provisions ancillary to any provision falling within paragraph <ref href="#section-118-2-a">(a)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the agreement includes provision for public access to land to which other provision of the agreement (being provision which meets the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref>) relates, the provision for public access is to be treated as ancillary to that other provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to an obligation under a conservation covenant are to an obligation of the landowner or the responsible body given statutory effect by this section as part of the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references to the land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates are, in the case of an obligation given statutory effect by this section by virtue of being ancillary to another provision, to the land to which the obligation under the other provision relates.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-119"><num>119</num><heading>Responsible bodies</heading><subsection eId="section-119-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following are responsible bodies for the purposes of this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>bodies which are designated under this section (referred to in this Part as “<term refersTo="#term-designated-bodies" eId="term-designated-bodies">designated bodies</term>”).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, on the application of a local authority or other body, designate it as a responsible body for the purposes of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may only designate a local authority if satisfied that it is suitable to be a responsible body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may only designate a body that is not a local authority if satisfied that it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is suitable to be a responsible body.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The condition is that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a public body or a charity, at least some of its main purposes or functions relate to conservation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, at least some of the body’s main activities relate to conservation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may revoke a designation by notice to the body concerned if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the body has applied to the Secretary of State for its designation to be revoked,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body is not suitable to remain as a responsible body, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a body other than a local authority, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body does not meet the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may determine the criteria to be applied in deciding whether a body is suitable to be or to remain a responsible body (which may include criteria relating to the body’s connection with the United Kingdom).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must publish (and keep up to date)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a document setting out the criteria applicable for the purposes mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-119-7">(7)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a list of the bodies who are designated under this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-charity" eId="term-charity">charity</term>” means a charity registered under the Charities Act 2011 or an exempt charity (within the meaning of that Act);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-conservation" eId="term-conservation">conservation</term>” means conservation of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment or natural resources of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>places of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county or district council in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a London borough council;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117"><num>117</num><heading>Conservation covenant agreements</heading><subsection eId="section-117-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, a “conservation covenant agreement” is an agreement between a landowner and a responsible body where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the agreement contains provision which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is of a qualifying kind,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has a conservation purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>is intended by the parties to be for the public good,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it appears from the agreement that the parties intend to create a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the agreement is executed as a deed by the parties.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> to provision of a qualifying kind is to provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>requiring the landowner—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to do, or not to do, something on land in England specified in the provision in relation to which the landowner holds a qualifying estate specified in the agreement for the purposes of the provision, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to allow the responsible body to do something on such land, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring the responsible body to do something on such land.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a-ii">(1)(a)(ii)</ref>, provision has a conservation purpose if its purpose is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to conserve the natural environment of land or the natural resources of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to conserve land as a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to conserve the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>a reference to conserving something includes a reference to protecting, restoring or enhancing it;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-estate" eId="term-qualifying-estate">qualifying estate</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a term of years absolute granted for a term of more than seven years from the date of the grant and in the case of which some part of the period for which the term of years was granted remains unexpired;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>a reference to “<term refersTo="#term-the-qualifying-estate" eId="term-the-qualifying-estate">the qualifying estate</term>”, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, is to the estate in land by virtue of which the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a-i">(1)(a)(i)</ref> was met in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the obligation is not an ancillary obligation, the provision giving rise to the obligation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the obligation is an ancillary obligation, the provision giving rise to the obligation to which it was ancillary;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(and for this purpose “<term refersTo="#term-ancillary-obligation" eId="term-ancillary-obligation">ancillary obligation</term>” means an obligation under provision falling within section 118(2)(b));</p></wrapUp></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>”, in relation to land, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its plants, animals and other living organisms;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>its geological features.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, a “conservation covenant agreement” is an agreement between a landowner and a responsible body where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the agreement contains provision which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is of a qualifying kind,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has a conservation purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>is intended by the parties to be for the public good,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it appears from the agreement that the parties intend to create a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the agreement is executed as a deed by the parties.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the agreement contains provision which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is of a qualifying kind,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has a conservation purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>is intended by the parties to be for the public good,</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is of a qualifying kind,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>has a conservation purpose, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>is intended by the parties to be for the public good,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it appears from the agreement that the parties intend to create a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the agreement is executed as a deed by the parties.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> to provision of a qualifying kind is to provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>requiring the landowner—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to do, or not to do, something on land in England specified in the provision in relation to which the landowner holds a qualifying estate specified in the agreement for the purposes of the provision, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to allow the responsible body to do something on such land, or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring the responsible body to do something on such land.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>requiring the landowner—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to do, or not to do, something on land in England specified in the provision in relation to which the landowner holds a qualifying estate specified in the agreement for the purposes of the provision, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to allow the responsible body to do something on such land, or</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to do, or not to do, something on land in England specified in the provision in relation to which the landowner holds a qualifying estate specified in the agreement for the purposes of the provision, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to allow the responsible body to do something on such land, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring the responsible body to do something on such land.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a-ii">(1)(a)(ii)</ref>, provision has a conservation purpose if its purpose is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to conserve the natural environment of land or the natural resources of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to conserve land as a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to conserve the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to conserve the natural environment of land or the natural resources of land,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to conserve land as a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to conserve the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>a reference to conserving something includes a reference to protecting, restoring or enhancing it;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-estate" eId="term-qualifying-estate">qualifying estate</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a term of years absolute granted for a term of more than seven years from the date of the grant and in the case of which some part of the period for which the term of years was granted remains unexpired;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>a reference to “<term refersTo="#term-the-qualifying-estate" eId="term-the-qualifying-estate">the qualifying estate</term>”, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, is to the estate in land by virtue of which the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a-i">(1)(a)(i)</ref> was met in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the obligation is not an ancillary obligation, the provision giving rise to the obligation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the obligation is an ancillary obligation, the provision giving rise to the obligation to which it was ancillary;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(and for this purpose “<term refersTo="#term-ancillary-obligation" eId="term-ancillary-obligation">ancillary obligation</term>” means an obligation under provision falling within section 118(2)(b));</p></wrapUp></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>”, in relation to land, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its plants, animals and other living organisms;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>its geological features.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Registration of persons subject to producer responsibility obligations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring the registration of persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of requirements in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7">7</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by Northern Ireland departments when making policy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by Ministers of the Crown when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Northern Ireland departments and Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Department must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>the “<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> (and see also paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6-5">6(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“making” policy includes developing, adopting or revising policy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-oep"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">OEP</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">” has the meaning given by section 22;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy" eId="term-policy">policy</term>” includes proposals for legislation, but does not include an administrative decision taken in relation to a particular person or case (for example, a decision on an application for planning permission, funding or a licence, or a decision about regulatory enforcement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles" eId="term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles">policy statement on environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6">6</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00055" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring the registration of persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of requirements in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action proposed to be taken by the operator of a compliance scheme would be incompatible with an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator not to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action which the operator of a compliance scheme has power to take is required for the purpose of implementing an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A direction under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>on the application of the relevant national authority, is enforceable—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by injunction, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in Scotland, by interdict or by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118"><num>118</num><heading>Conservation covenants</heading><subsection eId="section-118-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A conservation covenant is so much of a conservation covenant agreement as is given statutory effect by this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of a conservation covenant agreement have statutory effect as a conservation covenant—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provisions in respect of which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> are met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provisions ancillary to any provision falling within paragraph <ref href="#section-118-2-a">(a)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the agreement includes provision for public access to land to which other provision of the agreement (being provision which meets the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref>) relates, the provision for public access is to be treated as ancillary to that other provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to an obligation under a conservation covenant are to an obligation of the landowner or the responsible body given statutory effect by this section as part of the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references to the land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates are, in the case of an obligation given statutory effect by this section by virtue of being ancillary to another provision, to the land to which the obligation under the other provision relates.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A conservation covenant is so much of a conservation covenant agreement as is given statutory effect by this section.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of a conservation covenant agreement have statutory effect as a conservation covenant—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provisions in respect of which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> are met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provisions ancillary to any provision falling within paragraph <ref href="#section-118-2-a">(a)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provisions in respect of which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> are met, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provisions ancillary to any provision falling within paragraph <ref href="#section-118-2-a">(a)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the agreement includes provision for public access to land to which other provision of the agreement (being provision which meets the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref>) relates, the provision for public access is to be treated as ancillary to that other provision.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to an obligation under a conservation covenant are to an obligation of the landowner or the responsible body given statutory effect by this section as part of the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references to the land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates are, in the case of an obligation given statutory effect by this section by virtue of being ancillary to another provision, to the land to which the obligation under the other provision relates.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>references to an obligation under a conservation covenant are to an obligation of the landowner or the responsible body given statutory effect by this section as part of the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references to the land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates are, in the case of an obligation given statutory effect by this section by virtue of being ancillary to another provision, to the land to which the obligation under the other provision relates.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119"><num>119</num><heading>Responsible bodies</heading><subsection eId="section-119-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following are responsible bodies for the purposes of this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>bodies which are designated under this section (referred to in this Part as “<term refersTo="#term-designated-bodies" eId="term-designated-bodies">designated bodies</term>”).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, on the application of a local authority or other body, designate it as a responsible body for the purposes of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may only designate a local authority if satisfied that it is suitable to be a responsible body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may only designate a body that is not a local authority if satisfied that it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is suitable to be a responsible body.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The condition is that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a public body or a charity, at least some of its main purposes or functions relate to conservation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, at least some of the body’s main activities relate to conservation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may revoke a designation by notice to the body concerned if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the body has applied to the Secretary of State for its designation to be revoked,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body is not suitable to remain as a responsible body, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a body other than a local authority, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body does not meet the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may determine the criteria to be applied in deciding whether a body is suitable to be or to remain a responsible body (which may include criteria relating to the body’s connection with the United Kingdom).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must publish (and keep up to date)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a document setting out the criteria applicable for the purposes mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-119-7">(7)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a list of the bodies who are designated under this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-charity" eId="term-charity">charity</term>” means a charity registered under the Charities Act 2011 or an exempt charity (within the meaning of that Act);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-conservation" eId="term-conservation">conservation</term>” means conservation of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment or natural resources of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>places of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county or district council in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a London borough council;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following are responsible bodies for the purposes of this Part—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>bodies which are designated under this section (referred to in this Part as “<term refersTo="#term-designated-bodies" eId="term-designated-bodies">designated bodies</term>”).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>bodies which are designated under this section (referred to in this Part as “<term refersTo="#term-designated-bodies" eId="term-designated-bodies">designated bodies</term>”).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, on the application of a local authority or other body, designate it as a responsible body for the purposes of this Part.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may only designate a local authority if satisfied that it is suitable to be a responsible body.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may only designate a body that is not a local authority if satisfied that it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is suitable to be a responsible body.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is suitable to be a responsible body.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The condition is that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a public body or a charity, at least some of its main purposes or functions relate to conservation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, at least some of the body’s main activities relate to conservation.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a public body or a charity, at least some of its main purposes or functions relate to conservation, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, at least some of the body’s main activities relate to conservation.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may revoke a designation by notice to the body concerned if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the body has applied to the Secretary of State for its designation to be revoked,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body is not suitable to remain as a responsible body, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a body other than a local authority, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body does not meet the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the body has applied to the Secretary of State for its designation to be revoked,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body is not suitable to remain as a responsible body, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a body other than a local authority, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body does not meet the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may determine the criteria to be applied in deciding whether a body is suitable to be or to remain a responsible body (which may include criteria relating to the body’s connection with the United Kingdom).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must publish (and keep up to date)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a document setting out the criteria applicable for the purposes mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-119-7">(7)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a list of the bodies who are designated under this section.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a document setting out the criteria applicable for the purposes mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-119-7">(7)</ref>, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a list of the bodies who are designated under this section.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-charity" eId="term-charity">charity</term>” means a charity registered under the Charities Act 2011 or an exempt charity (within the meaning of that Act);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-conservation" eId="term-conservation">conservation</term>” means conservation of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the natural environment or natural resources of land,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>places of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the setting of land with a natural environment or natural resources or which is a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a county or district council in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a London borough council;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Common Council of the City of London;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-control" eId="term-statutory-control">statutory control</term>” means control imposed by provision contained in, or having effect under, an Act.</p></content></hcontainer>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal costs” of products or materials means such costs incurred in connection with the disposal of the products or materials as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal” of products or materials includes their re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Disposal costs may include the costs of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>collecting and transporting products or materials for disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sorting and treating products or materials,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>other steps preparatory to disposal of products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>providing public information about the disposal of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>They may include costs incurred in relation to products or materials that have been disposed of unlawfully.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the disposal costs of products or materials are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons required to pay sums under the regulations to register with an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>administrators to register with an enforcement authority appointed by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require persons required to register to pay, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by or in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator to be repayable, in whole or in part, to the persons by whom they were payable (“liable persons”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums repayable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums repayable under the regulations to vary according to the extent to which, or manner in which, liable persons dispose of products or materials to which the regulations relate, or meet or contribute to their disposal costs.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements to provide information in relation to a product on a person only if the person is a person connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme collector in connection with the scheme, including requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides a deposit item a refund in accordance with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides a deposit item under another deposit scheme an amount determined in accordance with the scheme (and the scheme may provide for that amount to be determined by reference to the other deposit scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides articles or packaging that are the subject of a Scottish deposit and return scheme an amount determined in accordance with the scheme (and the scheme may provide for that amount to be determined by reference to the Scottish deposit and return scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to recycle, re-use, or arrange or facilitate the recycling or re-use of any item provided to them in accordance with the scheme (which may include articles or packaging that are the subject of a Scottish deposit and return scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to otherwise dispose of such items in accordance with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>where a scheme collector receives any payment in connection with the recycling or disposal of such an item, to retain that amount or to pay it, or a part of it, to a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>as to the retention of any amounts received from scheme suppliers, other scheme collectors or a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>to pay such amounts received to scheme suppliers, other scheme collectors or a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>to provide those records or other information in connection with the scheme to a scheme administrator.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may impose different requirements on different scheme collectors.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit" eId="term-deposit">deposit</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-a">1(2)(a)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit-item" eId="term-deposit-item">deposit item</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-3">1(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit-scheme" eId="term-deposit-scheme">deposit scheme</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-refund" eId="term-refund">refund</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-b">1(2)(b)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scheme-administrator" eId="term-scheme-administrator">scheme administrator</term>”, in relation to a deposit scheme, means a person appointed as a scheme administrator of the scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“scheme supplier” or “<term refersTo="#term-scheme-collector" eId="term-scheme-collector">scheme collector</term>” means a person specified as such (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-deposit-administrator" eId="term-scottish-deposit-administrator">Scottish deposit administrator</term>” means a person exercising the functions of a scheme administrator in relation to a Scottish deposit and return scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-deposit-and-return-scheme" eId="term-scottish-deposit-and-return-scheme">Scottish deposit and return scheme</term>” means a deposit and return scheme under section 84 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00067" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2009/12">2009 (asp 12)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule a “<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a system for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identifying, and obtaining information about, that commodity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>assessing the risk that relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to that commodity, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>mitigating that risk.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c">(c)</ref>, including in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the information that should be obtained;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the criteria to be used in assessing risk;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the ways in which risk may be mitigated.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to an enforcement authority about the Part 1 requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An enforcement authority must have regard to guidance issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> when exercising its functions under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to consult with specified persons before issuing such guidance.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations the Secretary of State must consult any persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-16-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-effect-of-conservation-covenant"><heading>Effect of conservation covenant</heading><section eId="section-120"><num>120</num><heading>Local land charge</heading><subsection eId="section-120-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A conservation covenant is a local land charge.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the originating authority, as respects a conservation covenant, is the person by whom an obligation of the landowner under the covenant is enforceable.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 2 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (matters which are not local land charges), the references in paragraphs (a) and (b) to a covenant or agreement made between a lessor and a lessee do not include a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In its application to a conservation covenant, section 10(1) of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (compensation for non-registration or defective official search certificate) has effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the words preceding paragraph (a), the words from the beginning to “but” were omitted,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (a) (non-registration) were omitted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for the words from “in existence” to the end there were substituted the words <quotedText>“registered in that register at the time of the search but was not shown by the official search certificate as so registered”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-121"><num>121</num><heading>Duration of obligation under conservation covenant</heading><subsection eId="section-121-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An obligation under a conservation covenant has effect for the default period, unless the covenant provides for a shorter period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The default period for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-121-1">(1)</ref> is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, a period of indefinite duration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is a term of years absolute, a period corresponding in length to the remainder of the period for which the term of years was granted.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-122"><num>122</num><heading>Benefit and burden of obligation of landowner</heading><subsection eId="section-122-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant is owed to the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-122-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant ceases to bind the landowner under the covenant, or a person who becomes a successor of that landowner, in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-122-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation is positive and the person becomes a successor by virtue of holding a term of years absolute granted for a term of seven years or less from the date of the grant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the conservation covenant was not registered in the local land charges register at the time when the successor acquired the estate in land concerned, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the successor’s immediate predecessor was not bound by the obligation in respect of the land to which the successor’s interest relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In the case of a conservation covenant relating to land in an area in relation to which section 3 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (as substituted by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 to the Infrastructure Act 2015) does not yet have effect, the reference in subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> to the local land charges register is to the appropriate local land charges register.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> to the time when the successor acquired the estate in land concerned is, if the successor acquired that interest under a disposition which took effect at law only when registered in the register of title kept under the Land Registration Act 2002, to be read as a reference to the time when the disposition was made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-c">(5)(c)</ref> the successor’s “immediate predecessor” is, unless subsection <ref href="#section-122-9">(9)</ref> applies, the successor’s immediate predecessor in title.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>If the successor is the first holder of an estate in land which is derived from another estate in land (whether the other estate is the qualifying estate or an estate derived, immediately or otherwise, from it) the successor’s immediate predecessor is the holder of that other estate when the derived estate was created.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-123"><num>123</num><heading>Benefit of obligation of responsible body</heading><subsection eId="section-123-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant is owed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant ceases to be owed to the landowner under the covenant, or to a person who becomes a successor of that landowner, in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> does not apply if the obligation is ancillary to an obligation of the landowner under the covenant which does not bind the successor.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120"><num>120</num><heading>Local land charge</heading><subsection eId="section-120-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A conservation covenant is a local land charge.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the originating authority, as respects a conservation covenant, is the person by whom an obligation of the landowner under the covenant is enforceable.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 2 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (matters which are not local land charges), the references in paragraphs (a) and (b) to a covenant or agreement made between a lessor and a lessee do not include a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In its application to a conservation covenant, section 10(1) of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (compensation for non-registration or defective official search certificate) has effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the words preceding paragraph (a), the words from the beginning to “but” were omitted,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (a) (non-registration) were omitted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for the words from “in existence” to the end there were substituted the words <quotedText>“registered in that register at the time of the search but was not shown by the official search certificate as so registered”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A conservation covenant is a local land charge.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the originating authority, as respects a conservation covenant, is the person by whom an obligation of the landowner under the covenant is enforceable.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 2 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (matters which are not local land charges), the references in paragraphs (a) and (b) to a covenant or agreement made between a lessor and a lessee do not include a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In its application to a conservation covenant, section 10(1) of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (compensation for non-registration or defective official search certificate) has effect as if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the words preceding paragraph (a), the words from the beginning to “but” were omitted,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (a) (non-registration) were omitted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for the words from “in existence” to the end there were substituted the words <quotedText>“registered in that register at the time of the search but was not shown by the official search certificate as so registered”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-120-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the words preceding paragraph (a), the words from the beginning to “but” were omitted,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-120-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph (a) (non-registration) were omitted, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-120-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for the words from “in existence” to the end there were substituted the words <quotedText>“registered in that register at the time of the search but was not shown by the official search certificate as so registered”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-121"><num>121</num><heading>Duration of obligation under conservation covenant</heading><subsection eId="section-121-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An obligation under a conservation covenant has effect for the default period, unless the covenant provides for a shorter period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The default period for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-121-1">(1)</ref> is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, a period of indefinite duration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is a term of years absolute, a period corresponding in length to the remainder of the period for which the term of years was granted.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-121-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An obligation under a conservation covenant has effect for the default period, unless the covenant provides for a shorter period.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-121-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The default period for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-121-1">(1)</ref> is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, a period of indefinite duration, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is a term of years absolute, a period corresponding in length to the remainder of the period for which the term of years was granted.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-121-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, a period of indefinite duration, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-121-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is a term of years absolute, a period corresponding in length to the remainder of the period for which the term of years was granted.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122"><num>122</num><heading>Benefit and burden of obligation of landowner</heading><subsection eId="section-122-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant is owed to the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-122-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant ceases to bind the landowner under the covenant, or a person who becomes a successor of that landowner, in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-122-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation is positive and the person becomes a successor by virtue of holding a term of years absolute granted for a term of seven years or less from the date of the grant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the conservation covenant was not registered in the local land charges register at the time when the successor acquired the estate in land concerned, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the successor’s immediate predecessor was not bound by the obligation in respect of the land to which the successor’s interest relates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In the case of a conservation covenant relating to land in an area in relation to which section 3 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (as substituted by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 to the Infrastructure Act 2015) does not yet have effect, the reference in subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> to the local land charges register is to the appropriate local land charges register.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> to the time when the successor acquired the estate in land concerned is, if the successor acquired that interest under a disposition which took effect at law only when registered in the register of title kept under the Land Registration Act 2002, to be read as a reference to the time when the disposition was made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-c">(5)(c)</ref> the successor’s “immediate predecessor” is, unless subsection <ref href="#section-122-9">(9)</ref> applies, the successor’s immediate predecessor in title.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>If the successor is the first holder of an estate in land which is derived from another estate in land (whether the other estate is the qualifying estate or an estate derived, immediately or otherwise, from it) the successor’s immediate predecessor is the holder of that other estate when the derived estate was created.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant is owed to the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-122-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant ceases to bind the landowner under the covenant, or a person who becomes a successor of that landowner, in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-122-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation is positive and the person becomes a successor by virtue of holding a term of years absolute granted for a term of seven years or less from the date of the grant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the conservation covenant was not registered in the local land charges register at the time when the successor acquired the estate in land concerned, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the successor’s immediate predecessor was not bound by the obligation in respect of the land to which the successor’s interest relates.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation is positive and the person becomes a successor by virtue of holding a term of years absolute granted for a term of seven years or less from the date of the grant,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the conservation covenant was not registered in the local land charges register at the time when the successor acquired the estate in land concerned, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the successor’s immediate predecessor was not bound by the obligation in respect of the land to which the successor’s interest relates.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In the case of a conservation covenant relating to land in an area in relation to which section 3 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (as substituted by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 to the Infrastructure Act 2015) does not yet have effect, the reference in subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> to the local land charges register is to the appropriate local land charges register.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> to the time when the successor acquired the estate in land concerned is, if the successor acquired that interest under a disposition which took effect at law only when registered in the register of title kept under the Land Registration Act 2002, to be read as a reference to the time when the disposition was made.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-122-5-c">(5)(c)</ref> the successor’s “immediate predecessor” is, unless subsection <ref href="#section-122-9">(9)</ref> applies, the successor’s immediate predecessor in title.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>If the successor is the first holder of an estate in land which is derived from another estate in land (whether the other estate is the qualifying estate or an estate derived, immediately or otherwise, from it) the successor’s immediate predecessor is the holder of that other estate when the derived estate was created.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123"><num>123</num><heading>Benefit of obligation of responsible body</heading><subsection eId="section-123-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant is owed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant ceases to be owed to the landowner under the covenant, or to a person who becomes a successor of that landowner, in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> does not apply if the obligation is ancillary to an obligation of the landowner under the covenant which does not bind the successor.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant is owed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant ceases to be owed to the landowner under the covenant, or to a person who becomes a successor of that landowner, in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of the landowner under the covenant, land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a successor, land in relation to which the successor ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate or of the estate derived from the qualifying estate, as the case may be.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> does not apply if the obligation is ancillary to an obligation of the landowner under the covenant which does not bind the successor.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-breach-and-enforcement"><heading>Breach and enforcement</heading><section eId="section-124"><num>124</num><heading>Breach of obligation</heading><subsection eId="section-124-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person bound by a negative obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>doing something which it prohibits, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting or suffering another person to do such a thing.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person bound by a positive obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation if it is not performed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-125"><num>125</num><heading>Enforcement of obligation</heading><subsection eId="section-125-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for the enforcement of an obligation under a conservation covenant, the available remedies are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specific performance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>injunction,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>damages, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>order for payment of an amount due under the obligation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On an application for a remedy under subsection <ref href="#section-125-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-125-1-b">(b)</ref>, a court must, in considering what remedy is appropriate, take into account any public interest in the performance of the obligation concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-125-4">(4)</ref>, contract principles apply to damages for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In the case of breach of an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant, a court may award exemplary damages in such circumstances as it thinks fit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the Limitation Act 1980, an action founded on an obligation under a conservation covenant is to be treated as founded on simple contract.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-126"><num>126</num><heading>Defences to breach of obligation</heading><subsection eId="section-126-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant it is a defence to show—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of a matter beyond the defendant’s control,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of doing, or not doing, something in an emergency in circumstances where it was necessary for that to be done, or not done, in order to prevent loss of life or injury to any person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that at the time of the breach—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the land to which the obligation relates was, or was within an area, designated for a public purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>compliance with the obligation would have involved a breach of any statutory control applying as a result of the designation.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the only reason for the application of subsection <ref href="#section-126-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> was failure to obtain authorisation, the defendant must also show that all reasonable steps to obtain authorisation had been taken.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The defence under subsection <ref href="#section-126-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> does not apply if the designation was in force when the conservation covenant was created.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The defence of statutory authority (which applies in relation to the infringement of rights such as easements by a person acting under statutory authority) applies in relation to breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-authorisation" eId="term-authorisation">authorisation</term>” means any approval, confirmation, consent, licence, permission or other authorisation (however described), whether special or general;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-control" eId="term-statutory-control">statutory control</term>” means control imposed by provision contained in, or having effect under, an Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-124"><num>124</num><heading>Breach of obligation</heading><subsection eId="section-124-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person bound by a negative obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>doing something which it prohibits, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting or suffering another person to do such a thing.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person bound by a positive obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation if it is not performed.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-124-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person bound by a negative obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>doing something which it prohibits, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting or suffering another person to do such a thing.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-124-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>doing something which it prohibits, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-124-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>permitting or suffering another person to do such a thing.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-124-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person bound by a positive obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation if it is not performed.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125"><num>125</num><heading>Enforcement of obligation</heading><subsection eId="section-125-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for the enforcement of an obligation under a conservation covenant, the available remedies are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specific performance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>injunction,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>damages, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>order for payment of an amount due under the obligation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On an application for a remedy under subsection <ref href="#section-125-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-125-1-b">(b)</ref>, a court must, in considering what remedy is appropriate, take into account any public interest in the performance of the obligation concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-125-4">(4)</ref>, contract principles apply to damages for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In the case of breach of an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant, a court may award exemplary damages in such circumstances as it thinks fit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-125-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the Limitation Act 1980, an action founded on an obligation under a conservation covenant is to be treated as founded on simple contract.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for the enforcement of an obligation under a conservation covenant, the available remedies are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specific performance,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>injunction,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>damages, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>order for payment of an amount due under the obligation.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-125-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specific performance,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-125-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>injunction,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-125-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>damages, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-125-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>order for payment of an amount due under the obligation.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On an application for a remedy under subsection <ref href="#section-125-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-125-1-b">(b)</ref>, a court must, in considering what remedy is appropriate, take into account any public interest in the performance of the obligation concerned.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-125-4">(4)</ref>, contract principles apply to damages for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In the case of breach of an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant, a court may award exemplary damages in such circumstances as it thinks fit.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the Limitation Act 1980, an action founded on an obligation under a conservation covenant is to be treated as founded on simple contract.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126"><num>126</num><heading>Defences to breach of obligation</heading><subsection eId="section-126-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant it is a defence to show—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of a matter beyond the defendant’s control,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of doing, or not doing, something in an emergency in circumstances where it was necessary for that to be done, or not done, in order to prevent loss of life or injury to any person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that at the time of the breach—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the land to which the obligation relates was, or was within an area, designated for a public purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>compliance with the obligation would have involved a breach of any statutory control applying as a result of the designation.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the only reason for the application of subsection <ref href="#section-126-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> was failure to obtain authorisation, the defendant must also show that all reasonable steps to obtain authorisation had been taken.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The defence under subsection <ref href="#section-126-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> does not apply if the designation was in force when the conservation covenant was created.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The defence of statutory authority (which applies in relation to the infringement of rights such as easements by a person acting under statutory authority) applies in relation to breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-authorisation" eId="term-authorisation">authorisation</term>” means any approval, confirmation, consent, licence, permission or other authorisation (however described), whether special or general;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-control" eId="term-statutory-control">statutory control</term>” means control imposed by provision contained in, or having effect under, an Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant it is a defence to show—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of a matter beyond the defendant’s control,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of doing, or not doing, something in an emergency in circumstances where it was necessary for that to be done, or not done, in order to prevent loss of life or injury to any person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that at the time of the breach—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the land to which the obligation relates was, or was within an area, designated for a public purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>compliance with the obligation would have involved a breach of any statutory control applying as a result of the designation.</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-126-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of a matter beyond the defendant’s control,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-126-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the breach occurred as a result of doing, or not doing, something in an emergency in circumstances where it was necessary for that to be done, or not done, in order to prevent loss of life or injury to any person, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-126-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that at the time of the breach—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the land to which the obligation relates was, or was within an area, designated for a public purpose, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>compliance with the obligation would have involved a breach of any statutory control applying as a result of the designation.</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the land to which the obligation relates was, or was within an area, designated for a public purpose, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>compliance with the obligation would have involved a breach of any statutory control applying as a result of the designation.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the only reason for the application of subsection <ref href="#section-126-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> was failure to obtain authorisation, the defendant must also show that all reasonable steps to obtain authorisation had been taken.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The defence under subsection <ref href="#section-126-1-c">(1)(c)</ref> does not apply if the designation was in force when the conservation covenant was created.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The defence of statutory authority (which applies in relation to the infringement of rights such as easements by a person acting under statutory authority) applies in relation to breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-authorisation" eId="term-authorisation">authorisation</term>” means any approval, confirmation, consent, licence, permission or other authorisation (however described), whether special or general;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-control" eId="term-statutory-control">statutory control</term>” means control imposed by provision contained in, or having effect under, an Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-discharge-and-modification"><heading>Discharge and modification</heading><section eId="section-127"><num>127</num><heading>Discharge of obligation of landowner by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-127-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The responsible body under a conservation covenant and a person who holds the qualifying estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates may, by agreement, discharge from the obligation any of the land in respect of which the person holds that estate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (3) applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the responsible body under a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person who is a successor of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is an estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Those persons may, by agreement, discharge the estate in land mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-127-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> from the obligation in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Any power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-128"><num>128</num><heading>Discharge of obligation of responsible body by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-128-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person to whom an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant is owed by virtue of the person holding an estate in land may, by agreement with the responsible body, discharge the obligation, so far as owed in relation to that estate, in respect of any of the land in respect of which the person is entitled to the benefit of the obligation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-128-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-129"><num>129</num><heading>Modification of obligation by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-129-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant may, by agreement with the responsible body under the covenant, modify the obligation in its application to any of the land in respect of which the person is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-129-1">(1)</ref> does not include power to make a change which, had it been included in the original agreement, would have prevented the provision of the agreement that gave rise to the obligation being provision in relation to which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1">(1)</ref> were met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the modification relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the modification relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If an obligation under a conservation covenant is modified by an agreement under this section, the modification binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the agreement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> “successor of a person bound by the modification”, means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the modification relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person bound by the modification when the modification was agreed, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the modification is agreed.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-130"><num>130</num><heading>Discharge or modification of obligation by Upper Tribunal</heading><subsection eId="section-130-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 makes provision about the discharge or modification of an obligation under a conservation covenant on application to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where any proceedings by action or otherwise are taken to enforce an obligation under a conservation covenant, any person against whom the proceedings are taken may in such proceedings apply to the High Court or the county court for an order giving leave to apply to the Upper Tribunal under Schedule 18 and staying the proceedings in the meantime.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>No application under section 84(1) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (which enables the Upper Tribunal on application to discharge or modify a restriction arising under covenant or otherwise) may be made in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127"><num>127</num><heading>Discharge of obligation of landowner by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-127-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The responsible body under a conservation covenant and a person who holds the qualifying estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates may, by agreement, discharge from the obligation any of the land in respect of which the person holds that estate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (3) applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the responsible body under a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person who is a successor of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is an estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Those persons may, by agreement, discharge the estate in land mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-127-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> from the obligation in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Any power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The responsible body under a conservation covenant and a person who holds the qualifying estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates may, by agreement, discharge from the obligation any of the land in respect of which the person holds that estate.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (3) applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the responsible body under a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person who is a successor of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is an estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-127-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the responsible body under a conservation covenant, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-127-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person who is a successor of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land which—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is an estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is an estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Those persons may, by agreement, discharge the estate in land mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-127-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> from the obligation in respect of any of the land to which the obligation relates.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Any power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-127-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-127-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-127-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-128"><num>128</num><heading>Discharge of obligation of responsible body by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-128-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person to whom an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant is owed by virtue of the person holding an estate in land may, by agreement with the responsible body, discharge the obligation, so far as owed in relation to that estate, in respect of any of the land in respect of which the person is entitled to the benefit of the obligation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-128-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-128-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person to whom an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant is owed by virtue of the person holding an estate in land may, by agreement with the responsible body, discharge the obligation, so far as owed in relation to that estate, in respect of any of the land in respect of which the person is entitled to the benefit of the obligation.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-128-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-128-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-128-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the discharge relates, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-128-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129"><num>129</num><heading>Modification of obligation by agreement</heading><subsection eId="section-129-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant may, by agreement with the responsible body under the covenant, modify the obligation in its application to any of the land in respect of which the person is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-129-1">(1)</ref> does not include power to make a change which, had it been included in the original agreement, would have prevented the provision of the agreement that gave rise to the obligation being provision in relation to which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1">(1)</ref> were met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the modification relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the modification relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If an obligation under a conservation covenant is modified by an agreement under this section, the modification binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the agreement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> “successor of a person bound by the modification”, means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the modification relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person bound by the modification when the modification was agreed, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the modification is agreed.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant may, by agreement with the responsible body under the covenant, modify the obligation in its application to any of the land in respect of which the person is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, it.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-129-1">(1)</ref> does not include power to make a change which, had it been included in the original agreement, would have prevented the provision of the agreement that gave rise to the obligation being provision in relation to which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1">(1)</ref> were met.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the modification relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the modification relates, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the obligation to which the modification relates,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the land to which the modification relates, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If an obligation under a conservation covenant is modified by an agreement under this section, the modification binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the agreement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the agreement, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> “successor of a person bound by the modification”, means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the modification relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person bound by the modification when the modification was agreed, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the modification is agreed.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person bound by the modification when the modification was agreed, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the modification is agreed.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130"><num>130</num><heading>Discharge or modification of obligation by Upper Tribunal</heading><subsection eId="section-130-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 makes provision about the discharge or modification of an obligation under a conservation covenant on application to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where any proceedings by action or otherwise are taken to enforce an obligation under a conservation covenant, any person against whom the proceedings are taken may in such proceedings apply to the High Court or the county court for an order giving leave to apply to the Upper Tribunal under Schedule 18 and staying the proceedings in the meantime.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>No application under section 84(1) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (which enables the Upper Tribunal on application to discharge or modify a restriction arising under covenant or otherwise) may be made in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 makes provision about the discharge or modification of an obligation under a conservation covenant on application to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where any proceedings by action or otherwise are taken to enforce an obligation under a conservation covenant, any person against whom the proceedings are taken may in such proceedings apply to the High Court or the county court for an order giving leave to apply to the Upper Tribunal under Schedule 18 and staying the proceedings in the meantime.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>No application under section 84(1) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (which enables the Upper Tribunal on application to discharge or modify a restriction arising under covenant or otherwise) may be made in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-replacement-etc-of-responsible-body"><heading>Replacement etc of responsible body</heading><section eId="section-131"><num>131</num><heading>Power of responsible body to appoint replacement</heading><subsection eId="section-131-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The responsible body under a conservation covenant may appoint another responsible body to be the responsible body under the covenant, unless the covenant otherwise provides.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the appointor and appointee.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In the case of a conservation covenant registered in the local land charges register, an appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> only has effect if the appointor supplies to the Chief Land Registrar the information necessary to enable the Registrar to amend the registration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In the case of a conservation covenant relating to land in an area in relation to which section 3 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (as substituted by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 to the Infrastructure Act 2015) does not yet have effect—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> to the local land charges register and the Chief Land Registrar are to the appropriate local land charges register and the authority responsible for that register, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to an appointment by that authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> has effect to transfer to the appointee—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> does not have effect to transfer any right or liability in respect of an existing breach of obligation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A body appointed under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> as the responsible body under a conservation covenant must notify its appointment to every person who is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-132"><num>132</num><heading>Body ceasing to be a responsible body</heading><subsection eId="section-132-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-132-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> apply if a body which is the responsible body under a conservation covenant ceases to be a designated body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The body ceases to be the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following transfer to the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> does not have effect to transfer any right or liability in respect of an existing breach of obligation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If subsection <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> has effect in relation to a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State becomes custodian of the covenant until—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an appointment under section 131<ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> by the Secretary of State has effect in relation to the covenant, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State makes an election under subsection <ref href="#section-132-6">(6)</ref> in relation to the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If custodian of a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State may elect to be the responsible body under the covenant by giving written notice of election to every person who is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, as custodian of a conservation covenant—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enforce any obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercise in relation to the covenant any power conferred by this Part on the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In relation to any period as custodian of a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State has no liability with respect to performance of any obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131"><num>131</num><heading>Power of responsible body to appoint replacement</heading><subsection eId="section-131-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The responsible body under a conservation covenant may appoint another responsible body to be the responsible body under the covenant, unless the covenant otherwise provides.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the appointor and appointee.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In the case of a conservation covenant registered in the local land charges register, an appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> only has effect if the appointor supplies to the Chief Land Registrar the information necessary to enable the Registrar to amend the registration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In the case of a conservation covenant relating to land in an area in relation to which section 3 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (as substituted by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 to the Infrastructure Act 2015) does not yet have effect—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> to the local land charges register and the Chief Land Registrar are to the appropriate local land charges register and the authority responsible for that register, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to an appointment by that authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> has effect to transfer to the appointee—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> does not have effect to transfer any right or liability in respect of an existing breach of obligation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A body appointed under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> as the responsible body under a conservation covenant must notify its appointment to every person who is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The responsible body under a conservation covenant may appoint another responsible body to be the responsible body under the covenant, unless the covenant otherwise provides.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the appointor and appointee.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In the case of a conservation covenant registered in the local land charges register, an appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> only has effect if the appointor supplies to the Chief Land Registrar the information necessary to enable the Registrar to amend the registration.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In the case of a conservation covenant relating to land in an area in relation to which section 3 of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 (as substituted by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5 to the Infrastructure Act 2015) does not yet have effect—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> to the local land charges register and the Chief Land Registrar are to the appropriate local land charges register and the authority responsible for that register, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to an appointment by that authority.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-131-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> to the local land charges register and the Chief Land Registrar are to the appropriate local land charges register and the authority responsible for that register, but</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-131-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to an appointment by that authority.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> has effect to transfer to the appointee—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-131-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the conservation covenant, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-131-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> does not have effect to transfer any right or liability in respect of an existing breach of obligation.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A body appointed under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> as the responsible body under a conservation covenant must notify its appointment to every person who is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132"><num>132</num><heading>Body ceasing to be a responsible body</heading><subsection eId="section-132-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-132-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> apply if a body which is the responsible body under a conservation covenant ceases to be a designated body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The body ceases to be the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following transfer to the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> does not have effect to transfer any right or liability in respect of an existing breach of obligation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If subsection <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> has effect in relation to a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State becomes custodian of the covenant until—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an appointment under section 131<ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> by the Secretary of State has effect in relation to the covenant, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State makes an election under subsection <ref href="#section-132-6">(6)</ref> in relation to the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If custodian of a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State may elect to be the responsible body under the covenant by giving written notice of election to every person who is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, as custodian of a conservation covenant—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enforce any obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercise in relation to the covenant any power conferred by this Part on the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In relation to any period as custodian of a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State has no liability with respect to performance of any obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-132-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> apply if a body which is the responsible body under a conservation covenant ceases to be a designated body.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The body ceases to be the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following transfer to the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> does not have effect to transfer any right or liability in respect of an existing breach of obligation.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If subsection <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref> has effect in relation to a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State becomes custodian of the covenant until—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an appointment under section 131<ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> by the Secretary of State has effect in relation to the covenant, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State makes an election under subsection <ref href="#section-132-6">(6)</ref> in relation to the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an appointment under section 131<ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> by the Secretary of State has effect in relation to the covenant, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State makes an election under subsection <ref href="#section-132-6">(6)</ref> in relation to the covenant.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If custodian of a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State may elect to be the responsible body under the covenant by giving written notice of election to every person who is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, as custodian of a conservation covenant—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enforce any obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercise in relation to the covenant any power conferred by this Part on the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enforce any obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercise in relation to the covenant any power conferred by this Part on the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In relation to any period as custodian of a conservation covenant, the Secretary of State has no liability with respect to performance of any obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-miscellaneous"><heading>Miscellaneous</heading><section eId="section-133"><num>133</num><heading>Effect of acquisition or disposal of affected land by responsible body</heading><intro><p>If the responsible body under a conservation covenant acquires an estate in land to which an obligation under the covenant relates (whether an obligation of the landowner or of the responsible body under the covenant)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-133-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acquisition does not have effect to extinguish the obligation,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 122(2)(b) applies to the body as it would apply to any other person acquiring the estate in land in the same circumstances, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any obligation of the responsible body under the covenant continues to bind the body in accordance with this Part.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-134"><num>134</num><heading>Effect of deemed surrender and re-grant of qualifying estate</heading><subsection eId="section-134-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subsection (2) applies if a term of years absolute which is the qualifying estate in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant is deemed to be surrendered and re-granted by operation of law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the application of sections 122, 123 and 127 to the period after the deemed surrender, references to the qualifying estate are to be read as including a reference to the term of years deemed to be granted.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-135"><num>135</num><heading>Declarations about obligations under conservation covenants</heading><subsection eId="section-135-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The court or Upper Tribunal may on the application of any person interested declare—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether anything purporting to be a conservation covenant is a conservation covenant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether any land is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether any person is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant and, if so, in respect of what land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>what, upon the true construction of any instrument by means of which an obligation under a conservation covenant is created or modified, is the nature of the obligation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>No application under section 84(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (which enables the court on application to make declarations about restrictions under instruments) may be made in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means the High Court or the county court.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-136"><num>136</num><heading>Duty of responsible bodies to make annual return</heading><subsection eId="section-136-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A designated body must make an annual return to the Secretary of State stating whether, during the period to which the return relates, there were any conservation covenants under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If there were any such conservation covenants, the annual return must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>state the number of conservation covenants;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state, for each conservation covenant, the area of the land in relation to which the body was owed any obligation as the responsible body.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The annual return must also give any information that is prescribed under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about annual returns to be made by a designated body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The provision which may be made under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> includes, in particular, provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribing information to be included in an annual return (but see subsection <ref href="#section-136-10">(10)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision as to the period to which an annual return is to relate and the date by which an annual return is to be made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subject to any provision made as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-136-5-b">(5)(b)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period to which an annual return is to relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date by which an annual return is to be made,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are such period and date as the Secretary of State may direct.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>On giving a direction under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> the Secretary of State must take all reasonable steps to draw the direction to the attention of each responsible body affected by it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> and directions under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision of general application, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision applicable only to one or more particular responsible bodies or to responsible bodies of a particular description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Any information prescribed for inclusion in an annual return made by a designated body must be information about or connected with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the designated body;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>its activities over the period to which the return relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any conservation covenant under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body during that period;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the land in relation to which it was owed such an obligation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-133"><num>133</num><heading>Effect of acquisition or disposal of affected land by responsible body</heading><intro><p>If the responsible body under a conservation covenant acquires an estate in land to which an obligation under the covenant relates (whether an obligation of the landowner or of the responsible body under the covenant)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-133-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acquisition does not have effect to extinguish the obligation,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 122(2)(b) applies to the body as it would apply to any other person acquiring the estate in land in the same circumstances, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any obligation of the responsible body under the covenant continues to bind the body in accordance with this Part.</p></content></level></section>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-133-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acquisition does not have effect to extinguish the obligation,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-133-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 122(2)(b) applies to the body as it would apply to any other person acquiring the estate in land in the same circumstances, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-133-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any obligation of the responsible body under the covenant continues to bind the body in accordance with this Part.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-134"><num>134</num><heading>Effect of deemed surrender and re-grant of qualifying estate</heading><subsection eId="section-134-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subsection (2) applies if a term of years absolute which is the qualifying estate in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant is deemed to be surrendered and re-granted by operation of law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the application of sections 122, 123 and 127 to the period after the deemed surrender, references to the qualifying estate are to be read as including a reference to the term of years deemed to be granted.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-134-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subsection (2) applies if a term of years absolute which is the qualifying estate in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant is deemed to be surrendered and re-granted by operation of law.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-134-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the application of sections 122, 123 and 127 to the period after the deemed surrender, references to the qualifying estate are to be read as including a reference to the term of years deemed to be granted.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135"><num>135</num><heading>Declarations about obligations under conservation covenants</heading><subsection eId="section-135-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The court or Upper Tribunal may on the application of any person interested declare—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether anything purporting to be a conservation covenant is a conservation covenant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether any land is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether any person is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant and, if so, in respect of what land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>what, upon the true construction of any instrument by means of which an obligation under a conservation covenant is created or modified, is the nature of the obligation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>No application under section 84(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (which enables the court on application to make declarations about restrictions under instruments) may be made in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means the High Court or the county court.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The court or Upper Tribunal may on the application of any person interested declare—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether anything purporting to be a conservation covenant is a conservation covenant,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether any land is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether any person is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant and, if so, in respect of what land,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>what, upon the true construction of any instrument by means of which an obligation under a conservation covenant is created or modified, is the nature of the obligation.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-135-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether anything purporting to be a conservation covenant is a conservation covenant,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-135-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether any land is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-135-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether any person is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant and, if so, in respect of what land,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-135-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>what, upon the true construction of any instrument by means of which an obligation under a conservation covenant is created or modified, is the nature of the obligation.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>No application under section 84(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925 (which enables the court on application to make declarations about restrictions under instruments) may be made in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means the High Court or the county court.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136"><num>136</num><heading>Duty of responsible bodies to make annual return</heading><subsection eId="section-136-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A designated body must make an annual return to the Secretary of State stating whether, during the period to which the return relates, there were any conservation covenants under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If there were any such conservation covenants, the annual return must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>state the number of conservation covenants;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state, for each conservation covenant, the area of the land in relation to which the body was owed any obligation as the responsible body.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The annual return must also give any information that is prescribed under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about annual returns to be made by a designated body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The provision which may be made under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> includes, in particular, provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribing information to be included in an annual return (but see subsection <ref href="#section-136-10">(10)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision as to the period to which an annual return is to relate and the date by which an annual return is to be made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subject to any provision made as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-136-5-b">(5)(b)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period to which an annual return is to relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date by which an annual return is to be made,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are such period and date as the Secretary of State may direct.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>On giving a direction under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> the Secretary of State must take all reasonable steps to draw the direction to the attention of each responsible body affected by it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> and directions under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision of general application, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision applicable only to one or more particular responsible bodies or to responsible bodies of a particular description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Any information prescribed for inclusion in an annual return made by a designated body must be information about or connected with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the designated body;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>its activities over the period to which the return relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any conservation covenant under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body during that period;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the land in relation to which it was owed such an obligation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A designated body must make an annual return to the Secretary of State stating whether, during the period to which the return relates, there were any conservation covenants under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If there were any such conservation covenants, the annual return must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>state the number of conservation covenants;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state, for each conservation covenant, the area of the land in relation to which the body was owed any obligation as the responsible body.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>state the number of conservation covenants;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>state, for each conservation covenant, the area of the land in relation to which the body was owed any obligation as the responsible body.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The annual return must also give any information that is prescribed under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about annual returns to be made by a designated body.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The provision which may be made under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> includes, in particular, provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribing information to be included in an annual return (but see subsection <ref href="#section-136-10">(10)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision as to the period to which an annual return is to relate and the date by which an annual return is to be made.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribing information to be included in an annual return (but see subsection <ref href="#section-136-10">(10)</ref>), and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision as to the period to which an annual return is to relate and the date by which an annual return is to be made.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subject to any provision made as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-136-5-b">(5)(b)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period to which an annual return is to relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date by which an annual return is to be made,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are such period and date as the Secretary of State may direct.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period to which an annual return is to relate, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date by which an annual return is to be made,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>On giving a direction under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> the Secretary of State must take all reasonable steps to draw the direction to the attention of each responsible body affected by it.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> and directions under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision of general application, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision applicable only to one or more particular responsible bodies or to responsible bodies of a particular description.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision of general application, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision applicable only to one or more particular responsible bodies or to responsible bodies of a particular description.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Any information prescribed for inclusion in an annual return made by a designated body must be information about or connected with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the designated body;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>its activities over the period to which the return relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any conservation covenant under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body during that period;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the land in relation to which it was owed such an obligation.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the designated body;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>its activities over the period to which the return relates;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any conservation covenant under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body during that period;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the land in relation to which it was owed such an obligation.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-supplementary"><heading>Supplementary</heading><section eId="section-137"><num>137</num><heading>Crown application</heading><content><p>Schedule 19 makes provision about the application of this Part to Crown land.</p></content></section><section eId="section-138"><num>138</num><heading>Index of defined terms in Part 7</heading><content><p>The following Table sets out expressions defined or explained in this Part for general purposes.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:55%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:45%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Expression</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Provision</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conservation covenant</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 118<ref href="#section-118-1">(1)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conservation covenant agreement</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-1">(1)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conservation purpose</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-3">(3)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conserving (something)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">designated body</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 119(1)(b)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">natural environment (in relation to land)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">qualifying estate (generally)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">the qualifying estate (in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">responsible body</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 119</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></section><section eId="section-139"><num>139</num><heading>Consequential amendments relating to Part 7</heading><content><p>Schedule 20 makes consequential amendments relating to this Part.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-137"><num>137</num><heading>Crown application</heading><content><p>Schedule 19 makes provision about the application of this Part to Crown land.</p></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" eId="section-138"><num>138</num><heading>Index of defined terms in Part 7</heading><content><p>The following Table sets out expressions defined or explained in this Part for general purposes.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:55%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:45%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Expression</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Provision</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conservation covenant</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 118<ref href="#section-118-1">(1)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conservation covenant agreement</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-1">(1)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conservation purpose</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-3">(3)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">conserving (something)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">designated body</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 119(1)(b)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">natural environment (in relation to land)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">qualifying estate (generally)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">the qualifying estate (in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 117<ref href="#section-117-4">(4)</ref></p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">responsible body</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">section 119</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></section>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-139"><num>139</num><heading>Consequential amendments relating to Part 7</heading><content><p>Schedule 20 makes consequential amendments relating to this Part.</p></content></section>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-8"><num>PART 8</num><heading>Miscellaneous and general provisions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-8-crossheading-regulation-of-chemicals"><heading>Regulation of chemicals</heading><section eId="section-140"><num>140</num><heading>Amendment of REACH legislation</heading><content><p>Schedule 21 confers powers to amend the REACH Regulation and the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.</p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-8-crossheading-concurrent-functions-in-wales"><heading>Concurrent functions in Wales</heading><section eId="section-141"><num>141</num><heading>Amendments of Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006</heading><subsection eId="section-141-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (general restrictions on legislative competence of Senedd Cymru) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-141-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 9(8)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to reserved authorities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-141-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-141-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-141-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 11(6)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to Ministers of the Crown)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-141-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-141-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-8-crossheading-general-provisions"><heading>General provisions</heading><section eId="section-142"><num>142</num><heading>Consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-142-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by the Department), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by that Department.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland may by regulations make provision that is consequential on regulations under this Act made by that Department.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend or repeal provision made by or under any legislation (whenever passed or made).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure if they amend or repeal any provision of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2-1689774717863" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2" class="commentary"/>or</ins> </p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation, <noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-e"><num><noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(e)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section to which subsection <ref href="#section-142-7">(7)</ref> does not apply are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, unless the department consents.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-143"><num>143</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-143-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A power to make regulations under any provision of this Act includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes or areas.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-143-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations under section 147 or 148.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this Act made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A power of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00051" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Welsh Ministers—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by a Northern Ireland Department—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, they are subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00052" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> ;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>See sections 28 and 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00053" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2010/10">2010 (asp 10)</ref> for the meaning of “the negative procedure” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-affirmative-procedure" eId="term-the-affirmative-procedure">the affirmative procedure</term>” in relation to regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-144"><num>144</num><heading>Crown application</heading><subsection eId="section-144-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act binds the Crown, subject to subsection <ref href="#section-144-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-144-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal made by this Act binds the Crown to the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-145"><num>145</num><heading>Financial provisions</heading><intro><p>There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-145-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of this Act by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-145-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-146"><num>146</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-146-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Part 1 of this Act (environmental governance)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 (improving the natural environment), except for sections 17 to 20;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 28 (monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 17 to 19 (policy statement on environmental principles) extend to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the remaining provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 of this Act (environmental governance: Northern Ireland) extends to Northern Ireland, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in Part 1 of Schedule 3, paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-16">16</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-7">17(7)</ref> extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal made by Part 2 of Schedule 3 has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In Part 3 of this Act (waste and resource efficiency)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-v"><num>(v)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>sections 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In Part 4 of this Act (air quality and environmental recall)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 73 and Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) extend to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In Part 5 of this Act (water)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 89 and 93 (water quality) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 90 (water quality - powers of Welsh Ministers) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality - powers of Northern Ireland Department) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 92 (Solway Tweed river basin district) extends to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Part 6 of this Act (nature and biodiversity) extends to England and Wales, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amendments made by Schedule 15 (biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects) have the same extent as the provisions amended, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 116 and Schedule 17 (use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Part 7 of this Act (conservation covenants) extends to England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This Part (miscellaneous and general provisions) extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-147"><num>147</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>this Part of this Act (miscellaneous and general provisions), except section 140 and Schedule 21 so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force at the end of the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 58 (electronic waste tracking);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 70 (regulation of polluting activities);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 80 (storm overflows) and section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 88 (water abstraction in England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality), except so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 90, 92 and 93 (water quality);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 97 (disclosure of HMRC information).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 (environmental governance);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 57 (separate collection of waste);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 62 (transfrontier shipments of waste);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Environment Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (2) and (4) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 72 and Schedule 11 (local air quality management framework);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) and section 73 so far as relating to those Parts;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 81 and 82 (reporting and monitoring duties relating to discharges from storm overflows etc);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 83 (reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 86 and Schedule 13 (appointment of water and sewerage undertakers in England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>section 94 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-s"><num>(s)</num><content><p>Part 6 (nature and biodiversity);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-t"><num>(t)</num><content><p>Part 7 (conservation covenants).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Welsh Ministers may by regulations appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (3) and (5) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-f"><num><noteRef href="#key-29a097ea6ffb1b15dbf3ed75b952c472" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(f)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 95 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: Wales);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by order appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 2 (environmental governance: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 59 (electronic waste tracking: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 61 (hazardous waste: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 65 (waste charging: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 67 (enforcement powers: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality: powers of Secretary of State), so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality: powers of Northern Ireland Department);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 140 and Schedule 21 (amendment of REACH legislation) so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>An order under subsection (6) may not appoint a day for the coming into force of the following provisions of Schedule 3 (OEP’s Northern Ireland functions), unless the Secretary of State consents—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs 16 and 17(7);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The power to make an order under subsection (6) is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00054" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>An order under subsection (6) may not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to appoint different days for different purposes or areas.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-148"><num>148</num><heading>Transitional or saving provision</heading><subsection eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Department).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of that Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, unless the Department consents.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any provision which could be made by regulations under this section made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may be made by an order made by the Department under section 147.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to make different provision for different purposes or areas.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-149"><num>149</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></section></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-8-crossheading-regulation-of-chemicals"><heading>Regulation of chemicals</heading><section eId="section-140"><num>140</num><heading>Amendment of REACH legislation</heading><content><p>Schedule 21 confers powers to amend the REACH Regulation and the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-140"><num>140</num><heading>Amendment of REACH legislation</heading><content><p>Schedule 21 confers powers to amend the REACH Regulation and the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.</p></content></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-8-crossheading-concurrent-functions-in-wales"><heading>Concurrent functions in Wales</heading><section eId="section-141"><num>141</num><heading>Amendments of Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006</heading><subsection eId="section-141-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (general restrictions on legislative competence of Senedd Cymru) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-141-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 9(8)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to reserved authorities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-141-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-141-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-141-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 11(6)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to Ministers of the Crown)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-141-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-141-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-141"><num>141</num><heading>Amendments of Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006</heading><subsection eId="section-141-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (general restrictions on legislative competence of Senedd Cymru) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-141-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 9(8)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to reserved authorities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-141-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-141-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-141-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 11(6)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to Ministers of the Crown)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-141-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-141-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-141-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (general restrictions on legislative competence of Senedd Cymru) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-141-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 9(8)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to reserved authorities)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-141-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-141-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-141-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-141-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-141-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 11(6)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to Ministers of the Crown)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-141-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-141-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-141-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-141-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">; or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(vii)</num><content><p>the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-8-crossheading-general-provisions"><heading>General provisions</heading><section eId="section-142"><num>142</num><heading>Consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-142-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by the Department), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by that Department.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland may by regulations make provision that is consequential on regulations under this Act made by that Department.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend or repeal provision made by or under any legislation (whenever passed or made).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure if they amend or repeal any provision of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2-1689774717863" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2" class="commentary"/>or</ins> </p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation, <noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-e"><num><noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(e)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section to which subsection <ref href="#section-142-7">(7)</ref> does not apply are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, unless the department consents.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-143"><num>143</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-143-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A power to make regulations under any provision of this Act includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes or areas.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-143-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations under section 147 or 148.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this Act made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A power of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00051" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Welsh Ministers—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by a Northern Ireland Department—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, they are subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00052" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> ;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>See sections 28 and 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00053" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2010/10">2010 (asp 10)</ref> for the meaning of “the negative procedure” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-affirmative-procedure" eId="term-the-affirmative-procedure">the affirmative procedure</term>” in relation to regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-144"><num>144</num><heading>Crown application</heading><subsection eId="section-144-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act binds the Crown, subject to subsection <ref href="#section-144-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-144-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal made by this Act binds the Crown to the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-145"><num>145</num><heading>Financial provisions</heading><intro><p>There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-145-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of this Act by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-145-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-146"><num>146</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-146-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Part 1 of this Act (environmental governance)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 (improving the natural environment), except for sections 17 to 20;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 28 (monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 17 to 19 (policy statement on environmental principles) extend to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the remaining provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 of this Act (environmental governance: Northern Ireland) extends to Northern Ireland, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in Part 1 of Schedule 3, paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-16">16</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-7">17(7)</ref> extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal made by Part 2 of Schedule 3 has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In Part 3 of this Act (waste and resource efficiency)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-v"><num>(v)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>sections 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In Part 4 of this Act (air quality and environmental recall)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 73 and Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) extend to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In Part 5 of this Act (water)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 89 and 93 (water quality) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 90 (water quality - powers of Welsh Ministers) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality - powers of Northern Ireland Department) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 92 (Solway Tweed river basin district) extends to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Part 6 of this Act (nature and biodiversity) extends to England and Wales, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amendments made by Schedule 15 (biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects) have the same extent as the provisions amended, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 116 and Schedule 17 (use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Part 7 of this Act (conservation covenants) extends to England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This Part (miscellaneous and general provisions) extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-147"><num>147</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>this Part of this Act (miscellaneous and general provisions), except section 140 and Schedule 21 so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force at the end of the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 58 (electronic waste tracking);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 70 (regulation of polluting activities);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 80 (storm overflows) and section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 88 (water abstraction in England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality), except so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 90, 92 and 93 (water quality);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 97 (disclosure of HMRC information).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 (environmental governance);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 57 (separate collection of waste);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 62 (transfrontier shipments of waste);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Environment Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (2) and (4) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 72 and Schedule 11 (local air quality management framework);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) and section 73 so far as relating to those Parts;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 81 and 82 (reporting and monitoring duties relating to discharges from storm overflows etc);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 83 (reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 86 and Schedule 13 (appointment of water and sewerage undertakers in England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>section 94 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-s"><num>(s)</num><content><p>Part 6 (nature and biodiversity);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-t"><num>(t)</num><content><p>Part 7 (conservation covenants).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Welsh Ministers may by regulations appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (3) and (5) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-f"><num><noteRef href="#key-29a097ea6ffb1b15dbf3ed75b952c472" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(f)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 95 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: Wales);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by order appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 2 (environmental governance: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 59 (electronic waste tracking: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 61 (hazardous waste: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 65 (waste charging: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 67 (enforcement powers: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality: powers of Secretary of State), so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality: powers of Northern Ireland Department);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 140 and Schedule 21 (amendment of REACH legislation) so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>An order under subsection (6) may not appoint a day for the coming into force of the following provisions of Schedule 3 (OEP’s Northern Ireland functions), unless the Secretary of State consents—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs 16 and 17(7);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The power to make an order under subsection (6) is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00054" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>An order under subsection (6) may not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to appoint different days for different purposes or areas.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-148"><num>148</num><heading>Transitional or saving provision</heading><subsection eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Department).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of that Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, unless the Department consents.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any provision which could be made by regulations under this section made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may be made by an order made by the Department under section 147.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to make different provision for different purposes or areas.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-149"><num>149</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></section></hcontainer>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-142"><num>142</num><heading>Consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-142-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by the Department), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by that Department.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland may by regulations make provision that is consequential on regulations under this Act made by that Department.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend or repeal provision made by or under any legislation (whenever passed or made).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure if they amend or repeal any provision of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2-1689774717863" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2" class="commentary"/>or</ins> </p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation, <noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-e"><num><noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(e)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section to which subsection <ref href="#section-142-7">(7)</ref> does not apply are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, unless the department consents.</p></content></level></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act or regulations under this Act.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers), or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers), or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by the Department), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by that Department.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by the Department), or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under this Act made by that Department.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland may by regulations make provision that is consequential on regulations under this Act made by that Department.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may amend or repeal provision made by or under any legislation (whenever passed or made).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="section-142-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure if they amend or repeal any provision of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2-1689774717863" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2" class="commentary"/>or</ins> </p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation, <noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-7-e"><num><noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(e)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" class="para1" eId="section-142-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2-1689774717863" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1a9b581ef43065ced94d7511891c95a2" class="commentary"/>or</ins> </p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-142-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation, <noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-142-7-e"><num><noteRef href="#key-3b3dafceaea74ad6d32f69866857d2c5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(e)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section to which subsection <ref href="#section-142-7">(7)</ref> does not apply are subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, unless the department consents.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by a Northern Ireland department, unless the department consents.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143"><num>143</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-143-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A power to make regulations under any provision of this Act includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes or areas.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-143-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations under section 147 or 148.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this Act made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A power of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00051" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Welsh Ministers—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by a Northern Ireland Department—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, they are subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00052" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> ;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>See sections 28 and 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00053" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2010/10">2010 (asp 10)</ref> for the meaning of “the negative procedure” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-affirmative-procedure" eId="term-the-affirmative-procedure">the affirmative procedure</term>” in relation to regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A power to make regulations under any provision of this Act includes power to make—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes or areas.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>different provision for different purposes or areas.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-143-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations under section 147 or 148.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this Act made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></wrapUp></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers,</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A power of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00051" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Welsh Ministers—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by a Northern Ireland Department—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, they are subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00052" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> ;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to the negative procedure, they are subject to negative resolution within the meaning given by section 41(6) of the <ref eId="c00052" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> ;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to the affirmative procedure, they may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>See sections 28 and 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00053" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2010/10">2010 (asp 10)</ref> for the meaning of “the negative procedure” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-affirmative-procedure" eId="term-the-affirmative-procedure">the affirmative procedure</term>” in relation to regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations under this Act subject to the negative procedure may be made by regulations subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-144"><num>144</num><heading>Crown application</heading><subsection eId="section-144-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act binds the Crown, subject to subsection <ref href="#section-144-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-144-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal made by this Act binds the Crown to the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-144-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act binds the Crown, subject to subsection <ref href="#section-144-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-144-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An amendment or repeal made by this Act binds the Crown to the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-145"><num>145</num><heading>Financial provisions</heading><intro><p>There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-145-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of this Act by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-145-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.</p></content></level></section>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-145-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of this Act by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-145-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.</p></content></level>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146"><num>146</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-146-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Part 1 of this Act (environmental governance)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 (improving the natural environment), except for sections 17 to 20;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 28 (monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 17 to 19 (policy statement on environmental principles) extend to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the remaining provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 of this Act (environmental governance: Northern Ireland) extends to Northern Ireland, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in Part 1 of Schedule 3, paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-16">16</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-7">17(7)</ref> extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal made by Part 2 of Schedule 3 has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In Part 3 of this Act (waste and resource efficiency)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-v"><num>(v)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>sections 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In Part 4 of this Act (air quality and environmental recall)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 73 and Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) extend to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In Part 5 of this Act (water)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 89 and 93 (water quality) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 90 (water quality - powers of Welsh Ministers) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality - powers of Northern Ireland Department) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 92 (Solway Tweed river basin district) extends to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Part 6 of this Act (nature and biodiversity) extends to England and Wales, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amendments made by Schedule 15 (biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects) have the same extent as the provisions amended, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 116 and Schedule 17 (use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Part 7 of this Act (conservation covenants) extends to England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This Part (miscellaneous and general provisions) extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In Part 1 of this Act (environmental governance)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 (improving the natural environment), except for sections 17 to 20;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 28 (monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 17 to 19 (policy statement on environmental principles) extend to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the remaining provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 (improving the natural environment), except for sections 17 to 20;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 28 (monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets);</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 (improving the natural environment), except for sections 17 to 20;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 28 (monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 17 to 19 (policy statement on environmental principles) extend to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the remaining provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 of this Act (environmental governance: Northern Ireland) extends to Northern Ireland, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in Part 1 of Schedule 3, paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-16">16</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-7">17(7)</ref> extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal made by Part 2 of Schedule 3 has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in Part 1 of Schedule 3, paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-16">16</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-7">17(7)</ref> extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal made by Part 2 of Schedule 3 has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In Part 3 of this Act (waste and resource efficiency)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-v"><num>(v)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>sections 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-v"><num>(v)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-v"><num>(v)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>sections 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items);</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>sections 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement);</p></content></level></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In Part 4 of this Act (air quality and environmental recall)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 73 and Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) extend to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 73 and Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) extend to England and Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed, except where contained in a provision for which a different extent is provided by this subsection.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In Part 5 of this Act (water)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 89 and 93 (water quality) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 90 (water quality - powers of Welsh Ministers) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality - powers of Northern Ireland Department) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 92 (Solway Tweed river basin district) extends to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 89 and 93 (water quality) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 90 (water quality - powers of Welsh Ministers) extends to England and Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality - powers of Northern Ireland Department) extends to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 92 (Solway Tweed river basin district) extends to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Part 6 of this Act (nature and biodiversity) extends to England and Wales, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amendments made by Schedule 15 (biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects) have the same extent as the provisions amended, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 116 and Schedule 17 (use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amendments made by Schedule 15 (biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects) have the same extent as the provisions amended, and</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 116 and Schedule 17 (use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Part 7 of this Act (conservation covenants) extends to England and Wales.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This Part (miscellaneous and general provisions) extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-147"><num>147</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>this Part of this Act (miscellaneous and general provisions), except section 140 and Schedule 21 so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force at the end of the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 58 (electronic waste tracking);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 70 (regulation of polluting activities);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 80 (storm overflows) and section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 88 (water abstraction in England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality), except so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 90, 92 and 93 (water quality);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 97 (disclosure of HMRC information).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 (environmental governance);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 57 (separate collection of waste);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 62 (transfrontier shipments of waste);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Environment Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (2) and (4) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 72 and Schedule 11 (local air quality management framework);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) and section 73 so far as relating to those Parts;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 81 and 82 (reporting and monitoring duties relating to discharges from storm overflows etc);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 83 (reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 86 and Schedule 13 (appointment of water and sewerage undertakers in England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>section 94 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-s"><num>(s)</num><content><p>Part 6 (nature and biodiversity);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-t"><num>(t)</num><content><p>Part 7 (conservation covenants).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Welsh Ministers may by regulations appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (3) and (5) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-f"><num><noteRef href="#key-29a097ea6ffb1b15dbf3ed75b952c472" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(f)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 95 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: Wales);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by order appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 2 (environmental governance: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 59 (electronic waste tracking: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 61 (hazardous waste: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 65 (waste charging: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 67 (enforcement powers: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality: powers of Secretary of State), so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality: powers of Northern Ireland Department);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 140 and Schedule 21 (amendment of REACH legislation) so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>An order under subsection (6) may not appoint a day for the coming into force of the following provisions of Schedule 3 (OEP’s Northern Ireland functions), unless the Secretary of State consents—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs 16 and 17(7);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The power to make an order under subsection (6) is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00054" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>An order under subsection (6) may not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to appoint different days for different purposes or areas.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>this Part of this Act (miscellaneous and general provisions), except section 140 and Schedule 21 so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>this Part of this Act (miscellaneous and general provisions), except section 140 and Schedule 21 so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force at the end of the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 58 (electronic waste tracking);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 70 (regulation of polluting activities);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 80 (storm overflows) and section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 88 (water abstraction in England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality), except so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 90, 92 and 93 (water quality);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 97 (disclosure of HMRC information).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to England and Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 58 (electronic waste tracking);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 70 (regulation of polluting activities);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 80 (storm overflows) and section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 88 (water abstraction in England);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality), except so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 90, 92 and 93 (water quality);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 97 (disclosure of HMRC information).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 (environmental governance);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 57 (separate collection of waste);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 62 (transfrontier shipments of waste);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Environment Agency;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (2) and (4) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 72 and Schedule 11 (local air quality management framework);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) and section 73 so far as relating to those Parts;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 81 and 82 (reporting and monitoring duties relating to discharges from storm overflows etc);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 83 (reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 86 and Schedule 13 (appointment of water and sewerage undertakers in England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>section 94 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: England);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-s"><num>(s)</num><content><p>Part 6 (nature and biodiversity);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-t"><num>(t)</num><content><p>Part 7 (conservation covenants).</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 (environmental governance);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 57 (separate collection of waste);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 62 (transfrontier shipments of waste);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Environment Agency;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to England;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (2) and (4) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 72 and Schedule 11 (local air quality management framework);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) and section 73 so far as relating to those Parts;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>sections 81 and 82 (reporting and monitoring duties relating to discharges from storm overflows etc);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 83 (reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 86 and Schedule 13 (appointment of water and sewerage undertakers in England);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>section 94 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: England);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in England;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-s"><num>(s)</num><content><p>Part 6 (nature and biodiversity);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-t"><num>(t)</num><content><p>Part 7 (conservation covenants).</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-147-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Welsh Ministers may by regulations appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (3) and (5) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-f"><num><noteRef href="#key-29a097ea6ffb1b15dbf3ed75b952c472" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(f)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 95 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: Wales);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (3) and (5) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-f"><num><noteRef href="#key-29a097ea6ffb1b15dbf3ed75b952c472" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(f)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>sections 85 and 87 (amendments to Water Industry Act 1991), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales and licensees using the systems of such undertakers;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 95 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: Wales);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in Wales.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Scotland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Scotland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by order appoint—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 2 (environmental governance: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 59 (electronic waste tracking: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 61 (hazardous waste: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 65 (waste charging: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 67 (enforcement powers: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality: powers of Secretary of State), so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality: powers of Northern Ireland Department);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 140 and Schedule 21 (amendment of REACH legislation) so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 2 (environmental governance: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 59 (electronic waste tracking: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 61 (hazardous waste: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 65 (waste charging: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 67 (enforcement powers: Northern Ireland);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 89 (water quality: powers of Secretary of State), so far as relating to legislation within section 89(2)(d) to (f) and any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>section 91 (water quality: powers of Northern Ireland Department);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>section 140 and Schedule 21 (amendment of REACH legislation) so far as relating to powers of a Northern Ireland department to make regulations under paragraph 2 of that Schedule.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>An order under subsection (6) may not appoint a day for the coming into force of the following provisions of Schedule 3 (OEP’s Northern Ireland functions), unless the Secretary of State consents—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs 16 and 17(7);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraphs 16 and 17(7);</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 2.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The power to make an order under subsection (6) is exercisable by statutory rule for the purposes of the Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (<ref eId="c00054" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1979/1573">S.I. 1979/1573 (N.I. 12)</ref>).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>An order under subsection (6) may not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to appoint different days for different purposes or areas.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148"><num>148</num><heading>Transitional or saving provision</heading><subsection eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Department).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of that Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, unless the Department consents.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any provision which could be made by regulations under this section made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may be made by an order made by the Department under section 147.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to make different provision for different purposes or areas.</p></content></subsection></section>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Department).</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of that Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of that Parliament;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, unless the Department consents.</p></content></level></subsection>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</p></content></level>
<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, unless the Department consents.</p></content></level>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any provision which could be made by regulations under this section made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may be made by an order made by the Department under section 147.</p></content></subsection>
<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to make different provision for different purposes or areas.</p></content></subsection>
<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-149"><num>149</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></section>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 22</p></authorialNote></num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e21816"><heading>Membership</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP is to consist of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Chair (who is to be a non-executive member),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb-1646831862324" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb-1646831862324" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-672a4f2e1cc9a3792a51746ede5e9ceb">a Northern Ireland member (who is to be a non-executive member),</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at least two, but not more than five, other non-executive members,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a chief executive (who is to be the accounting officer), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>at least one, but not more than three, other executive members.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a-1646831882250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7e23d04516709303ff7285679eea4e1a" class="commentary"/>, the Northern Ireland Department</ins> and the OEP in accordance with paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3">3</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae-1646831913272" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c33328e0a9ca0e29274a2bb10f1cdae" class="commentary"/>When exercising their functions of appointment</ins> the Secretary of State and the OEP must ensure, so far as practicable, that the number of non-executive members <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939-1646831943050" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d4afa726f87472b74a869b12163c3939" class="commentary"/>(including the Northern Ireland member)</ins> is at all times greater than the number of executive members.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e21889"><heading>Appointment of non-executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812" class="commentary"/>(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Chair is to be appointed by the Secretary of State acting jointly with the Northern Ireland Department, other than the first Chair who is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Northern Ireland member is to be appointed by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State and the Chair.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2A"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The other non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State after consulting the Northern Ireland Department and the Chair.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(2B)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">The Northern Ireland Department must appoint as the Northern Ireland member a person with experience of—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">Northern Ireland environmental law (within the meaning of Part </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-part-1"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">1</ins></ref><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812"> of Schedule 3),</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">environmental science in Northern Ireland, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2B-c"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812-1646833715670" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e2ec1a4f5ddd85f9755fef8d06960812">environmental regulation in Northern Ireland.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must, in appointing non-executive members, have regard to the desirability of the members (between them) having experience of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>law (including international law) relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>environmental science,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>environmental policy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>investigatory and enforcement proceedings.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person may not be appointed as a non-executive member if the person is an employee of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e21995"><heading>Appointment of executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The chief executive is to be appointed by the non-executive members of the OEP, other than the first chief executive who is to be appointed by the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The other executive members are to be appointed by the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b-1646835673791" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f1cfe6ba72a0a640fd761316a85eef7b" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must be consulted before a person is appointed as chief executive.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An executive member must be an employee of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22031"><heading>Interim chief executive</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may appoint a person as an executive member to act as chief executive of the OEP (“an interim chief executive”) until the appointment of the first chief executive by the Chair under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the OEP has fewer members than are needed to hold a meeting that is quorate (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-11-2">11(2)</ref>), an interim chief executive may incur expenditure and do other things in the name and on behalf of the OEP.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In exercising the power in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-4-2">(2)</ref>, an interim chief executive must act in accordance with any directions given by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Neither paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-4">3(4)</ref> (requirement that executive members are employees) nor paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-2">5(2)</ref> (requirement that members are not civil servants) apply to an interim chief executive.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22079"><heading>Terms of membership</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A member of the OEP holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of the member’s appointment, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person may not hold office as a member of the OEP if the person is employed in the civil service of the State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A non-executive member must be appointed for a fixed term of no more than 5 years.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must, in determining the length of a non-executive member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1-1646835808439" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-af2c66dc39747b823dff05ff011fa1a1" class="commentary"/>(including the Northern Ireland member)</ins> expire at different times.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf-1646835730984" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf-1646835730984" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a5663ac8a9e17a10b2eab8fe4ad835cf">The Northern Ireland Department must, in determining the length of a Northern Ireland member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members expire at different times.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The previous appointment of a person as a non-executive member does not affect the person’s eligibility for re-appointment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-6"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3" class="commentary"/>(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">A non-executive member ceases to be a member of the OEP upon becoming its employee.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(7)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">A non-executive member, other than the Northern Ireland member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may resign from office by giving notice to the Secretary of State, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may be removed from office by notice given by the Secretary of State, after consulting the Northern Ireland Department, on the grounds that the member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-7-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</ins></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(8)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">The Northern Ireland member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may resign from office by giving notice to the Northern Ireland Department, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">may be removed from office by notice given by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State, on the grounds that the member—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-8-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3-1646835767934" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-12400db1ba3fd8663ee863c0c63441f3">is, in the opinion of the Northern Ireland Department, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</ins></p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22217"><heading>Remuneration of non-executive members</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay its non-executive members such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If a person ceases to be a non-executive member, other than by reason of their term of office expiring, and the Secretary of State determines that the person should be compensated because of special circumstances, the OEP must pay compensation of such amount as the Secretary of State may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consult the Chair before making a determination under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22244"><heading>Staffing and remuneration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appoint employees on such terms as it determines, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such other arrangements for the staffing of the OEP as it determines.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The terms of the first chief executive’s appointment are to be determined by the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay its employees such remuneration as the OEP may determine.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay, or make provision for paying, to or in respect of a person who is or has been an employee of the OEP, such sums as the OEP may determine with the approval of the Secretary of State in respect of pensions, allowances and gratuities.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In the Superannuation Act 1972 (“<term refersTo="#term-the-1972-act" eId="term-the-1972-act">the 1972 Act</term>”), in Schedule 1 (kinds of employment to which a scheme under section 1 of the 1972 Act can apply), in the list of “other Bodies”, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>The Office for Environmental Protection.</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP must pay to the Minister for the Civil Service, at such times as the Minister may direct, such sums as the Minister may determine in respect of any increase attributable to sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-7-5">(5)</ref> in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under the Superannuation Act 1972.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22313"><heading>Powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may do anything (other than something mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)) it thinks appropriate for the purposes of, or in connection with, its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>accept gifts of money, land or other property, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>form, participate in forming, or invest in, a company, partnership, joint venture or other similar form of organisation.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22346"><heading>Committees</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may establish committees.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A committee may include persons who are not members of the OEP (whether or not they are employees of the OEP).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A member of a committee who is neither a member nor an employee of the OEP is not entitled to vote at meetings of that committee.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The OEP may pay such allowances as it may determine to any person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a member of a committee, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is neither a member, nor an employee, of the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22391"><heading>Delegation to members, committees and employees</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may delegate any of its functions (other than a function mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4">(4)</ref>) to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a member of the OEP,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any of the OEP’s employees authorised for that purpose, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a committee of the OEP.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a document that sets out its policy on how its functions may be appropriately delegated (a “delegation policy”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A function is delegated under this paragraph to the extent, and on the terms, that the OEP determines in accordance with its delegation policy.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The OEP may not delegate the following functions—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>approving the strategy under section 23<ref href="#section-23-3">(3)</ref> (or a revision of it);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>approving a report under section 28 or 29 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1-1646835957770" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c06588d244651b446feb7b4c4c853de1" class="commentary"/>, or a report under paragraph 1 or 2 of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>approving written advice to a Minister of the Crown under section 30<ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-30-3">(3)</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d-1646836044724" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f5e443170c80369356f7ad744844766d" class="commentary"/>, or written advice to a Northern Ireland department under paragraph 3(1) or (3) of Schedule 3</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>deciding whether to give an information notice <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fb812a483f5db542e8f452da9fa8f6fe-1646836084203" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fb812a483f5db542e8f452da9fa8f6fe"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fb812a483f5db542e8f452da9fa8f6fe" class="commentary"/>or a Northern Ireland information notice</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>deciding whether to give a decision notice <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f36b42a85a88b74f32889ea9d759bafe-1646836111434" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f36b42a85a88b74f32889ea9d759bafe"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f36b42a85a88b74f32889ea9d759bafe" class="commentary"/>or a Northern Ireland decision notice</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>deciding whether to apply for an environmental review (see section 38);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>deciding whether to apply for judicial review or a statutory review, or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review or a statutory review (see section 39);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-ga"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7" class="commentary"/>(ga)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">deciding whether to make a review application (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">12</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of Schedule 3) or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">13(1)</ins></ref><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of that Schedule or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review (see paragraph </ins><ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7">13</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7-1646835921308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-647bef498ba7e38bfaa33f5a23e099d7"> of that Schedule);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>approving a delegation policy under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-2">(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>approving a report on the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> or a statement of accounts under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-2">14(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22552"><heading>Procedure</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP may determine its own procedure, subject to sub-paragraph (2), and the procedure of its committees.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A meeting of the OEP is not quorate unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there are at least three members present, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a majority of the members present are non-executive members.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The validity of any proceedings of the OEP is not affected by any vacancy among its members or by any defect in the appointment of such a member.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22592"><heading>Funding</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9-1646836255618" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c29c795e6eea5f3e6d2f087d92019c9" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Department</ins> must <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d-1646836281338" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-90e690ad3bed802b6fda888d3eb18f4d" class="commentary"/>, between them,</ins> pay to the OEP such sums as <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3-1646836313482" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-694da9335e117bfdf7ab0ca7cecd01b3" class="commentary"/>they consider</ins> are reasonably sufficient to enable the OEP to carry out its functions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65-1646836337251" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d2aef6dfc728ef1bf0dd8b310ecdac65" class="commentary"/>, or the Northern Ireland Department,</ins> may provide further financial assistance to the OEP (including by way of grants, loans, guarantees or indemnities) subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748-1646836369994" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f93e1dc4d05b1b2acb72cdc16769b748" class="commentary"/>, or that department,</ins> may determine.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22628"><heading>Annual report</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year the OEP must prepare a report on the exercise of its functions during that financial year.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its report to be laid before Parliament <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0e5953e3bc2843f63d044d68a52b4aaf-1646836445078" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0e5953e3bc2843f63d044d68a52b4aaf"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0e5953e3bc2843f63d044d68a52b4aaf" class="commentary"/>and the Northern Ireland Assembly</ins>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22664"><heading>Annual accounts</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must keep proper accounts and proper records in relation to them.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph 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accounts.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22745"><heading>Meaning of “financial year”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the date on which the OEP is established and ending with 31 March following that date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22771"><heading>Status</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP is not to be regarded—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as a servant or agent of the Crown, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Service as a member, or as an employee, of the OEP is not service in the civil service of the State.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22810"><heading>Independence of the OEP</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-17" 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ukl:CommentaryRef="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17">” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</ins></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 48</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Improving the natural environment: Northern Ireland</heading><part eId="schedule-2-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e22957"><heading>Environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The plan may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relate to a period specified in the plan, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be of no specified duration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An environmental improvement plan must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the steps that the Department intends to take to improve the natural environment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any steps that any other Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It may also set out steps that any Northern Ireland department intends to take to improve people’s enjoyment of the natural environment (and if it does so references in this Schedule to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include improving people’s enjoyment of it).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In preparing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, an environmental improvement plan before the end of the 12 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to the current environmental improvement plan are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23038"><heading>Annual reports on environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An annual report must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider, having regard to any data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>, whether the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Annual reports on an environmental improvement plan must relate to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the 12 month period beginning with the day on which the plan is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent 12 month period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual report must be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly before the end of the 4 month period beginning immediately after the last day of the period to which the report relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish annual reports laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23104"><heading>Reviewing and revising environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the Department considers it appropriate as a result of the review, revise the plan.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The first review of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if it is the first environmental improvement plan, the day on which it is published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the day on which it replaces the previous plan (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-4-6">4(6)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews of an environmental improvement plan must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan, the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce-1646836731374" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-87271b06212c863d663bc757d89a98ce" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has, or particular aspects of it have, improved during that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the plan).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In reviewing and revising an environmental improvement plan, the Department must consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If as a result of a review the Department considers it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a revised environmental improvement plan, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If as a result of a review the Department does not consider it appropriate to revise the plan, the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly a statement explaining that and the reasons for it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the documents laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Department has laid and published the documents mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">(6)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">(7)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23248"><heading>Renewing environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an environmental improvement plan relates to a period specified in the plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before the end of the period to which the environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”) relates, the Department must prepare a new environmental improvement plan (the “new plan”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the new plan relates to a period specified in the plan, that period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In preparing the new plan the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consider what has been done to implement the old plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider whether, having regard to data obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687-1646837357061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-042bdc46182d1759c84a915150e3b687" class="commentary"/>and reports made by the OEP under paragraph 1 of Schedule 3</ins>, the natural environment has improved since the beginning of the period to which the old plan relates,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>consider whether any Northern Ireland department should take further or different steps to improve the natural environment (compared to those set out in the old plan) after the end of that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>consult such other Northern Ireland departments as it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>At or before the end of the period to which the old plan relates the Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, the new plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has been laid and published, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it relates to a period specified in the new plan, that period has begun.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23335"><heading>Environmental monitoring</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Department considers appropriate for the purpose of monitoring whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Department must lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a statement setting out the kinds of data to be obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first statement must be laid before the end of the 4 month period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Department may revise the statement at any time (and sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref> applies to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department must publish any data obtained under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-2-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23388"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7">7</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “policy statement on environmental principles” is a statement explaining how the environmental principles should be interpreted and proportionately applied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by Northern Ireland departments when making policy, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by Ministers of the Crown when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It may also explain how Northern Ireland departments and Ministers of the Crown, when interpreting and applying the environmental principles, should take into account other considerations relevant to their policy.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Department must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the improvement of environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustainable development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the polluter pays principle.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23487"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: process</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the other Northern Ireland departments,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Department considers appropriate,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in relation to the draft statement.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Department must lay the draft statement before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Department must prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final statement, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-4">(4)</ref> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that sub-paragraph, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The final statement has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft statement is laid under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-2">(2)</ref> may be met by the preparation of a draft statement, and consultation, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may prepare a revised policy statement on environmental principles at any time (and sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-7-9">(9)</ref> apply in relation to any revised statement).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23615"><heading>Policy statement on environmental principles: effect</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy so far as relating to Northern Ireland, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Nothing in this paragraph requires a Northern Ireland department or a Minister of the Crown to do anything (or refrain from doing anything) if doing it (or refraining from doing it)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-8-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to policies so far as relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the armed forces, defence or national security, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-2-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23689"><heading>Meaning of “natural environment”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In this Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their habitats,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and the natural systems, cycles and processes through which they interact.</p></wrapUp></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23723"><heading>Meaning of “environmental protection”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-c">(c)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23767"><heading>General interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>the “<term refersTo="#term-department" eId="term-department">Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> (and see also paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6-5">6(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“making” policy includes developing, adopting or revising policy;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-minister-of-the-crown" eId="term-minister-of-the-crown">Minister of the Crown</term>” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-oep"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">OEP</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13-1646837438790" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4cda7037a6404981763e7a920cad3d13">” has the meaning given by section 22;</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy" eId="term-policy">policy</term>” includes proposals for legislation, but does not include an administrative decision taken in relation to a particular person or case (for example, a decision on an application for planning permission, funding or a licence, or a decision about regulatory enforcement);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles" eId="term-policy-statement-on-environmental-principles">policy statement on environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-6">6</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00055" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 49</p></authorialNote></num><heading>The Office for Environmental Protection: Northern Ireland</heading><part eId="schedule-3-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>The OEP’s Northern Ireland functions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e23896"><heading>Monitoring and reporting on the Department’s environmental improvement plans</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor progress in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period is a report on progress made in that period in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Department must prepare a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-2">2</ref> of Schedule 2 (a “Schedule 2 report”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Schedule 2 report for that period,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2 that relates to that period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref> of Schedule 2.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A progress report for an annual reporting period must be laid no later than 6 months after the Schedule 2 report for that period is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a report under this paragraph contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The response—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may be included in a Schedule 2 report.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24046"><heading>Monitoring and reporting on environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The OEP must monitor the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A matter is within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change if it is a matter on which the Committee is, or may be, required to advise or report under Part 1, sections 34 to 36, or section 48 of the Climate Change Act 2008.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrange for its reports under this paragraph to be laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish them.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond to a report under this paragraph, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly, and publish, a copy of the response.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The response to a report under this paragraph must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24121"><heading>Advising on changes to Northern Ireland environmental law etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must give advice to any Northern Ireland department about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any proposed change to Northern Ireland environmental law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on which that department requires it to give advice.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland department may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP may give advice to any Northern Ireland department about any changes to Northern Ireland environmental law proposed by that department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Advice under this paragraph is to be given in writing to the Northern Ireland department concerned.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP must publish—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the advice is given under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-1">(1)</ref>, a statement of the matter on which it was required to give advice and any matters specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland department concerned may, if it thinks fit, lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the advice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any response that department may make to the advice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24210"><heading>Failure of relevant public authorities to comply with environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by relevant public authorities to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of those paragraphs, a reference to a relevant public authority failing to comply with relevant environmental law means the following conduct by that authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unlawfully failing to take proper account of relevant environmental law when exercising its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24249"><heading>Meaning of relevant environmental law, relevant public authority etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The following definitions apply for the purpose of this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">Relevant environmental law</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a Northern Ireland public authority, UK environmental law or Northern Ireland environmental law;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to any other relevant public authority, Northern Ireland environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">Relevant public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland public authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person, other than a Northern Ireland public authority, carrying out any function of a public nature in or as regards Northern Ireland that is not a parliamentary function or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>either House of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-3-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-public-authority" eId="term-northern-ireland-public-authority">Northern Ireland public authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland department, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>a person carrying out a Northern Ireland devolved function (including an implementation body carrying out such a function) that is not a function in connection with proceedings in the Northern Ireland Assembly or a function of any of the following persons—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the OEP;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-4-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” means a function of a public nature exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland that could be conferred by provision included in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly made without the consent of the Secretary of State (see sections 6 to 8 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24378"><heading>Complaints about relevant public authorities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this paragraph if the person believes that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A complaint about a relevant public authority may not be made under this paragraph if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that procedure has not been exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A complaint under this paragraph may not be made after the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 1 year period beginning with the day on which the alleged failure that is the subject of the complaint last occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the substance of the complaint was subject to an internal complaints procedure, the end of the 3 month period beginning with the day on which that procedure was exhausted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP may waive the time limit in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6-6">(6)</ref> if it considers that there are exceptional reasons for doing so.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24456"><heading>Investigations: relevant public authorities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph if it receives a complaint made under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph without having received such a complaint if it has information that, in its view, indicates that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant public authority may have failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An investigation under this paragraph is an investigation into whether the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must notify the relevant public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the relevant public authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report until it has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The OEP is not required to prepare a report if it has made a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The report must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the OEP considers that the relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the relevant public authority) in light of those conclusions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>If the public authority is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the relevant department of the commencement of the investigation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the relevant department with the report prepared under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-department" eId="term-the-relevant-department">the relevant department</term>”, in relation to a failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law, means the Northern Ireland department that the OEP considers appropriate having regard to the nature of the authority and the nature of the failure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24597"><heading>Duty to keep complainants informed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, the OEP must keep the complainant informed about its handling of the complaint.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> in relation to the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>where it provides a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-5">7(5)</ref> to the relevant public authority that is the subject of the investigation, that it has provided it;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where it makes a review application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>), or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in relation to the alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law that is the subject of the investigation, that it has made such an application;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>provide the complainant with a copy of any document published under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-9">7(9)</ref> in relation to any investigation in relation to the complaint.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24681"><heading>Information notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give an information notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An information notice is a notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes an alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>respond in writing to the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The recipient of an information notice must comply with sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3">(3)</ref> by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The written response to an information notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The OEP may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw an information notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP intends to give an information notice to a relevant public authority in respect of an alleged failure to comply with relevant environmental law which relates to emissions of greenhouse gases (within the meaning of the Climate Change Act 2008), the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24826"><heading>Decision notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may give a decision notice to a relevant public authority if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision notice is a notice that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>describes a failure of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out the steps the OEP considers the authority should take in relation to the failure (which may include steps designed to remedy, mitigate or prevent reoccurrence of the failure).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not give a decision notice to a relevant public authority unless it has first given at least one information notice relating to the failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law that is described in the decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may withdraw a decision notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e24937"><heading>Linked notices</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one relevant public authority in respect of the same or similar conduct, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A Northern Ireland department may request that the OEP determine that information notices or decision notices are linked and the OEP must have regard to that request.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice (a “principal notice”) with a copy of every information notice or decision notice which is linked to it (and such a notice is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-linked-notice" eId="term-linked-notice">linked notice</term>”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to a linked notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of a principal notice with a copy of any relevant correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to a linked notice.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-5">(5)</ref> does not apply where either the recipient of the principal notice or the linked notice is a Northern Ireland department.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a UK information notice or UK decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of every UK information notice or UK decision notice which is linked to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under this paragraph does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this paragraph, correspondence is relevant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence in connection with a review application or any other legal proceedings, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a">14(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b">(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” means a notice given under section 35.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25063"><heading>Review application</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make a review application in relation to conduct described in a decision notice given to a relevant public authority as a failure of the authority to comply with relevant environmental law, but only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it considers that the failure is serious.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A review application is an application for judicial review in respect of conduct of a relevant public authority, and any reference in this Part of this Schedule to a review application is to an application made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A review application may not be made before the earlier of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the decision notice that precedes the application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10-3">10(3)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subject to that, the OEP may make a review application at any time (and accordingly any time limit, that would otherwise apply to the making of a review application, does not apply).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The High Court may grant a remedy on a review application only if Condition A or Condition B is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>be detrimental to good administration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If, on a review application, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-8">(8)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the review application (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule reference to an application for judicial review includes an application for the permission of the High Court to apply for judicial review.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25189"><heading>Judicial review: powers to apply to prevent serious damage and to intervene</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP may make an application for judicial review in relation to conduct of a relevant public authority (whether or not it has given an information notice or a decision notice to the authority in respect of that conduct) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with relevant environmental law, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the urgency condition is met.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The urgency condition is that making an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> (rather than proceeding under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref>) is necessary to prevent, or mitigate, serious damage to the natural environment or to human health.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If, on an application for judicial review made by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref>, there is a finding that a relevant public authority has failed to comply with relevant environmental law, and the finding has not been overturned on appeal, the authority must publish a statement that sets out the steps it intends to take in light of the finding.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-3">(3)</ref> must be published before the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day the proceedings relating to the application for judicial review (including any appeal) conclude.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-6">(6)</ref> applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are in respect of an application for judicial review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relate to an alleged failure by a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, it may apply to intervene in the proceedings (whether it considers that the relevant public authority has, or has not, failed to comply with relevant environmental law).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25276"><heading>Duty of the OEP to involve the relevant department</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Northern Ireland department, the OEP must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a copy of the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the recipient of the notice that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b">(b)</ref>), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the recipient of the notice with a copy of any correspondence between the OEP and the relevant department that relates to the notice (apart from correspondence sent by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a">(a)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The obligation to provide a copy of any notice or correspondence under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> does not apply where the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to do so.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP makes a review application, or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref>, in which the relevant department is not a party, it must provide the relevant department with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant department should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25351"><heading>Public statements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, makes a review application or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> or applies to intervene in a judicial review, it must publish a statement that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the OEP has taken that step,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25396"><heading>Disclosures to the OEP</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in accordance with section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref>, providing the OEP with information in connection with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>, an information notice or a decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing information to the OEP in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But nothing in this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of legal professional privilege (or, in Scotland, confidentiality of communications), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be entitled, or required by any rule of law, to refuse to provide in civil proceedings on grounds of public interest immunity.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Part of this Schedule requires or authorises a disclosure of information that would contravene the data protection legislation (but in determining whether a disclosure would do so, take into account the duties imposed and powers conferred by this Part of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-the-data-protection-legislation" eId="term-the-data-protection-legislation">the data protection legislation</term>” has the same meaning as in the Data Protection Act 2018 (see section 3(9) of that Act).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25489"><heading>Confidentiality of proceedings</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The OEP must not disclose—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information obtained under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-3-b">9(3)(b)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>correspondence between the OEP and a relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>other than a disclosure of an information notice or a decision notice, made with the consent of the person who provided the information or correspondence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under section 33 and functions of a relevant ombudsman that relate to investigations by that ombudsman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>made for the purposes of any publication of a report (or part of it) on an investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> or sections 35 to 41 (enforcement);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the protection of the natural environment in a country or territory outside the United Kingdom, to an authority of that country or territory, or an international organisation, that has functions in connection with the protection of the natural environment in that country or territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>of information, or correspondence, that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A relevant public authority must not disclose correspondence between the OEP and that, or any other, relevant public authority that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a particular information notice, decision notice, UK information notice or UK decision notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is, or contains, such a notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to a disclosure—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>made—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence between another relevant public authority and the OEP other than correspondence that is, or contains, an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice, with the consent of that authority and the OEP, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with co-operating with any investigation under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> or section 33;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with any proceedings in relation to a review application, an environmental review, a judicial review or a statutory review (within the meaning given by section 39<ref href="#section-39-8-b">(8)(b)</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an information notice, a decision notice, a UK information notice or a UK decision notice unless that notice relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a relevant public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disclose correspondence that relates only to a matter in relation to which the OEP has concluded that it intends to take no further steps under this Part of this Schedule or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of this Act, the OEP may not withhold that consent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If information referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> and held by the OEP, or referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-17-3">(3)</ref> and held by a relevant public authority, is environmental information for the purposes of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00056" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/3391">S.I. 2004/3391</ref>) or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (<ref eId="c00057" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2004/520">S.S.I. 2004/520</ref>), it is held by that person, for the purposes of the application of those regulations to that information, in connection with confidential proceedings.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25714"><heading>Meaning of UK environmental law and Northern Ireland environmental law</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-uk-environmental-law" eId="term-uk-environmental-law">UK environmental law</term>” means anything that is environmental law for the purposes of Part 1 of this Act (see section 46), but not anything that is environmental law only for the purposes of section 20.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-environmental-law" eId="term-northern-ireland-environmental-law">Northern Ireland environmental law</term>” means any Northern Ireland legislative provision that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Excluded matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>disclosure of or access to information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision" eId="term-northern-ireland-legislative-provision">Northern Ireland legislative provision</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>legislative provision contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-4-a">(a)</ref> which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Department may by regulations provide that a Northern Ireland legislative provision specified in the regulations is, or is not, within the definition of “Northern Ireland environmental law” in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2">(2)</ref> (and this Part of this Schedule applies accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> the Department must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the OEP, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other persons the Department considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e25834"><heading>Interpretation of Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of this Schedule: general</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-application-for-judicial-review" eId="term-application-for-judicial-review">application for judicial review</term>” is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-10">12(10)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-current-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-current-environmental-improvement-plan">current environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-8">1(8)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-department" eId="term-the-department">the Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-body" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-body">devolved environmental governance body</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-environmental-governance-function" eId="term-devolved-environmental-governance-function">devolved environmental governance function</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 47);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1">1</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">3(10)</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10">10</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-review" eId="term-environmental-review">environmental review</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 38);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-implementation-body" eId="term-implementation-body">implementation body</term>” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improving-the-natural-environment" eId="term-improving-the-natural-environment">improving the natural environment</term>”, in relation to an environmental improvement plan, is to be read in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref> of Schedule 2;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-information-notice" eId="term-information-notice">information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 2 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-9">9</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-devolved-function" eId="term-northern-ireland-devolved-function">Northern Ireland devolved function</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-5">5(5)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep" eId="term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parliamentary-function" eId="term-parliamentary-function">parliamentary function</term>” means a function in connection with proceedings in Parliament or the Northern Ireland Assembly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-department" eId="term-relevant-department">relevant department</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-11">7(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-law" eId="term-relevant-environmental-law">relevant environmental law</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-2">5(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-ombudsman" eId="term-relevant-ombudsman">relevant ombudsman</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 1 of this Act (see section 23);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority" eId="term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5-3">5(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-application" eId="term-review-application">review application</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12-2">12(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-decision-notice" eId="term-uk-decision-notice">UK decision notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-information-notice" eId="term-uk-information-notice">UK information notice</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-11-11">11(11)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00058" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part of this Schedule, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-3-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Amendments of the OEP’s general functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><p>This Act is amended in accordance with paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-21">21</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-30">30</ref>.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (principal objective of the OEP and exercise of its functions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-6">(6)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-a">(a)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to determine whether failures to comply with relevant environmental law are serious for the purposes of paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-1-b">7(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9-1-b">9(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10-1-b">10(1)(b)</ref>, 12(1)(b) and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> and (6) of Schedule 3,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-b">(b)</ref> insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-2">13(2)</ref> of Schedule 3,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-d">(d)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-23-6-d">(d)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(da)</num><content><p>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-8">8</ref> of Schedule 3 (complaints) and the exercise by the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman of its functions, and</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-7-c">(7)(c)</ref> after “environmental law” insert <quotedText>“or Northern Ireland environmental law”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection <ref href="#section-23-7">(7)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>In this section “relevant environmental law” and “Northern Ireland environmental law” have the meanings they have in Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (see paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-5">5</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-18-2">18(2)</ref> of that Schedule).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-21-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-23-8">(8)</ref> after “sections 32 to 41” insert <quotedText>“and paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (the OEP’s strategy: process), in subsection <ref href="#section-24-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 25 (guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>At the end of subsection (1) insert <quotedText>“, so far as relating to the OEP’s Part 1 enforcement functions.”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) after “policy,” insert <quotedText>“so far as relating to its Part 1 enforcement functions,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) for “enforcement functions” substitute <quotedText>“Part 1 enforcement functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-23-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3) for “enforcement functions” substitute <quotedText>“Part 1 enforcement functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p><mod>After section 25 (guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>25A</num><heading>Guidance on the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement policy and functions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may issue guidance to the OEP on the matters listed in section 23(6) (OEP’s enforcement policy), so far as relating to the OEP’s Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preparing its enforcement policy, so far as relating to its Northern Ireland enforcement functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising its Northern Ireland enforcement functions.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The OEP’s “Northern Ireland enforcement functions” are its functions under paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26368"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Department must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prepare a draft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lay the draft before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26386"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If before the end of the 21 day period the Northern Ireland Assembly passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, the Department must produce a response and lay it before the Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Department may prepare and lay before the Northern Ireland Assembly the final guidance, but not before—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if subsection <ref href="#d25e26386">(5)</ref> applies, the day on which the Department lays the response required by that subsection, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>The Department must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The “21 day period” is the period of 21 sitting days beginning with the first sitting day after the day on which the draft guidance is laid under subsection <ref href="#d25e26368">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e26434"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which the Northern Ireland Assembly sits.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Department may revise the guidance at any time (and subsections <ref href="#d25e26368">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e26434">(10)</ref> apply in relation to any revised guidance).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 27 (co-operation duties of public authorities and the OEP) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-27-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-27-2-d">(d)</ref> for “, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998” substitute <quotedText>“or the Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-27-2-f">(f)</ref> for “devolved functions” substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> for “devolved functions”, in both places it occurs, substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved functions or Welsh devolved functions”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection <ref href="#section-27-3">(3)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>An implementation body is only required to co-operate with the OEP by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> to the extent that co-operation is in relation to functions of that body exercisable in or as regards Northern Ireland.</p><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-implementation-body">implementation body</term>” has the meaning it has in section 55 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (see subsection (3) of that section).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p><mod>In section 37 (linked notices), after subsection <ref href="#section-37-6">(6)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>If the OEP considers that an information notice or a decision notice relates to conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct that is the subject of a Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice, it may determine that those notices are linked.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6B)</num><intro><p>The OEP must provide the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of every Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice which is linked to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a copy of any relevant correspondence, relating to such a notice, between the OEP and the recipient of that notice.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27" class="schProv1"><num>27</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 43 (confidentiality of proceedings) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-b">(b)</ref> after “(investigations)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-c">(c)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>made for purposes connected with the co-ordination of the OEP’s functions that relate to investigations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3 and the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s functions that relate to investigations by the Ombudsman;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-d">(d)</ref> after “section 33” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-e">(e)</ref> after “sections 35 to 41” insert <quotedText>“or paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-2-h">(h)</ref> after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-3-a">(3)(a)</ref> for “or decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, decision notice, Northern Ireland information notice or Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-4">(4)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-a-i">(a)(i)</ref> for “or a decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-b">(b)</ref> after “section 33” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-7">7</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#section-43-4-d">(d)</ref> after “judicial review” insert <quotedText>“(which includes a review application)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-5">(5)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “or a decision notice” substitute <quotedText>“, a decision notice, a Northern Ireland information notice or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-27-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection <ref href="#section-43-6">(6)</ref> after “this Chapter” insert <quotedText>“or Part 1 of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28" class="schProv1"><num>28</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 47 (interpretation of Part 1 of the Act) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The existing text becomes subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In that subsection—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the definition of “devolved environmental governance function”—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “devolved function” substitute <quotedText>“Scottish devolved function or Welsh devolved function”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “this Part” insert <quotedText>“or Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-decision-notice">Northern Ireland decision notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-10">10</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-northern-ireland-information-notice">Northern Ireland information notice</term>” means a notice given under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-9">9</ref> of Schedule 3;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-review-application">review application</term>” has the meaning it has in Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-devolved-function">Scottish devolved function</term>” means a function exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the exercise of which would be within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-devolved-function">Welsh devolved function</term>” means a function exercisable in or as regards Wales that could be conferred by provision falling within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru (see section 108A of the Government of Wales Act 2006).</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 41(3) of the <ref eId="c00059" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/apni/1954/33">Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.))</ref> applies in relation to the laying of a document before the Northern Ireland Assembly under this Part, as it applies in relation to the laying of a statutory document under an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29" class="schProv1"><num>29</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1">1</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref>, after paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-1-a">(a)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(aa)</num><content><p>a Northern Ireland member (who is to be a non-executive member),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-1-3">(3)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “In making those appointments,” substitute <quotedText>“When exercising their functions of appointment”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “non-executive members” insert <quotedText>“(including the Northern Ireland member)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2">2</ref> for sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Chair is to be appointed by the Secretary of State acting jointly with the Northern Ireland Department, other than the first Chair who is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland member is to be appointed by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State and the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e27024"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>The other non-executive members are to be appointed by the Secretary of State after consulting the Northern Ireland Department and the Chair.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland Department must appoint as the Northern Ireland member a person with experience of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland environmental law (within the meaning of Part <ref href="#schedule-3-part-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>environmental science in Northern Ireland, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>environmental regulation in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-3-3">3(3)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5">5</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-4">(4)</ref> after “of non-executive members” insert <quotedText>“(including the Northern Ireland member)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The Northern Ireland Department must, in determining the length of a Northern Ireland member’s term, have regard to the desirability of securing that the appointments of non-executive members expire at different times.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-5-6">(6)</ref> substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>A non-executive member ceases to be a member of the OEP upon becoming its employee.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A non-executive member, other than the Northern Ireland member—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may resign from office by giving notice to the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may be removed from office by notice given by the Secretary of State, after consulting the Northern Ireland Department, on the grounds that the member—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Northern Ireland member—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may resign from office by giving notice to the Northern Ireland Department, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>may be removed from office by notice given by the Northern Ireland Department after consulting the Secretary of State, on the grounds that the member—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge the member’s functions, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, in the opinion of the Northern Ireland Department, unable or unfit to carry out the member’s functions.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4">10(4)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-b">(b)</ref> after “section 28 or 29” insert <quotedText>“, or a report under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-2">2</ref> of Schedule 3 (functions of the OEP in Northern Ireland)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-c">(c)</ref> after “section 30<ref href="#section-30-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-30-3">(3)</ref>” insert <quotedText>“, or written advice to a Northern Ireland department under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3-3">(3)</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-d">(d)</ref> after “information notice” insert <quotedText>“or a Northern Ireland information notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-e">(e)</ref> after “decision notice” insert <quotedText>“or a Northern Ireland decision notice”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-10-4-g">(g)</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ga)</num><content><p>deciding whether to make a review application (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-12">12</ref> of Schedule 3) or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13-1">13(1)</ref> of that Schedule or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-13">13</ref> of that Schedule);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12">12</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “must” insert <quotedText>“, between them,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the Secretary of State considers” substitute <quotedText>“they consider”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the first place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, or the Northern Ireland Department,”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “Secretary of State”, in the second place it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, or that department,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-13-2-a">13(2)(a)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14">14</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-3">(3)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-4">(4)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-b">(5)(b)</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“, the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-14-6">(6)</ref> after “Parliament” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Assembly”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-17">17</ref> after “Secretary of State” insert <quotedText>“and the Northern Ireland Department”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-29-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph <ref href="#schedule-1-paragraph-23">23</ref> insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Meaning of “the Northern Ireland Department”</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>24</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-the-northern-ireland-department">the Northern Ireland Department</term>” means the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30" class="schProv1"><num>30</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 (improving the natural environment: Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b">3(4)(b)</ref> after “under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>” insert <quotedText>“and reports made by the OEP under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b">4(4)(b)</ref> after “under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-5">5</ref>” insert <quotedText>“and reports made by the OEP under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-11-1">11(1)</ref>, at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-oep">OEP</term>” has the meaning given by section 22;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 50</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Producer responsibility obligations</heading><part eId="schedule-4-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27540"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for imposing producer responsibility obligations on specified persons in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>preventing a product or material becoming waste, or reducing the amount of a product or material that becomes waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sustaining a minimum level of, or promoting or securing an increase in, the re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-producer-responsibility-obligations" eId="term-producer-responsibility-obligations">producer responsibility obligations</term>” means steps required to be taken, in respect of products or materials, for a purpose in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27588"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the persons to whom producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the products or materials in relation to which producer responsibility obligations apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the obligations imposed by the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about targets to be achieved in relation to the proportion of products or materials (by weight, volume or otherwise) to be re-used, redistributed, recovered or recycled (either generally or in a specified way).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about circumstances in which a producer responsibility obligation is to be treated as met (in whole or in part) by payment of a sum of money, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the manner in which and persons by whom the amount of such sums is to be determined, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the persons to whom such sums are to be paid.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27648"><heading>Registration of persons subject to producer responsibility obligations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring the registration of persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of requirements in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27702"><heading>Compliance schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision authorising or requiring persons who are subject to a producer responsibility obligation to become members of a compliance scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the approval, or withdrawal of approval, of compliance schemes by the relevant national authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the establishment, maintenance or management of a compliance scheme by a person appointed by the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-compliance-scheme" eId="term-compliance-scheme">compliance scheme</term>” means a scheme under which producer responsibility obligations of members of the scheme are discharged by the scheme operator on their behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27747"><heading>Registration of compliance schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the registration of compliance schemes, including provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requirements and criteria to be met before a compliance scheme may be registered,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applications for registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the imposition and variation of conditions in connection with registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for which registration is to remain in force,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>appeals against the refusal of registration, the imposition of conditions in connection with registration, or the cancellation of registration,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the procedure on the appeals.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision about the position of persons and compliance schemes pending determination or withdrawal of an appeal, including provision about cases in which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a compliance scheme is, or is not, to be treated as registered, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person is, or is not, to be treated as a member of a registered compliance scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27837"><heading>Power to direct compliance scheme operators</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action proposed to be taken by the operator of a compliance scheme would be incompatible with an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator not to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action which the operator of a compliance scheme has power to take is required for the purpose of implementing an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party, it may direct the operator to take the action in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A direction under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may include consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>on the application of the relevant national authority, is enforceable—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by injunction, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in Scotland, by interdict or by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27891"><heading>Certificates of compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision about certificates of compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons who are not members of compliance schemes to provide certificates of compliance to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the approval of persons by an enforcement authority for the purposes of issuing certificates of compliance.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-certificate-of-compliance" eId="term-certificate-of-compliance">certificate of compliance</term>” means a certificate which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is issued by a person approved by an enforcement authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states that the person issuing the certificate is satisfied that the person to whom it relates is complying with their producer responsibility obligations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to give guidance to persons issuing certificates of compliance, including guidance as to matters which are, or are not, to be treated as evidence of compliance or non-compliance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” means a person on whom functions are conferred by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27963"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-8-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e27990"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>making the regulations would be likely to achieve one or more of the purposes in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>making the regulations would produce environmental or economic benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>those benefits are significant as against the likely costs resulting from the imposition of the producer responsibility obligations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the burdens imposed on businesses by the regulations are the minimum necessary to secure those benefits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e"><num>(e)</num><intro><p>those burdens are imposed on the persons most able to make a contribution to securing those benefits—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>having regard to the desirability of acting fairly between persons who manufacture, process, distribute or supply products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>taking account of the need to ensure that the proposed producer responsibility obligation is so framed as to be effective in achieving the purposes for which it is imposed.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Nothing in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1-e-i">(1)(e)(i)</ref> prevents regulations imposing a producer responsibility obligation on any class or description of person to the exclusion of any others.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations for the implementation of an international agreement to which the United Kingdom is a party.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28071"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>The relevant national authority must exercise the power to make regulations under this Part in the way it considers best calculated to secure that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the regulations do not have the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the regulations are likely to have that effect, the effect is no greater than is necessary for achieving the environmental or economic benefits mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-9-1">9(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28099"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operator" eId="term-operator">operator</term>”, in relation to a compliance scheme, includes any person responsible for establishing, maintaining or managing the scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“product” and “material” include a product or material at a time when it becomes, or has become, waste;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-recovery" eId="term-recovery">recovery</term>”, in relation to products or materials, includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>composting them, or any other transformation of them by biological processes, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>obtaining energy from them by any means;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify, in relation to products or materials, activities, or the activities, which are to be treated for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule and the regulations as re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-4-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28163"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28183"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28228"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28242"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28274"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28334"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28421"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28452"><heading>Charges and costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28478"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-20-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 51</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Producer responsibility for disposal costs</heading><part eId="schedule-5-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28519"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision requiring the payment of sums by specified persons, in respect of specified products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may be made only for the purpose of securing that those involved in manufacturing, processing, distributing or supplying products or materials meet, or contribute to, the disposal costs of the products or materials.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28540"><heading>“Disposal costs” and “disposal”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal costs” of products or materials means such costs incurred in connection with the disposal of the products or materials as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Schedule the “disposal” of products or materials includes their re-use, redistribution, recovery or recycling.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Disposal costs may include the costs of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>collecting and transporting products or materials for disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sorting and treating products or materials,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>other steps preparatory to disposal of products or materials, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>providing public information about the disposal of products or materials.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>They may include costs incurred in relation to products or materials that have been disposed of unlawfully.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the disposal costs of products or materials are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28603"><heading>Calculation of sums payable</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how the sums payable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums payable under the regulations to vary according to the design or composition of the products or materials to which the regulations relate, the methods by which they were produced or any other factor.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28624"><heading>Administration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may appoint, or make provision for the appointment of, a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>More than one person may be appointed as an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator (including functions involving the exercise of discretion).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an administrator include a person appointed by an administrator or exercising functions on an administrator’s behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28657"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons required to pay sums under the regulations to register with an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>administrators to register with an enforcement authority appointed by regulations under Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require persons required to register to pay, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by or in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may require registers to be published or made available for inspection.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28720"><heading>Payment of sums</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the sums payable under the regulations to be payable to an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums paid to the administrator are to be held by the administrator.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28741"><heading>Distribution of sums paid</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be distributed by the administrator, in accordance with the regulations, among persons who have incurred disposal costs in relation to products or materials to which the regulations relate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to be paid to another administrator to be so distributed by that administrator.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28764"><heading>Repayment of sums paid</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator to be repayable, in whole or in part, to the persons by whom they were payable (“liable persons”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision as to how sums repayable under the regulations are to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>They may include provision for the sums repayable under the regulations to vary according to the extent to which, or manner in which, liable persons dispose of products or materials to which the regulations relate, or meet or contribute to their disposal costs.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28791"><heading>Charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>The regulations may include provision requiring the payment of charges to administrators, as a means of recovering costs incurred by administrators in performing functions under the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28803"><heading>Consultation requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult persons appearing to it to represent the interests of those likely to be affected.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-5-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28832"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28849"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28891"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28902"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority or (where the person is not an administrator) an administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28931"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-15-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e28988"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29090"><heading>Charges and costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29113"><heading>Consultation requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-5-paragraph-18-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 52</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Resource efficiency information</heading><part eId="schedule-6-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29151"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified persons, in specified circumstances, to provide specified information about the resource efficiency of specified products.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00060" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00061" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00062" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29208"><heading>Meaning of “information about resource efficiency”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Information about resource efficiency, in relation to a product, means information which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the expected life of the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The information within this sub-paragraph is information about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29313"><heading>Persons on whom requirements may be imposed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose requirements to provide information in relation to a product on a person only if the person is a person connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29324"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how information about a product is to be provided (for example, by affixing a label to the product);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conferring on specified persons the function of determining whether specified products or materials have specified properties or characteristics (for example, whether they can be recycled) and publishing the results of such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specifying a scheme for classifying products by reference to matters about which resource efficiency information must be provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requiring information provided about a product to be determined according to specified criteria (for example, according to results published by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-b">(b)</ref> or classification schemes under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-4-c">(c)</ref>).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29365"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult any persons the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have regard to the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the extent to which the proposed regulations are likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the environmental, social, economic or other costs of complying with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-5-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29428"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-6-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29466"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29483"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29525"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29536"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29565"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29622"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29724"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29747"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-6-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>SCHEDULE 7<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 53</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Resource efficiency requirements</heading><part eId="schedule-7-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29785"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specified products, in specified circumstances, to meet specified resource efficiency requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may not make such provision in relation to a product which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an energy-related product, within the meaning of the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products Regulations 2010 (<ref eId="c00063" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/2617">S.I. 2010/2617</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a medicinal product, within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (<ref eId="c00064" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2012/1916">S.I. 2012/1916</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a veterinary medicinal product, within the meaning of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00065" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/2033">S.I. 2013/2033</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>food, within the meaning of article 2 of Regulation <ref eId="c00066" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2002/0178">(EC) No. 178/2002</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-1-2">(2)</ref> does not prevent the regulations making provision in relation to a product which is not within that sub-paragraph, but is packaging for a product which is within that sub-paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29851"><heading>Meaning of “resource efficiency requirements”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-resource-efficiency-requirements" eId="term-resource-efficiency-requirements">Resource efficiency requirements</term>”, in relation to a product, means requirements which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are within sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-2-3">(3)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are relevant to the product’s impact on the natural environment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>aspects of the product’s design which affect its expected life;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the availability or cost of component parts, tools, or anything else required to repair or maintain the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the product can be upgraded, and the availability or cost of upgrades;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other matter relevant to repairing, maintaining, remanufacturing or otherwise prolonging the expected life of, the product;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the ways in which the product can be disposed of at the end of its life (including whether and to what extent it can be recycled, and whether materials used in it can be extracted and reused or recycled).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The requirements within this sub-paragraph are requirements relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the materials from which the product is manufactured;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the techniques used in its manufacture;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the resources consumed during its production or use;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the pollutants (including greenhouse gases within the meaning of section 92 of the Climate Change Act 2008) released or emitted at any stage of the product’s production, use or disposal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Resource efficiency requirements may be specified by reference to standards prepared by a specified person.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29959"><heading>Persons on whom requirements may be imposed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>The regulations may impose resource efficiency requirements on a person only if the person is connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of the product.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e29970"><heading>Examples of provision that may be made</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prohibiting a product being distributed, sold or supplied unless it meets resource efficiency requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply of a product to provide information to other such persons.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about how and by whom a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be determined;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such determinations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about how a product’s compliance with resource efficiency requirements is to be evidenced (for example, by affixing a label or applying a marking to a product).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30021"><heading>Consultation etc requirements</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consult such persons as the authority considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>where sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-4">(4)</ref> applies, publish for the purposes of the consultation—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the authority’s assessment of the matters it must be satisfied of, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a draft of the regulations.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirements in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out, and assessments and draft regulations published, before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule in relation to a new product, the relevant national authority must be satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the product has a significant impact on the natural environment at any stage of its production, use or disposal,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the proposed regulations would be likely to reduce the product’s impact on the natural environment,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the benefit of that would be significant as against the likely environmental, social, economic or other costs of the proposed regulations, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a reduction in the product’s impact on the natural environment could not be achieved as effectively without making the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specify additional resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify additional persons who must meet resource efficiency requirements in relation to a product,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the relevant national authority must be satisfied of the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-5-3-d">(d)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-new-product" eId="term-new-product">new product</term>” means a product in relation to which there are no existing regulations made by the relevant national authority under this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consider whether exemptions should be given, or other special provision made, for smaller businesses.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30146"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of this Act (see section 44);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, the regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-7-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30184"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-1-regulations" eId="term-part-1-regulations">Part 1 regulations</term>”) made by the authority under Part 1 of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30201"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Part).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30243"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulations (which may include the function of testing or assessing products).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30254"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30283"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30340"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part 2 regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30442"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter under Part 1 regulations or Part 2 regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions under the regulations in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30465"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the authority considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-7-paragraph-14-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-8"><num>SCHEDULE 8<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 54</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Deposit schemes</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30498"><heading>Power to establish deposit schemes</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations establish deposit schemes for any of the following purposes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sustaining, promoting or securing an increase in the recycling or reuse of materials;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reducing the incidence of littering or fly-tipping.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme is a scheme under which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person supplied with a deposit item by a scheme supplier pays the supplier an amount (a “deposit”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who provides a deposit item to a scheme collector is entitled to be paid an amount (a “refund”) in respect of that item by the collector.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “deposit item” is a specified item that is supplied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by way of sale, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in connection with the supply of goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may make provision about the circumstances in which a deposit or refund is to be paid in respect of a deposit item.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person may be specified—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as a scheme supplier if the person is a supplier or producer of deposit items;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a scheme collector if the person is a supplier or producer of deposit items or is a scheme administrator (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4">4</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may provide that the amount of the deposit or refund in respect of a deposit item is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an amount specified,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an amount determined and published by the relevant national authority in accordance with the scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an amount determined by a scheme administrator in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified or described in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30621"><heading>Scheme suppliers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme supplier in connection with the scheme, including requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to take steps to ensure deposits are paid in respect of deposit items in accordance with the scheme (which may include a requirement to include the amount of the deposit in the sale price of the item, or in the price of goods or services the item was supplied in connection with);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the marking of deposit items to identify them as such;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>as to the retention of deposits;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to pay amounts received as deposits to other scheme suppliers, scheme collectors or to a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>to provide those records or other information in connection with the scheme to a scheme administrator.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may impose different requirements on different scheme suppliers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30693"><heading>Scheme collectors</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme collector in connection with the scheme, including requirements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides a deposit item a refund in accordance with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides a deposit item under another deposit scheme an amount determined in accordance with the scheme (and the scheme may provide for that amount to be determined by reference to the other deposit scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to pay a person who provides articles or packaging that are the subject of a Scottish deposit and return scheme an amount determined in accordance with the scheme (and the scheme may provide for that amount to be determined by reference to the Scottish deposit and return scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to recycle, re-use, or arrange or facilitate the recycling or re-use of any item provided to them in accordance with the scheme (which may include articles or packaging that are the subject of a Scottish deposit and return scheme);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to otherwise dispose of such items in accordance with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>where a scheme collector receives any payment in connection with the recycling or disposal of such an item, to retain that amount or to pay it, or a part of it, to a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>as to the retention of any amounts received from scheme suppliers, other scheme collectors or a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>to pay such amounts received to scheme suppliers, other scheme collectors or a scheme administrator;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>to provide those records or other information in connection with the scheme to a scheme administrator.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may impose different requirements on different scheme collectors.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30790"><heading>Deposit scheme administrators</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person may be appointed as a scheme administrator of a deposit scheme by, or in accordance with, that scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A deposit scheme may confer functions (including functions involving the exercise of discretion) on a scheme administrator, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any requirement that could be imposed on a scheme collector by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3">3</ref><ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-e">(e)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>functions relating to the registration of scheme suppliers and scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a power to charge fees for registration (the amounts of which may be such as to recover the costs referred to in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-d">(d)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-e">(e)</ref>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a power to use such fees to meet the costs of exercising its functions under, or in connection with, the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>requirements to pay such fees to persons exercising functions conferred by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-5">5</ref> for the purpose of meeting the costs of the exercise of those functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a power to give general or specific directions to scheme suppliers and scheme collectors as to the matters mentioned in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1">3(1)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to scheme collectors to reimburse them in respect of the payment of refunds or payments made by virtue of a requirement under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-a">3(1)(a)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-b">(b)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-3-1-c">(c)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to another scheme administrator of the deposit scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to a scheme administrator of another deposit scheme in connection with the operation of the scheme, or the operation of the other scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>a power to make payments to a Scottish deposit administrator in connection with the operation of the scheme, or the operation of the Scottish deposit and return scheme in relation to which the Scottish deposit administrator is exercising functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>requirements to retain amounts received by it under or by virtue of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>a power to use such amounts, or to pay such amounts to another person, for purposes connected with the scheme, or other deposit schemes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>a power to use such amounts for purposes connected with the protection of the environment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>requirements to pay such amounts to the relevant national authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>functions relating to securing compliance by scheme suppliers and scheme collectors with their obligations under the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>requirements in connection with securing that a specified proportion of deposit items supplied by scheme suppliers, or by individual scheme suppliers, are returned to scheme collectors;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>requirements to keep records in connection with the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>requirements to provide any such records or other information in connection with the scheme to the relevant national authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-2-s"><num>(s)</num><content><p>requirements as to the exercise of the administrator’s functions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where there is more than one scheme administrator, a deposit scheme may confer different functions on different scheme administrators.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A deposit scheme may confer a power on the relevant national authority to give directions to a scheme administrator of the scheme as to the exercise of the administrator’s functions under the scheme.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in a deposit scheme.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30979"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about the enforcement of requirements under deposit schemes.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> includes provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions (including functions involving the exercise of discretion) in connection with the enforcement of requirements under deposit schemes on specified persons (which may include scheme administrators);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for such functions of such a person to be exercised on the person’s behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring scheme suppliers, scheme collectors or scheme administrators to provide records and other information relating to deposit schemes to specified persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of failures to comply with relevant requirements, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person having functions in connection with the enforcement of relevant requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of failures to comply with civil sanctions, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person having functions in connection with the enforcement of relevant requirements;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person imposing them is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-requirement" eId="term-relevant-requirement">relevant requirement</term>” means any requirement imposed by or under a deposit scheme or regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in, or determined in accordance with, regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31108"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-8-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit" eId="term-deposit">deposit</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-a">1(2)(a)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit-item" eId="term-deposit-item">deposit item</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-3">1(3)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit-scheme" eId="term-deposit-scheme">deposit scheme</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-refund" eId="term-refund">refund</term>” has the meaning it has in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-2-b">1(2)(b)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scheme-administrator" eId="term-scheme-administrator">scheme administrator</term>”, in relation to a deposit scheme, means a person appointed as a scheme administrator of the scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“scheme supplier” or “<term refersTo="#term-scheme-collector" eId="term-scheme-collector">scheme collector</term>” means a person specified as such (see paragraph <ref href="#schedule-8-paragraph-1-5">1(5)</ref>);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-deposit-administrator" eId="term-scottish-deposit-administrator">Scottish deposit administrator</term>” means a person exercising the functions of a scheme administrator in relation to a Scottish deposit and return scheme;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-scottish-deposit-and-return-scheme" eId="term-scottish-deposit-and-return-scheme">Scottish deposit and return scheme</term>” means a deposit and return scheme under section 84 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act <ref eId="c00067" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2009/12">2009 (asp 12)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-9"><num>SCHEDULE 9<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 55</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Charges for single use items</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31203"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about charging by sellers of goods or services for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Secretary of State or the Welsh Ministers may specify only items which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are single use items, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are supplied in connection with goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may specify only items which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are single use items,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are made wholly or partly of plastic, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>are supplied in connection with goods or services.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A “single use item” is a manufactured item which is likely to be used only once, or used only for a short period of time, before being disposed of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An item is supplied in connection with goods or services if it is supplied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the place the goods or services are sold or provided, for the purpose of enabling the goods to be taken away, used or consumed, or enabling the services to be received, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the purpose of enabling goods to be delivered.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In particular, a container or other packaging into which goods are placed at the point of sale is supplied in connection with goods.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31290"><heading>Requirement to charge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision requiring sellers of goods or services to charge for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31301"><heading>Sellers of goods and services</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-seller" eId="term-seller">Seller</term>”, in relation to goods or services, has the meaning given by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may define that term by reference (in particular) to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person’s involvement in selling the goods or services,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person’s interest in goods or services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person’s interest in the place at or from which the goods or services are sold or provided,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>or any combination of those factors.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for the regulations to apply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to all sellers of goods or services, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to sellers of goods or services identified by reference to factors specified in the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The factors which may be specified in the regulations include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the place or places at or from which a seller supplies goods or services,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the type of goods or services that a seller supplies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the value of goods or services that a seller supplies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-3-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a seller’s turnover or any part of that turnover.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31393"><heading>Amount of charge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The regulations may specify the minimum amount that a seller must charge for an item specified in the regulations, or provide for that amount to be determined in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31404"><heading>Administration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may appoint a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>More than one person may be appointed as an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator (including functions involving the exercise of discretion).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to an administrator include a person appointed by an administrator or exercising functions on an administrator’s behalf.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31437"><heading>Registration</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to register with an administrator.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about applications for registration;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the period for which registration has effect;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>about the cancellation of registration.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may require sellers to pay to the administrator, in connection with their registration, fees of an amount determined by or in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may provide for the amount of the fees to be such as to recover the costs incurred by the administrator in performing its functions under the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31488"><heading>Record-keeping and publication of records</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may require records to be kept relating to charges made for items specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may require the records, or such other information as may be specified—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be published at such times and in such manner as may be specified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>to be supplied on request and in such manner as may be specified to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an administrator, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-2-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>members of the public.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may (in particular) require the publication or supply of records or information relating to any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount received by a seller by way of charges for items specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the seller’s gross or net proceeds of the charge;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the uses to which the net proceeds of the charge have been put.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-gross-proceeds-of-the-charge" eId="term-gross-proceeds-of-the-charge">gross proceeds of the charge</term>” means the amount received by the seller by way of charges for items specified in the regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-net-proceeds-of-the-charge" eId="term-net-proceeds-of-the-charge">net proceeds of the charge</term>” means the seller’s gross proceeds of the charge reduced by such amount as may be specified.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31584"><heading>Enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator to enforce provision made by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may (in particular) confer powers on an administrator to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the production of documents or the provision of information, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>question a seller or officers or employees of a seller.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-9-paragraph-8-2">(2)</ref> must contain provision for ensuring that the power in question is exercised by a person only where the person reasonably believes there has been a failure to comply with a requirement of regulations under this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31626"><heading>Civil sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of failures to comply with the regulations, or the obstruction of or failure to assist a person on whom functions are conferred by the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-10"><num>SCHEDULE 10<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 66</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Enforcement powers</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31689"><heading>Powers to search and seize vehicles in connection with waste offences</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In section 5(6) of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31717"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 34B(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31744"><heading>Powers of direction in relation to waste</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 57 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (power to give directions) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) omit the words from “with a view” to the end.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31771"><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>The appropriate Minister may, by notice in writing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e31777"><num>(a)</num><content><p>direct a registered waste carrier to collect waste which is being kept on specified land and deliver it to a specified person on specified terms;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e31783"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>direct any person who—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d25e31789"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is keeping waste on any land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>owns or occupies land on which waste is being kept,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to facilitate collection of the waste by a specified registered waste carrier to whom a direction in respect of the waste is given under paragraph <ref href="#d25e31777">(a)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for “of treating or disposing of” substitute <quotedText>“in relation to”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31822"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e31783">(2A)(b)</ref> may require the person to whom it is given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified registered waste carrier the reasonable costs of collecting and delivering the waste;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to pay to the specified person to whom the waste is delivered (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) the reasonable costs incurred by P in relation to the waste (including any costs P is required by a direction under this section to pay to another person).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7) for the words from “, where” to the end substitute <quotedText>“pay any costs mentioned in subsection (4).”</quotedText></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7A)</num><content><p>The appropriate Minister may pay any costs mentioned in subsection (4A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), before the definition of “specified” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-minister">appropriate Minister</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, in relation to waste being kept on land in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, in relation to waste being kept on land in Wales;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-waste-carrier">registered waste carrier</term>” means a person registered under the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 as a carrier of controlled waste;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31900"><heading>Powers of entry in relation to pollution control etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e31910"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 108 (powers of enforcing authorities and their authorised officers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), after paragraph (k) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1" eId="d25e31930"><num>(ka)</num><intro><p>as regards any premises which an English or Welsh authorised person has power to enter by virtue of paragraph (a), for the purposes of an examination or investigation under paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to search the premises;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e31942"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to seize and remove documents or anything else found on the premises (other than an article or substance within paragraph (g));</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><intro><p>to require any information which is stored in electronic form and is accessible from the premises to be produced in a form in which it can be removed and—</p></intro><level class="para3"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in which it is visible and legible, or</p></content></level><level class="para3"><num>(b)</num><content><p>from which it can readily be produced in a visible and legible form;</p></content></level></level><level class="para2" eId="d25e31966"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>to operate any equipment found on the premises for the purposes of producing such information in such a form;</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (6), omit paragraph (a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (7) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e31987"><num>(7A)</num><intro><p>An English or Welsh authorised person may not exercise the powers in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> without—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the consent of a person entitled to grant access to material on or accessible from the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the authority of a warrant by virtue of Schedule 18 to this Act.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>This is subject to subsections <ref href="#d25e32017">(7B)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e32041">(7C)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32017"><num>(7B)</num><intro><p>An English or Welsh authorised person may exercise a power in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31942">(ka)(ii)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e31966">(ka)(iv)</ref> in relation to a thing without consent or the authority of a warrant if the person has reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is evidence of a failure to comply with any provision of the pollution control enactments or flood risk activity enactments, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>exercising the power is necessary to prevent it being concealed, lost, altered or destroyed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32041"><num>(7C)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e31987">(7A)</ref> does not require consent or the authority of a warrant for doing something within the powers in subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> if, and so far as, it may be done without them in exercise of another power conferred by subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32053"><num>(7D)</num><intro><p>Where anything seized or removed from premises under subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> contains protected material, that material—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may not be used for the purposes of an examination or investigation under subsection (4)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must be returned to the premises from which it was removed, or to the person who had possession or control of it immediately before it was removed, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is identified as protected material.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7E)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d25e32053">(7D)</ref> does not prevent any part of a thing containing protected material which is not protected material being used for the purposes of an examination or investigation, retained or copied.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7F)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protected-material">Protected material</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>material subject to legal professional privilege,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32098"><num>(b)</num><content><p>excluded material within the meaning of section 11 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>journalistic material, within the meaning of section 13 of that Act, which is not excluded material.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (12) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(12A)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#d25e32053">(7D)</ref>, anything seized or removed under subsection (4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> may be retained for so long as is necessary in all the circumstances.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (15)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after the definition of “authorised person” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-document">document</term>” includes anything in which information of any description is recorded (by any means) and any part of such a thing;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after the definition of “enforcing authority” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-english-or-welsh-authorised-person">English or Welsh authorised person</term>” means a person authorised under subsection (1) or (2) by the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers, the Agency, the Natural Resources Body for Wales, a waste collection authority or a local enforcing authority in England or Wales;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-5-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “<term refersTo="#term-pollution-control-functions" eId="term-pollution-control-functions">pollution control functions</term>” in relation to a waste collection authority, in paragraph (a) after “46” insert <quotedText>“to 46D”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e32181"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 (supplemental provision about powers of entry) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 2—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A justice of the peace may by warrant authorise an English or Welsh authorised person, designated for the purpose by the person who authorised them, to exercise the powers in section 108(4)<ref href="#d25e31930">(ka)</ref> in accordance with the warrant and, if need be, by force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e32216"><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>The justice may do so only if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is material on or accessible from the premises in question which is likely to be of substantial value (by itself or together with other material) to an examination or investigation under section 108(4)(c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is impracticable to communicate with a person entitled to grant access to it, or access to it is unlikely to be granted unless a warrant is produced.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (3).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-10-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 3 after “shall” insert <quotedText>“, if so required,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-11"><num>SCHEDULE 11<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 72</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Local air quality management framework</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 80 (national air quality strategy) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e32294"><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>The strategy must be reviewed, and if appropriate modified—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>within the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which this subsection comes into force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>within each period of 5 years beginning with the day on which the person carrying out the review completed their most recent review under this subsection.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>After that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>80A</num><heading>Duty to report on air quality in England</heading><intro><p>As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each financial year, beginning with the financial year in which this section comes into force, the Secretary of State must lay a statement before Parliament that sets out—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State’s assessment of the progress made in meeting air quality objectives, and air quality standards, in relation to England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the steps the Secretary of State has taken in that year in support of the meeting of those objectives and standards.</p></content></level></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 81 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>81A</num><heading>Functions of relevant public authorities etc</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following persons must have regard to the strategy when exercising any function of a public nature that could affect the quality of air—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relevant public authorities;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>local authorities in England;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>county councils for areas in England for which there are district councils.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32382"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” means a person designated in accordance with subsection <ref href="#d25e32394">(3)</ref> as a relevant public authority in relation to an area in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32394"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations designate a person as a relevant public authority in relation to an area in England if the person’s functions include functions of a public nature in relation to that area.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32400"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#d25e32394">(3)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person that is proposed to be designated, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#d25e32400">(4)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsections <ref href="#d25e32382">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#d25e32394">(3)</ref>, reference to England includes the territorial sea adjacent to England, which for this purpose does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea which is adjacent to Wales for the purposes of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (see section 158 of that Act), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any part of the territorial sea which is adjacent to Scotland for the purposes of the Scotland Act 1998 (see section 126 of that Act).</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 82 (local authority reviews) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “If” substitute <quotedText>“This subsection applies to a local authority where”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit the words from “, the local authority shall” to the end.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where subsection (3) applies to a local authority, it must identify any parts of its area in which it appears that air quality standards or objectives are not likely to be achieved within the relevant period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32500"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where subsection (3) applies to a local authority in England, it must also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identify relevant sources of emissions that it considers are, or will be, responsible (in whole or in part) for any failure to achieve air quality standards or objectives in its area,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32512"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a relevant source within the area of a neighbouring authority, identify that authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e32518"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a relevant source within an area in relation to which a relevant public authority or the Agency has functions of a public nature, identify that person in relation to that source.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d25e32500">(5)</ref>, a source is “relevant” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is within the area of the local authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is within the area of a neighbouring authority in England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it is within an area in relation to which a relevant public authority or the Agency has functions of a public nature and the local authority considers that the exercise of those functions is relevant to the source of the emissions.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 83 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>83A</num><heading>Duties of English local authorities in relation to designated areas</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to a local authority in England.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A local authority must, for the purpose of securing that air quality standards and objectives are achieved in an air quality management area designated by that authority, prepare an action plan in relation to that area.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An action plan is a written plan that sets out how the local authority will exercise its functions in order to secure that air quality standards and objectives are achieved in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan must also set out how the local authority will exercise its functions to secure that air quality standards and objectives are maintained after they have been achieved in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>An action plan must set out particular measures the local authority will take to secure the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates, and must in relation to each measure specify a date by which it will be carried out.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A local authority may revise an action plan at any time, and must revise an action plan if it considers that there is a need for further or different measures to be taken to secure that air quality standards and objectives are achieved or maintained in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32603"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#d25e32615">(8)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e32642">(10)</ref> apply where a district council in an area for which there is a county council is preparing an action plan, or a revision of an action plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32615"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Where the county council disagrees with the contents of the proposed plan, or the proposed revision of a plan, a referral of the matter may be made to the Secretary of State by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the county council;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the district council preparing the plan or revision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32633"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, on a reference made under subsection <ref href="#d25e32615">(8)</ref>, confirm (with or without modifications) or reject the proposed action plan, or revision of an action plan.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32642"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Where a reference has been made under subsection <ref href="#d25e32615">(8)</ref>, the district council may not finally determine the proposed action plan or revision of an action plan, except in accordance with the decision of the Secretary of State on the reference or in pursuance of a direction made by the Secretary of State under section 85.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 84 (duties of local authorities in relation to designated areas) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, after “of” insert <quotedText>“Scottish and Welsh”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>Before subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>This section applies in relation to a local authority in Scotland or Wales.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (5).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>After section 85 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>85A</num><heading>Duty of air quality partners to co-operate</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part, an “air quality partner” of a local authority means a person identified by that authority in accordance with section 82<ref href="#d25e32512">(5)(b)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e32518">(c)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32719"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An air quality partner of a local authority must provide the authority with such assistance in connection with the carrying out of any of the authority’s functions under this Part as the authority requests.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An air quality partner may refuse a request under subsection <ref href="#d25e32719">(2)</ref> to the extent it considers the request unreasonable.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>85B</num><heading>Role of air quality partners in relation to action plans</heading><subsection eId="d25e32741"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a local authority in England intends to prepare an action plan it must notify each of its air quality partners that it intends to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32747"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where an air quality partner of a local authority has been given a notification under subsection <ref href="#d25e32741">(1)</ref> it must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the authority with proposals for particular measures the partner will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An air quality partner that provides proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e32765"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a local authority in England must set out any proposals provided to it by its air quality partners under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> (including the dates specified by those partners by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e32765">(3)(a)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32789"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may direct an air quality partner to make further proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> by a date specified in the direction where the Secretary of State considers the proposals made by the partner under that subsection are insufficient or otherwise inappropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A direction under subsection <ref href="#d25e32789">(5)</ref> may make provision about the extent to which the further proposals are to supplement or replace any other proposals made under subsection <ref href="#d25e32747">(2)</ref> by the air quality partner.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>An air quality partner must comply with any direction given to it under this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 86 (functions of county councils for areas for which there are district councils) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (1).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), for the words before paragraph (a) substitute <quotedText>“A county council for an area in England for which there are district councils may make recommendations to any of those district councils with respect to the carrying out of—”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d25e32850"><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Where a district council of a district in England for which there is a county council intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the county council that it intends to do so.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>For subsections (3) to (5) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a county council has been given a notification by a district council under subsection <ref href="#d25e32850">(2A)</ref> it must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the district council with proposals for particular measures the county council will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A county council that provides proposals under subsection (3) must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a district council of a district in England for which there is a county council must set out any proposals provided to it by the county council under subsection (3) (including the dates specified by the county council by virtue of subsection (4)(a)).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), in paragraph (a), after “district council” insert <quotedText>“of a district in England for which there is a county council”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), omit the words from “above or” to the end;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “or statement”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or (4) above”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “or statement”;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-9-7-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or (4) above”.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>For section 86A substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>86A</num><heading>Role of the Mayor of London in relation to action plans</heading><subsection eId="d25e32969"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a local authority in London intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the Mayor of London (referred to in this section as “<term refersTo="#term-the-mayor">the Mayor</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e32978"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where the Mayor has been given a notification under subsection <ref href="#d25e32969">(1)</ref> by a local authority in London the Mayor must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the authority with proposals for particular measures the Mayor will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where the Mayor provides proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e32978">(2)</ref>, the Mayor must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e32996"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a local authority in London must set out any proposals provided to it by the Mayor under subsection <ref href="#d25e32978">(2)</ref> (including the dates specified by the Mayor by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e32996">(3)(a)</ref>).</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>86B</num><heading>Role of combined authorities in relation to action plans</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a local authority in the area of a combined authority intends to prepare an action plan it must notify the combined authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d25e33033"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a combined authority has been given a notification under subsection <ref href="#d25e32969">(1)</ref> by a local authority, the combined authority must, before the end of the relevant period, provide the local authority with proposals for particular measures the combined authority will take to contribute to the achievement, and maintenance, of air quality standards and objectives in the area to which the plan relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Where a combined authority provides proposals under subsection <ref href="#d25e33033">(2)</ref>, the combined authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e33051"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in those proposals, specify a date for each particular measure by which it will be carried out, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as far as is reasonably practicable, carry out those measures by those dates.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>An action plan prepared by a local authority in the area of a combined authority must set out any proposals provided to it under subsection <ref href="#d25e33033">(2)</ref> (including the dates specified by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d25e33051">(3)(a)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-combined-authority">combined authority</term>” has the meaning it has in Part 6 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (see section 120 of that Act).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 87 (regulations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “authorities” insert <quotedText>“, relevant county councils, relevant public authorities or the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (j), after “otherwise)” insert <quotedText>“, relevant county councils, relevant public authorities, the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (l), after “authorities” insert <quotedText>“, relevant county councils, relevant public authorities or the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (m)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “local authority” insert <quotedText>“, a relevant county council, a relevant public authority or the Agency”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>after “the authority”, in both places it occurs, insert <quotedText>“, council or Agency”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-county-council">relevant county council</term>” means a county council for an area in England for which there are district councils.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 88, in subsection (3), after “district councils” insert <quotedText>“, relevant public authorities and the Agency”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>In section 91 (interpretation), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of “action plan” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-action-plan">action plan</term>” is to be construed—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, in accordance with section 83A;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, in accordance with section 84(2);</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-air-quality-partner">air quality partner</term>” has the meaning given by section 85A(1);</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-neighbouring-authority">neighbouring authority</term>”, in relation to a local authority (“<term refersTo="#term-the-principal-authority">the principal authority</term>”), means another local authority whose area is contiguous with the area of the principal authority;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-public-authority">relevant public authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 81A<ref href="#d25e32382">(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-11-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 11 (air quality: supplemental provisions), in paragraph 1(2), for paragraph (d) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>every neighbouring authority;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-12"><num>SCHEDULE 12<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p> Section 73</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Smoke control in England and Wales</heading><part eId="schedule-12-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Principal amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993: England</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>After section 19 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Regulation of smoke and fuel in smoke control areas in England</heading><section><num>19A</num><heading>Penalty for emission of smoke in smoke control area in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 1A makes provision for financial penalties in relation to the emission of smoke in smoke control areas in England.</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 1 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 1A</num><heading>Penalty for emission of smoke in smoke control area in England</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Key definitions</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-chimney">relevant chimney</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a chimney of a building to which a smoke control order in England applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a chimney which serves the furnace of any fixed boiler or industrial plant to which a smoke control order in England applies;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-person-liable">person liable</term>”, in relation to a relevant chimney, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the chimney is the chimney of a building, the occupier of the building, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the chimney serves the furnace of any fixed boiler or industrial plant, the person having possession of the boiler or plant.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notice of intent</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a local authority is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that on a particular occasion smoke has been emitted from a relevant chimney within a smoke control area declared by that authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local authority may give to the person liable a notice under this paragraph (a “notice of intent”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A notice of intent must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the person that the local authority is satisfied as specified in sub-paragraph (1),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the occasion referred to in sub-paragraph (1),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>inform the person that the local authority proposes to impose a financial penalty under this Schedule (including the proposed amount of the penalty), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>give details regarding the person’s right to object to the imposition of a financial penalty.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Amount of penalty</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The minimum amount of a financial penalty that may be imposed under this Schedule is £175.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The maximum amount of a financial penalty that may be imposed under this Schedule is £300.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph (1) or (2) so as to substitute a different amount for the amount specified there.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (3) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Right to object to proposed financial penalty</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person to whom a notice of intent is given may, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>object in writing to the local authority on a ground specified in sub-paragraph (2), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide evidence that supports the objection.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The grounds of objection referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that there was no emission of smoke from the chimney on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the chimney was not a chimney to which a smoke control order applied on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that the person to whom the notice of intent was given was not a person liable in relation to the chimney on the occasion specified in the notice of intent;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that there are other compelling reasons why the financial penalty should not be imposed.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a person objects on the ground specified in sub-paragraph (2)(c), the objection must include the name and address of the person who was the person liable on the occasion specified in the notice of intent (if known).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to amend the grounds of objection listed in sub-paragraph (2).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph (4) the Secretary of State must consult anyone that the Secretary of State considers may have an interest in the proposed regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph (4) may not be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Decision regarding a final notice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where a local authority in England has given a notice of intent to a person, the authority may impose a financial penalty on the person if the local authority so decides within—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 56 days beginning with the day on which an objection is made under paragraph 4, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if no such objection is made, the period of 56 days beginning with the day after the day on which the period mentioned in paragraph 4(1) ended.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the local authority decides not to impose a financial penalty on a person, or does not decide to impose a financial penalty on the person within the period specified in sub-paragraph (1), the authority must give a notice to that person that informs the person that a financial penalty will not be imposed.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Final notice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where a local authority in England decides to impose a financial penalty on a person who was given a notice of intent.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The local authority may impose a financial penalty by a notice given to that person (a “final notice”).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A final notice must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of the financial penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for imposing the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>information about how to pay the penalty,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the period for payment of the penalty, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>information about rights of appeal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The final notice must require the financial penalty to be paid within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Withdrawal or amendment of notices</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A local authority may at any time—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>withdraw a notice of intent or a final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reduce the amount of the financial penalty specified in a final notice.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power in sub-paragraph (1) is to be exercised by giving notice to the person to whom the notice of intent or final notice was given.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Appeals</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person on whom a financial penalty is imposed by a final notice may, within the period of 28 days beginning with the day after that on which the notice was given, appeal against the notice to the First-tier Tribunal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The grounds for an appeal under this paragraph are that the decision to impose the financial penalty was—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>based on an error of fact,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>wrong in law, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>unreasonable.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a person appeals under this paragraph, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>On an appeal under this paragraph the First-tier Tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>quash the final notice,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>confirm the final notice,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>vary the final notice by reducing the amount of the financial penalty, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>remit to the local authority the decision whether to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>withdraw or confirm the final notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>vary the final notice by reducing the amount of the financial penalty.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Recovery of penalties</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>A financial penalty is recoverable as a civil debt due to the local authority that imposed the penalty.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Delegation</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A local authority may delegate to a person the exercise of any of the authority’s functions under this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A delegation under this paragraph must be made by giving notice to the person.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notices</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A notice under this Schedule must be in writing.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A notice under this Schedule may be given to a person by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>handing it to the person,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>leaving it at the person’s address,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sending it by post to the person at their address, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>with the person’s consent, sending it to them electronically.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Notices: vessels which are moored</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies in relation to a vessel which is moored in a smoke control area in England and is subject to the operation of this Schedule (see section 44).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the local authority is unable to give a notice of intent to the occupier of the vessel who is not the registered owner of the vessel, the local authority may give the notice to the registered owner of the vessel instead.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>In such a case, the ground for objecting to the proposed financial penalty mentioned in paragraph 4(2)(c) does not apply.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where a notice of intent is given to a person in respect of a vessel, that person may object under paragraph 4 on the further ground that, on the occasion specified in the notice, the emission of smoke was solely due to the use of the vessel’s engine to propel the vessel or to provide electric power to the vessel.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>After section 19A (as inserted by paragraph 2 above)—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>19B</num><heading>Acquisition and sale of controlled solid fuel in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person who acquires in England any controlled solid fuel for use in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a building to which a smoke control order in England applies,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a fireplace to which such an order applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a fixed boiler or industrial plant to which such an order applies,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a moored vessel (see section 44), subsection (1)(a) does not apply in relation to the acquisition of controlled solid fuel for use in the propulsion of the vessel or to provide electric power to the vessel.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1)(b) does not apply where the fireplace was an approved fireplace at the time of the acquisition.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>offers controlled solid fuel for sale by retail in England where the fuel is to be taken away by a purchaser, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>fails to take reasonable steps to notify potential purchasers that it is an offence to acquire that fuel for any of the uses mentioned in subsection (1),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person who sells any controlled solid fuel by retail in England for delivery by that person, or on that person’s behalf, to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a building to which a smoke control order in England applies, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>premises in which there is any fixed boiler or industrial plant to which such an order applies,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>is guilty of an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for an offence under subsection (5) it is a defence for the person accused to prove that the person believed and had reasonable grounds for believing that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the building referred to in subsection (5)(a) was not one to which the smoke control order in question applied, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the fuel was acquired for use in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a fireplace that was, at the time of the delivery, an approved fireplace, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a boiler or plant to which the smoke control order did not apply.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) or (5) is liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>19C</num><heading>Exemptions relating to particular areas in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may, if it appears to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient to do so, by order suspend or relax the operation of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 19B(1), (4) or (5) (offences relating to acquisition and sale of fuel),</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>in relation to the whole or part of a smoke control area in England.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State must consult the local authority that declared the smoke control area in question unless satisfied that, on account of urgency, such consultation is impracticable.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>As soon as practicable after the making of such an order the local authority must take such steps as appear to them suitable for bringing the effect of the order to the notice of persons affected.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>19D</num><heading>Interpretation: “approved fireplace” and “controlled solid fuel”</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 19B, “<term refersTo="#term-approved-fireplace">approved fireplace</term>” means a fireplace of a type specified in a list published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may only specify a type of fireplace in the list if satisfied that such a fireplace can, if used in compliance with any conditions specified in the list, be used for burning controlled solid fuel without producing any smoke or a substantial quantity of smoke.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 19B and this section, “<term refersTo="#term-controlled-solid-fuel">controlled solid fuel</term>” means any solid fuel other than an approved fuel.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In subsection (3), “<term refersTo="#term-approved-fuel">approved fuel</term>” means a solid fuel specified in a list which has been published by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>After section 26 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>26A</num><heading>Duty of local authority to reimburse for adaptations of vessels in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England makes a smoke control order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result of the order a vessel will, when the order comes into operation, be within a smoke control area and subject to the operation of Schedule 1A,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the owner or occupier of the vessel has a right to moor the vessel at a single mooring place within that area for the period which—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>begins on the day on which the smoke control order is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>ends six months after it comes into operation, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the owner or occupier does not have access to a mains electricity or gas supply at the mooring place.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before the coming into operation of the order, the owner or occupier incurs expenditure on adaptations to or in connection with the vessel to avoid the imposition of a penalty under Schedule 1A,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the expenditure is incurred with the approval of the local authority given for the purpose of this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the adaptations are completed to the satisfaction of the local authority,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the authority must pay to the owner or occupier of the vessel 70% of the expenditure.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>That amount must be paid in equal instalments every month for a period of six months.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But the duty to pay instalments under this section ceases if, at any time after the coming into operation of the smoke control order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the owner or occupier of the vessel ceases to have the right to moor the vessel at the single mooring place mentioned in subsection (1)(c), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the vessel is absent from the smoke control area for a period of, or periods together totalling, three months.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 28 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>28A</num><heading>Guidance for local authorities in England</heading><content><p>A local authority in England must have regard to any guidance published by the Secretary of State about the exercise of the authority’s functions under this Part.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 44 (vessels), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>A smoke control order made under section 18 by a local authority in England may provide for vessels which are moored in the smoke control area to be subject to the operation of Schedule 1A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of a smoke control order which so provides—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any reference in Part 3 and in section 54 to a building is to be read with any necessary modifications as a reference to such a vessel, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>references in sections 24 and 25 to dwellings do not include such vessels.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><content><p>In subsection (2A) the reference to vessels which are moored includes a vessel which is unmoored but which is stationary at a mooring place in circumstances where it might reasonably be moored.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 56 (rights of entry and inspection etc), for subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a private dwelling except in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a private dwelling in relation to which adaptations are required under section 24(1), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a private dwelling that is a vessel in relation to which there is a duty to make payments under section 26A(3).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-12-part-2"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>PART 2</num><heading>Principal amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993: Wales</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>9</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>10</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num><noteRef href="#key-7f3d9dc722409b5af1c8687463731a11" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>11</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-12-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Minor and consequential amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e34287"><heading>Minor and consequential amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 18 (declaration of smoke control area by local authority) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “smoke” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “to” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “section” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Part a smoke control order in England “applies” to a building, fireplace, fixed boiler or industrial plant if the operation of Schedule 1A is not excluded in relation to it by virtue of subsection (2)(b) or (c).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 20 (prohibition on emission of smoke in smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsections (1) and (2), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (5ZA) to (5ZC).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except as provided by subsection (5ZA),”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 21 (power to exempt certain fireplaces) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsections (A1) to (A4).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If at the time of the coming into force of this paragraph Part 2 of this Schedule is not in force, in subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “Except where subsection (A1) applies,”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-15-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 22 (exemptions relating to particular areas) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “him” substitute <quotedText>“them”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after “area”, in both places, insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-16-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “he is” substitute <quotedText>“they are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 23 (acquisition and sale of unauthorised fuel in a smoke control area) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), after “area” in both places insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (c)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-3-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (i), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “Secretary of State” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after first “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after first “fuel” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-17-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “premises” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 24 (power to require adaptations of fireplaces), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro><p>In section 26 (power to make grants for fireplaces in churches etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “, the local authority” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a smoke control order in England applies to a vessel which is moored (see section 44), subsection (2)(c) applies to the vessel as it applies in relation to premises.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><intro><p>In section 27 (references to adaptations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>before “shall be read” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or incurring liability under Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “Act” insert <quotedText>“or liability under Schedule 1A to this Act”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p><mod>In section 28 (expenditure on execution of works), in subsection (3), at the end insert <quotedText>“, and to any vessel to which section 26 or section 26A (adaptations of vessels in England) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><intro><p>In section 29 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the definition of “old private dwelling”, omit the final “and”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in the definition of “smoke control order”, at the end insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that definition insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-smoke-control-order-in-england">smoke control order in England</term>” means a smoke control order made by a local authority in England.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><intro><p>In section 63 (orders and regulations)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), after “47(2)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph 3(4) or 4(6) of Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), after “section” insert <quotedText>“19C,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num>24</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 (coming into operation of smoke control orders) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 5—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before “may” insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 6 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6A</num><intro><p>When a local authority in England has made an order, the authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>inform the Secretary of State that it has done so, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide the date on which the order is to come, or came, into operation.</p></content></level></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e34956"><heading>Minor amendments to other legislation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-25" class="schProv1"><num>25</num><content><p><mod>In section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (statutory nuisances), in subsection (3)(i), insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-12-part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Smoke control areas in England: transitional provision</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-12-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content><p>Where a local authority in England has made a smoke control order under section 18 of the Clean Air Act 1993, any limitations or exemptions from the operation of section 20 of that Act (prohibition of emissions of smoke) made by that order under section 18(2)(b) or (c) of that Act that apply immediately before the commencement of Parts 1 and 3 of this Schedule continue to apply as if they were limitations or exemptions from the operation of Schedule 1A to that Act (penalty for emission of smoke), as inserted by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-12-paragraph-3">3</ref> of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-13"><num>SCHEDULE 13<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 86</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Modifying water and sewerage undertakers’ appointments: procedure for appeals</heading><content><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 2ZA<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 12E</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Procedure for appeals under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref></heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Application for permission to bring appeal</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35013" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>An application for permission to bring an appeal may be made only by sending a notice to the CMA requesting the permission.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Only a person entitled under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> to bring the appeal if permission is granted may apply for permission.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35032"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where the Authority publishes a decision to modify the conditions of any appointment under section <ref href="#d25e13120">12A</ref><ref href="#d25e13268">(9)</ref>, any application for permission to appeal is not to be made after the end of 20 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which the decision is published.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>An application for permission to appeal must be accompanied by all such information as may be required by appeal rules.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Appeal rules may require information contained in an application for permission to appeal to be verified by a statement of truth.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>A person who applies for permission to bring an appeal in accordance with this paragraph is referred to in this Schedule as the appellant.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35061"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The appellant must send the Authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a copy of the application for permission to appeal at the same time as it is sent to the CMA, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other information as may be required by appeal rules.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><content><p>The CMA’s decision whether to grant permission to appeal is to be taken by an authorised member of the CMA.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before the authorised member decides whether to grant permission under this paragraph, the Authority must be given an opportunity of making representations or observations, in accordance with paragraph 3(2).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(10)</num><intro><p>The CMA’s decision on an application for permission to appeal must be made—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where the Authority makes representations or observations in accordance with paragraph 3(2), before the end of 10 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which those representations or observations are received;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, before the end of 14 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which the application for permission was received.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(11)</num><intro><p>The grant of permission may be made subject to conditions, which may include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conditions which limit the matters that are to be considered on the appeal in question,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conditions for the purpose of expediting the determination of the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>conditions requiring that appeal to be considered together with other appeals (including appeals relating to different matters or decisions and appeals brought by different persons).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(12)</num><intro><p>Where a decision is made to grant or to refuse an application for permission, an authorised member of the CMA must notify the decision, giving reasons—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to the appellant, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the Authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35152"><num>(13)</num><content><p>A decision of the CMA under this paragraph must be published, in a way an authorised member of the CMA considers appropriate, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is made.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(14)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref><ref href="#d25e13825">(2)</ref> applies to the publication of a decision under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35152">(13)</ref> as it does to the publication under section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> of a determination by the CMA on an appeal.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Suspension of decision</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35178" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The CMA may direct that, pending the determination of an appeal against a decision of the Authority—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the decision is not to have effect, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the decision is not to have effect to such extent as may be specified in the direction.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In the case of an appeal against a decision of the Authority which already has effect by virtue of section <ref href="#d25e13322">12B</ref>, the CMA may direct that the modification that is the subject of the decision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e35209"><num>(a)</num><content><p>ceases to have effect entirely or to such extent as may be specified in the direction, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>does not have effect, or does not have effect to the specified extent, pending the determination of the appeal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The power to give a direction under this paragraph is exercisable only where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e35227"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application for its exercise has been made by the appellant at the same time the appellant made an application in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#d25e35032">1(3)</ref> for permission to bring an appeal against a decision of the Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority has been given an opportunity of making representations or observations, in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#d25e35364">3(2)</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the appellant (or, where the appellant is within section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref><ref href="#d25e13444">(2)(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e13456">(d)</ref>, those represented by the appellant, or consumers, respectively) would incur significant costs if the decision were to have effect before the determination of the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the balance of convenience does not otherwise require effect to be given to the decision pending that determination.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The CMA’s decision on an application for a direction under this paragraph must be made—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where the Authority makes representations or observations in accordance with paragraph <ref href="#d25e35364">3(2)</ref>, before the end of 10 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which those representations or observations are received;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, before the end of 14 working days beginning with the first working day following the day on which the application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35227">(3)(a)</ref> is received.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35289"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The appellant must send the Authority a copy of the application for a direction under this paragraph at the same time as it is sent to the CMA.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35295"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A direction under this paragraph must be—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>given by an authorised member of the CMA, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>published, in a way an authorised member of the CMA considers appropriate, as soon as reasonably practicable after it is given.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>Section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref><ref href="#d25e13825">(2)</ref> applies to the publication of a direction under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35295">(6)</ref> as it does to the publication under section <ref href="#d25e13773">12I</ref> of a determination by the CMA on an appeal.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Time limit for representations and observations by the Authority</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35364">(2)</ref> applies where the Authority wishes to make representations or observations to the CMA in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application for permission to bring an appeal under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35013">1</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an application for a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35364"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Authority must make the representations or observations in writing before the end of 10 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which it received a copy of the application under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35061">1(7)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e35289">2(5)</ref> as the case may be.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35397">(4)</ref> applies where an application for permission to bring an appeal has been granted and the Authority wishes to make representations or observations to the CMA in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Authority’s reasons for the decision in relation to which the appeal is being brought, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any grounds on which that appeal is being brought against that decision.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35397"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Authority must make the representations or observations in writing before the end of 15 working days beginning with the first working day after the day on which permission to bring the appeal was granted.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Authority must send a copy of the representations and observations it makes under this paragraph to the appellant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Consideration and determination of appeal by group</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A group constituted by the chair of the CMA under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 for the purpose of carrying out functions of the CMA with respect to an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref> must consist of three members of the CMA panel.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A decision of the group is effective if, and only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>all the members of the group are present when it is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at least two members of the group are in favour of the decision.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Matters to be considered on appeal</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The CMA, if it thinks it necessary to do so for the purpose of securing the determination of an appeal within the period provided for by section <ref href="#d25e13686">12H</ref>, may disregard—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any or all matters raised by an appellant that were not raised by that appellant at the time of the relevant application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any or all matters raised by the Authority that were not contained in representations or observations made for the purposes of the appeal in accordance with paragraph 3.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-application">relevant application</term>” means an application under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35013">1</ref> or <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Production of documents etc</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35489" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Schedule, the CMA may, by notice, require—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person to produce to the CMA the documents specified or otherwise identified in the notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who carries on a business to supply to the CMA such estimates, forecasts, returns or other information as may be specified or described in the notice in relation to that business.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power to require the production of a document, or the supply of any estimate, forecast, return or other information, is a power to require its production or, as the case may be, supply—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>at the time and place specified in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a legible form.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>No person is to be compelled under this paragraph to produce a document or supply an estimate, forecast, return or other information that the person could not be compelled to produce in civil proceedings in the High Court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>An authorised member of the CMA may, for the purpose of the exercise of the functions of the CMA, make arrangements for copies to be taken of a document produced or an estimate, forecast, return or other information supplied under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A notice for the purposes of this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may be issued on the CMA’s behalf by an authorised member of the CMA;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must include information about the possible consequences of not complying with the notice (as set out in paragraph <ref href="#d25e35760">10</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Oral hearings</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35565" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="d25e35569"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Schedule an oral hearing may be held, and evidence may be taken on oath—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by a person considering an application for permission to bring an appeal under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35013">1</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by a person considering an application for a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by a group with the function of determining an appeal,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and, for that purpose, such a person or group may administer oaths.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35601"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The CMA may, by notice, require a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to attend at a time and place specified in the notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at that time and place, to give evidence to a person or group mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35569">(1)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>At any oral hearing, the person or group conducting the hearing may require—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the appellant, or the Authority, if present at the hearing to give evidence or to make representations or observations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person attending the hearing as a representative of the appellant or of the Authority to make representations or observations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who gives oral evidence at the hearing may be cross-examined by or on behalf of any party to the appeal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If the appellant, the Authority, or the appellant’s or Authority’s representative is not present at a hearing—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there is no requirement to give notice to that person under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35601">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person or group conducting the hearing may determine the application or appeal without hearing that person’s evidence, representations or observations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>No person is to be compelled under this paragraph to give evidence which that person could not be compelled to give in civil proceedings in the High Court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>Where a person is required under this paragraph to attend at a place more than 10 miles from that person’s place of residence, an authorised member of the CMA must arrange for that person to be paid the necessary expenses of attendance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><content><p>A notice for the purposes of this paragraph may be issued on the CMA’s behalf by an authorised member of the CMA.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Written statements</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35688" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The CMA may, by notice, require a person to produce a written statement with respect to a matter specified in the notice to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person who is considering, or is to consider, an application for a direction under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35178">2</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a group with the function of determining an appeal.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power to require the production of a written statement includes power—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to specify the time and place at which it is to be produced, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to require it to be verified by a statement of truth,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and a statement required to be so verified must be disregarded unless it is so verified.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>No person is to be compelled under this paragraph to produce a written statement with respect to any matter about which that person could not be compelled to give evidence in civil proceedings in the High Court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A notice for the purposes of this paragraph may be issued on the CMA’s behalf by an authorised member of the CMA.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Expert advice</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Where permission to bring an appeal is granted under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35013">1</ref>, the CMA may commission expert advice with respect to any matter raised by a party to that appeal.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Defaults in relation to evidence</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35760" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies if a person (“<term refersTo="#term-the-defaulter">the defaulter</term>”)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>fails to comply with a notice issued or other requirement imposed under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35489">6</ref>, <ref href="#d25e35565">7</ref> or <ref href="#d25e35688">8</ref>,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in complying with a notice under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35688">8</ref>, makes a statement that is false in any material particular, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in providing information verified in accordance with a statement of truth required by appeal rules, provides information that is false in a material particular.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>An authorised member of the CMA may certify the failure, or the fact that such a false statement has been made or such false information has been given, to the High Court.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The High Court may inquire into a matter certified to it under this paragraph and if, after having heard—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any witness against or on behalf of the defaulter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any statement in the defaulter’s defence,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>it is satisfied that the defaulter, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with the notice or other requirement, or made the false statement, or gave the false information, that court may punish that defaulter as if the person had been guilty of contempt of court.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where the High Court has power under this paragraph to punish a body corporate for contempt of court, it may so punish any director or other officer of that body (either instead of or as well as punishing the body).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A person who wilfully alters, suppresses or destroys a document that the person has been required to produce under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35489">6</ref> is guilty of an offence and shall be liable—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction to a fine;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to a fine, or to both.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Appeal rules</heading><paragraph eId="d25e35859" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The CMA Board may make rules of procedure regulating the conduct and disposal of appeals under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Those rules may include provision supplementing the provisions of this Schedule in relation to any application, notice, hearing, power or requirement for which this Schedule provides; and that provision may, in particular, impose time limits or other restrictions on—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the taking of evidence at an oral hearing, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the making of representations or observations at such a hearing.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The CMA Board must publish rules made under this paragraph in a way it considers appropriate for bringing them to the attention of those likely to be affected by them.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making rules under this paragraph, the CMA Board must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Rules under this paragraph may make different provision for different cases.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Costs</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="d25e35916"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A group that determines an appeal must make an order requiring the payment to the CMA of the costs incurred by the CMA in connection with the appeal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An order under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35916">(1)</ref> must require those costs to be paid—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where the appeal is allowed in full, by the Authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>where the appeal is dismissed in full, by the appellant, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>where the appeal is partially allowed, by one or more parties in such proportions as the CMA considers appropriate in all the circumstances.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The group that determines an appeal may also make such order as it thinks fit for requiring a party to the appeal to make payments to another party in respect of costs reasonably incurred by that other party in connection with the appeal.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e35955"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who is required by an order under this paragraph to pay a sum to another person must comply with the order before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day after the making of the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Sums required to be paid by an order under this paragraph but not paid within the period mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e35955">(4)</ref> shall bear interest at such rate as may be determined in accordance with provision contained in the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Any costs payable by virtue of an order under this paragraph and any interest that has not been paid may be recovered as a civil debt by the person in whose favour that order is made.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Interpretation of Schedule</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appeal">appeal</term>” means an appeal under section <ref href="#d25e13413">12D</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appeal-rules">appeal rules</term>” means rules of procedure under paragraph <ref href="#d25e35859">11</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“authorised member of the CMA”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a power exercisable in connection with an appeal in respect of which a group has been constituted by the chair of the CMA under Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, means a member of that group who has been authorised by the chair of the CMA to exercise that power;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a power exercisable in connection with an application for permission to bring an appeal, or otherwise in connection with an appeal in respect of which a group has not been so constituted by the chair of the CMA, means—</p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p>any member of the CMA Board who is also a member of the CMA panel, or</p></item><item><num>(ii)</num><p>any member of the CMA panel authorised by the Secretary of State (whether generally or specifically) to exercise the power in question;</p></item></blockList></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-cma-board">CMA Board</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-cma-panel">CMA panel</term>” have the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statement-of-truth">statement of truth</term>”, in relation to the production of a statement or provision of information by a person, means a statement that the person believes the facts stated in the statement or information to be true;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-working-day">working day</term>” means any day other than—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Saturday or Sunday;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Christmas Day or Good Friday;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a day which is a bank holiday in England and Wales under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>References in this Schedule to a party to an appeal are references to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the appellant, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Authority.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-14"><num>SCHEDULE 14<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 98</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain as condition of planning permission</heading><part eId="schedule-14-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Biodiversity gain condition</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, after section 90 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Biodiversity gain</heading><section><num>90A</num><heading>Biodiversity gain in England</heading><content><p>Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain in England) has effect.</p></content></section></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In that Act, after Schedule 7 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 7A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 90A</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain in England</heading><part><num>PART 1</num><heading>Overview and interpretation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Overview</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Schedule makes provision for grants of planning permission in England to be subject to a condition to secure that the biodiversity gain objective is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> to <ref href="#d25e36547">12</ref> have effect for the purposes of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain objective</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36177" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The biodiversity gain objective is met in relation to development for which planning permission is granted if the biodiversity value attributable to the development exceeds the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat by at least the relevant percentage.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The biodiversity value attributable to the development is the total of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value, in relation to the development, of any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any biodiversity credits purchased for the development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36211"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The relevant percentage is 10%.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36217"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this paragraph so as to change the relevant percentage.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity value and the biodiversity metric</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>References to the biodiversity value of any habitat or habitat enhancement are to its value as calculated in accordance with the biodiversity metric.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The biodiversity metric is a document for measuring, for the purposes of this Schedule, the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of habitat or habitat enhancement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The biodiversity metric is to be produced and published by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may from time to time revise and republish the biodiversity metric.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before publishing or republishing the biodiversity metric the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional provision in relation to the revision and republication of the biodiversity metric.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay the biodiversity metric, and any revised biodiversity metric, before Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Pre-development biodiversity value</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="d25e36279"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In relation to any development for which planning permission is granted, the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat on the relevant date.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The relevant date is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36291"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case in which planning permission is granted on application, the date of the application, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36297"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, the date on which the planning permission is granted.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>But the person submitting the biodiversity gain plan for approval and the planning authority may agree that the relevant date is to be a date earlier than that specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36291">(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36297">(b)</ref> (but not a date which is before the day on which this Schedule comes into force in relation to the development).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>This paragraph is subject to paragraphs <ref href="#d25e36327">6</ref> and <ref href="#d25e36362">7</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36327" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>If—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>a person carries on activities on land on or after 30 January 2020 otherwise than in accordance with—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>planning permission, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any other permission of a kind specified by the Secretary of State by regulations, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result of the activities the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36279">5(1)</ref> is lower on the relevant date than it would otherwise have been,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is to be taken to be its biodiversity value immediately before the carrying on of the activities.</p></wrapUp></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36362" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>Where planning permission is granted in respect of land which is registered in the biodiversity gain site register under section 100 of the Environment Act 2021, the pre-development biodiversity value of the land is the total of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat on the relevant date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to the extent that it is not included within that value, the biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement which is, on that date, recorded in the register as habitat enhancement to be achieved on the land.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Post-development biodiversity value</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>In relation to any development for which planning permission is granted, the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is the projected value of the onsite habitat as at the time the development is completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That value is to be calculated by taking the pre-development biodiversity value and—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if at the time the development is completed the development will, taken as a whole, have increased the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, adding the amount of that increase, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if at the time the development is completed the development will, taken as a whole, have decreased the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, subtracting the amount of that decrease.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>This is subject to paragraph <ref href="#d25e36417">9</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="d25e36417" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="d25e36421"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies in relation to any development for which planning permission is granted where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36427"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person submitting the biodiversity gain plan for approval proposes to carry out works in the course of the development that increase the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning authority considers that the increase is significant in relation to the pre-development biodiversity value.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The increase in biodiversity value referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36421">(1)</ref> is to be taken into account in calculating the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat only if the planning authority is satisfied that the condition in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36451">(3)</ref> is met.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36451"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The condition is that any habitat enhancement resulting from the works referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36427">(1)(a)</ref> will, by virtue of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a condition subject to which the planning permission is granted,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a planning obligation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a conservation covenant,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>be maintained for at least 30 years after the development is completed.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36451">(3)</ref> so as to substitute for the period for the time being specified there a different period of at least 30 years.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Registered offsite biodiversity gains</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-offsite-biodiversity-gain">Registered offsite biodiversity gain</term>” means any habitat enhancement, where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36505"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the enhancement is required to be carried out under a conservation covenant or planning obligation, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enhancement is recorded in the biodiversity gain site register (as to which, see section 100 of the Environment Act 2021).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>References to the allocation of registered offsite biodiversity gain are to its allocation in accordance with the terms of the conservation covenant or planning obligation referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36505">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The biodiversity value of registered offsite biodiversity gain is measured, under the biodiversity metric, in relation to development to which it is allocated.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity credits</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-credits">Biodiversity credits</term>” means credits under section 101 of the Environment Act 2021.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>General</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36547" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In relation to development for which planning permission is granted—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-onsite-habitat">onsite habitat</term>” means habitat on the land to which the planning permission relates;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means the local planning authority, except that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted by Mayoral development order under section 61DB, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the Mayor of London or the local planning authority as may be specified in the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted by the Secretary of State under section 62A, 76A or 77, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the Secretary of State or the local planning authority as the Secretary of State may determine;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in a case where the planning permission is granted on an appeal under section 78, “<term refersTo="#term-planning-authority">planning authority</term>” means such of the person determining the appeal or the local planning authority as that person may direct.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-habitat-enhancement">Habitat enhancement</term>” means enhancement of the biodiversity of habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>References to the grant of planning permission include the deemed grant of planning permission.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part><num>PART 2</num><heading>Condition of planning permission relating to biodiversity gain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>General condition of planning permission</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36617" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Every planning permission granted for the development of land in England shall be deemed to have been granted subject to the condition in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36630">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36630"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The condition is that the development may not be begun unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36636"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a biodiversity gain plan has been submitted to the planning authority (see paragraph <ref href="#d25e36657">14</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36645"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the planning authority has approved the plan (see paragraph <ref href="#d25e36760">15</ref>).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain plan</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36657" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36636">13(2)(a)</ref>, a biodiversity gain plan is a plan which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to development for which planning permission is granted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifies the matters referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36685">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36685"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>any biodiversity credits purchased for the development, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36721"><num>(f)</num><content><p>such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36727"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any other matters to be included in a biodiversity gain plan;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the form of a biodiversity gain plan;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the procedure to be followed in relation to the submission of a biodiversity gain plan (including the time by which a plan must be submitted);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>persons who may or must submit a biodiversity gain plan.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Approval of biodiversity gain plan</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36760" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36645">13(2)(b)</ref> a planning authority to which a biodiversity gain plan is submitted must approve the plan if, and only if, it is satisfied as to the matters specified in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36776">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e36776"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The matters are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is as specified in the plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is at least the value specified in the plan,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>that, in a case where any registered offsite biodiversity gain is specified in the plan as allocated to the development—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the registered offsite biodiversity gain is so allocated (and, if the allocation is conditional, that any conditions attaching to the allocation have been met or will be met by the time the development begins), and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the registered offsite biodiversity gain has the biodiversity value specified in the plan in relation to the development,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>that any biodiversity credits specified in the plan as purchased for the development have been so purchased,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>that the biodiversity gain objective is met, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>any other matters specified in the plan under paragraph 14(2)(f).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Regulations about determinations</heading><paragraph eId="d25e36833" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations as to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the procedure which a planning authority is to follow in determining whether to approve a biodiversity gain plan (including the time by which a determination must be made);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>factors which may or must be taken into account in making such a determination;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>appeals relating to such a determination.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Exceptions</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>Paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> does not apply in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>development for which planning permission is granted—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>by a development order, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>under section 293A (urgent Crown development), or</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>development of such other description as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modifications for irreplaceable habitat</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying or excluding the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to any development for which planning permission is granted where the onsite habitat is “<term refersTo="#term-irreplaceable-habitat">irreplaceable habitat</term>” as defined in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph must make provision requiring, in relation to any such development, the making of arrangements for the purpose of minimising the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may confer powers and duties, including powers and duties in relation to the giving of guidance, on Natural England.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modifications for particular kinds of planning permission</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36934"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the grant of outline planning permission, where the reservation of matters for subsequent approval has the effect of requiring or permitting development to proceed in phases, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36940"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the grant of any kind of planning permission, where the grant is subject to conditions (whether requiring the subsequent approval of any matters or otherwise) having that effect.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may include provision for a grant of planning permission referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36934">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36940">(b)</ref> to be subject to conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision modifying or excluding the application of this Part of this Schedule in relation to development for which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e36971"><num>(a)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted under section 73A (planning permission for development already carried out), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e36977"><num>(b)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted by an order under section 102 (orders requiring discontinuance of use etc).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph may in particular include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> not to apply in relation to the grant of planning permission referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e36971">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36977">(b)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37004"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the grant of any such planning permission to be subject to other conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37010"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The conditions referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37004">(2)(b)</ref> may include conditions requiring—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>habitat enhancement on the land to which the planning permission relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the allocation of registered offsite biodiversity gain to any development for which the planning permission is granted;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the purchase of biodiversity credits for any such development.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Further application of this Part</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision to apply this Part of this Schedule in relation to development for which planning permission is granted under section 141 or 177(1), with such modifications or exclusions as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-14-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 56 (time when development begins), in subsection (3), at the end insert <quotedText>“and paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 69 (register of applications etc)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>applications for approval of biodiversity gain plans under Part 2 of Schedule 7A.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “and (aza)” substitute <quotedText>“, (aza) and (e)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 70 (determination of applications: general considerations), in subsection (1)(a), after “section 62D(5)” insert <quotedText>“, paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 73 (determination of applications to develop land after non-compliance), after subsection (2A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section authorises the disapplication of the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2D) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A a biodiversity gain plan was approved in relation to the previous planning permission (“the earlier biodiversity gain plan”),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>planning permission is granted under this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the conditions subject to which the planning permission is granted under this section do not affect the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat as specified in the earlier biodiversity gain plan.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><content><p>Where this subsection applies, the earlier biodiversity gain plan is regarded as approved for the purposes of paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A in relation to the planning permission granted under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 74A (deemed discharge of planning permission conditions), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>But this section does not apply to the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In section 76C (provisions applying to applications made under section 62A), in subsection (2), after “Schedule 1” insert <quotedText>“, or by regulations under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36727">14(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e36833">16</ref> of Schedule 7A,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 84 (simplified planning zone schemes: conditions and limitations on planning permission), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A simplified planning zone scheme may not disapply the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 88 (enterprise zones), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) is subject to paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In section 96A (power to make non-material changes to planning permission), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The conditions referred to in subsection (3)(b) do not include the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In section 97 (revocation or modification of planning permission), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not permit the revocation or modification of the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (the biodiversity gain condition), subject as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A to apply in relation to the modification of planning permission under this section, subject to such modifications as may be specified in the regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for planning permission modified under this section to be subject to other conditions relating to meeting the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> of Schedule 7A (including conditions of a kind referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e37010">20(3)</ref> of that Schedule).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In section 100ZA (restriction on power to impose planning conditions in England), in subsection (13)(c), after “limitation” insert <quotedText>“but do not include the condition under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36617">13</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106 (planning obligations), in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), after “106C” insert <quotedText>“, Schedule 7A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-14"><num>(14)</num><content><p><mod>In section 106A (modification and discharge of planning obligations), after subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><intro><p>Except in such cases as may be prescribed, the authority may not under subsection (6) discharge or modify the planning obligation if the authority considers that doing so would—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prevent the biodiversity gain objective referred to in paragraph <ref href="#d25e36177">2</ref> of Schedule 7A from being met in relation to any development, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give rise to a significant risk of that objective not being met in relation to any development.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-14-paragraph-3-15"><num>(15)</num><content><p><mod>In section 333 (regulations and orders), after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3AA)</num><content><p>No regulations may be made under paragraph <ref href="#d25e36217">2(4)</ref> of Schedule 7A (biodiversity gain condition) unless a draft of the instrument containing the regulations has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-15"><num>SCHEDULE 15<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 99</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects</heading><part eId="schedule-15-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Principal amendments to the Planning Act 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 103 (Secretary of State is to decide applications), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Schedule 2A makes provision about biodiversity gain in relation to decisions of the Secretary of State under sections 104 and 105; and for related matters.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 104 (decisions in cases where national policy statement has effect) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must decide the application in accordance with any relevant national policy statement.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>In particular, if a relevant national policy statement contains a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A in relation to development of the description to which the application relates, the Secretary of State may not grant the application unless satisfied that the biodiversity gain objective contained in the statement is met in relation to the development to which the application relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>Subsections (3) and (3A) do not apply to the extent that one or more of subsections (4) to (8) applies.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In each of subsections (4), (5) and (6), for “any relevant national policy statement” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (3) or (3A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), for “a national policy statement” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (3) or (3A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>Section 105 (decisions in cases where no national policy statement has effect), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where there is a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A in relation to development of the description to which the application relates, the Secretary of State may not grant the application unless satisfied that the biodiversity gain objective contained in the statement is met in relation to the development to which the application relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) does not apply to the extent that the Secretary of State is satisfied that deciding the application in accordance with that subsection would have an effect referred to in section 104(4), (5), (6) or (7).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p><mod>After Schedule 2 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 2A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 103</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Biodiversity gain</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This Schedule applies to development which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a description of development to which a development consent order application may relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not excluded development,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent that the development is carried out in England.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37519"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-development-consent-order-application">development consent order application</term>” means an application made under section 37 which falls to be determined under section 104 or 105;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-excluded-development">excluded development</term>” means development of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Biodiversity gain statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement is a statement of government policy in relation to the biodiversity gain to be achieved in connection with any description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular the statement must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>set out a biodiversity gain objective for any description of development to which this Schedule applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37565"><num>(b)</num><content><p>set out that, where development consent order applications are made for any development of that description during a period specified in the statement, the development must meet that objective.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The statement may specify how development of any description may or must meet the biodiversity gain objective.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this Schedule, references to the period for which a biodiversity gain statement has effect are to the period referred to in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37565">(2)(b)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="d25e37590"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain objective is an objective that the biodiversity value attributable to development to which a biodiversity gain statement relates exceeds the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat by a percentage specified in the statement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37596"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The percentage specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37590">(1)</ref> must be at least 10%.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37605"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37596">(2)</ref> so as to change the percentage for the time being specified in it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective how the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of any habitat or habitat enhancement is to be calculated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>That may include calculation by, or by reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e37630"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a biodiversity metric set out in a document produced by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the statement,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity metric referred to in paragraph 4 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other biodiversity metric as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay any document within sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37630">(2)(a)</ref> before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitat consists of, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37685"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date by reference to which it is calculated.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may in particular under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37685">(1)(b)</ref> specify a different date in relation to development on land where activities on the land before the making of a development consent order application have, or have had, the result that the biodiversity value of the onsite habitat is lower than it would otherwise have been.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must include provision to secure that, where a development consent order application relates to land which is registered in the biodiversity gain site register, the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat includes the biodiversity value of the habitat enhancement which is, on the date specified under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37685">(1)(b)</ref>, recorded in the register as habitat enhancement to be achieved on the land.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify for the purposes of a biodiversity gain objective what the biodiversity value attributable to any development consists of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In particular, a biodiversity gain statement may specify any of the following as included in the biodiversity value attributable to any development—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d25e37725"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d25e37731"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development (which may be registered offsite biodiversity gain), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the biodiversity value of any biodiversity credits purchased for the development.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37743"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37725">(2)(a)</ref> a biodiversity gain statement specifies the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat, the statement must specify what that value consists of.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37752"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37731">(2)(b)</ref> a biodiversity gain statement specifies the biodiversity value of any offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development, other than registered offsite biodiversity gain, the statement must specify—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what offsite biodiversity gain consists of, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how the allocation of offsite biodiversity gain is to be recorded.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Provision under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37743">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e37752">(4)</ref> must include provision to secure that, where works are carried out for the purposes of any development that increase the biodiversity value of onsite or offsite habitat by an amount that is significant in relation to its previous biodiversity value, the increase is to be taken into account only if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any habitat enhancement resulting from the works is maintained for a period specified in the statement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the maintenance of that habitat enhancement is secured in a way specified in the statement (for example, through conservation covenants or requirements imposed by a development consent order).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must set out whether, and if so how, the biodiversity gain objective applies in relation to development where the onsite habitat is irreplaceable habitat.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement may specify requirements, in relation to any such development, relating to the making of arrangements for the purpose of minimising the adverse effect of the development on the onsite habitat.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>A biodiversity gain statement must specify the evidence that persons making a development consent order application in relation to which the statement has effect must produce in order to demonstrate how the biodiversity gain objective is met.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development covered by an existing national policy statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, at the time this Schedule comes into force, an existing national policy statement sets out policy in respect of a description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37832"><num>(2)</num><content><p>On the first review of the existing national policy statement under section 6 after the coming into force of this Schedule, the Secretary of State must amend the statement under section 6(5)(a) so as to include a biodiversity gain statement for development of that description.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37838"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue a separate biodiversity gain statement (a “separate biodiversity gain statement”) having effect for any period before that for which the statement included in the existing national policy statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref> has effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37847"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before issuing a separate biodiversity gain statement the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must keep a separate biodiversity gain statement under review and may amend it at any time.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a separate biodiversity gain statement before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>A separate biodiversity gain statement is for the purposes of section 104(2) to (9) to be regarded as contained in the existing national policy statement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37883"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If it appears to the Secretary of State that the existing national policy statement is inconsistent with a separate biodiversity gain statement, the Secretary of State may amend the existing national policy statement in such manner as seems appropriate to the Secretary of State to remove the inconsistency.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37889"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Where the existing national policy statement is amended pursuant to sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref> to include a biodiversity gain statement in relation to any description of development, a separate biodiversity gain statement relating to development of that description must be revoked as from the beginning of the period for which the new statement has effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37898"><num>(10)</num><content><p>If the existing national policy statement’s designation as a national policy statement is withdrawn in relation to any description of development, any separate biodiversity gain statement relating to development of that description has effect as if it were a biodiversity gain statement issued under paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">10(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(11)</num><content><p>References in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#d25e37847">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e37898">(10)</ref> to separate biodiversity gain statements include amended versions of such statements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37920"><num>(12)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Schedule, “<term refersTo="#term-existing-national-policy-statement">existing national policy statement</term>” means a national policy statement which is designated under section 5 before the coming into force of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(13)</num><content><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37832">(2)</ref>, an existing national policy statement is only reviewed under section 6 after the coming into force of this Schedule if the review begins after that time.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development not covered by a national policy statement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, at the time this Schedule comes into force or any subsequent time, no national policy statement sets out policy in respect of a description of development to which this Schedule applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37951"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue a biodiversity gain statement in relation to that description of development.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37957"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before issuing a biodiversity gain statement under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must keep a statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> under review and may amend or revoke it at any time.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e37975"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>lay a statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> before Parliament, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>publish it in such manner as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>References in sub-paragraphs <ref href="#d25e37957">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#d25e37975">(5)</ref> to statements issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> include amended versions of such statements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If after a statement is issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref> a national policy statement relating to the description of development is designated under section 5, the Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>include a biodiversity gain statement in relation to that description of development in the national policy statement, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>revoke the statement issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e37951">(2)</ref>.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Development at sea</heading><paragraph eId="d25e38038" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="d25e38042"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for this Schedule to apply, with or without modifications, to any development to which this paragraph applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e38048"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies to development which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is of a description to which a development consent order application may relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is not excluded development,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to the extent that the development is carried out in the English marine region.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e38048">(2)</ref>, the “<term refersTo="#term-english-marine-region">English marine region</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the English offshore region, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the English inshore region, excluding waters in England.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d25e38092"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph may make provision modifying the application of this Schedule in relation to development which is carried out at an inter-tidal location.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#d25e38092">(4)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-inter-tidal-location">inter-tidal location</term>” means a location that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is in England, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is also at any time in the English inshore region.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-credits">biodiversity credits</term>” means credits under section 101 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-biodiversity-gain-site-register">biodiversity gain site register</term>” means the register under section 100 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>a “biodiversity metric” is a means of measuring the biodiversity value or relative biodiversity value of habitat or habitat enhancement;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-development-consent-order-application">development consent order application</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37519">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“English inshore region” and “English offshore region” have the meanings given by section 322 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-excluded-development">excluded development</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37519">1(2)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-national-policy-statement">existing national policy statement</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#d25e37920">9(12)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-irreplaceable-habitat">irreplaceable habitat</term>” has the meaning given in regulations under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-onsite-habitat">onsite habitat</term>”, in relation to any development, means habitat on the land to which the development consent order application relates, and “<term refersTo="#term-offsite-habitat">offsite habitat</term>” means habitat on other land;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-registered-offsite-biodiversity-gain">registered offsite biodiversity gain</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph 10 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-15-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Supplementary amendments to the Planning Act 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 37 (applications for orders for development consent), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The documents and information prescribed under subsection (3)(d) may include documents and information demonstrating how any biodiversity gain objective in a biodiversity gain statement under Schedule 2A having effect in relation to the development is to be met.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 120 (what may be included in development consent order), in subsection (2), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>requirements designed to secure that—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the biodiversity gain objective under Schedule 2A relevant to the development is met;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any proposals included in the application for the order for the purposes of meeting the biodiversity gain objective are implemented.</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 232 (orders and regulations) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>regulations under paragraph <ref href="#d25e37605">3(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e38038">11</ref> of Schedule 2A.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-15-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7), after “or 105(2)(b)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph <ref href="#d25e37605">3(3)</ref> or <ref href="#d25e38038">11</ref> of Schedule 2A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-16"><num>SCHEDULE 16<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 114</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Controlling the felling of trees in England</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38318"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 (power to control felling of trees) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38329"><heading>Penalty for felling without licence: increase of fine</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 17(1) (penalty for felling without a licence)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “and” insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in Wales,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence committed in England, liable on summary conviction to a fine.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38370"><heading>Restocking notices to be local land charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 17A (power to require restocking after unauthorised felling), after subsection (1A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>A restocking notice served by the Commissioners is a local land charge; and for the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the Commissioners are the originating authority as respects the charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38388"><heading>Enforcement notices to be local land charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (notice to require compliance with conditions or directions), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A notice under this section given by the Commissioners is a local land charge; and for the purposes of the Local Land Charges Act 1975 the Commissioners are the originating authority as respects the charge.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38406"><heading>Further enforcement notices for new estate or interest holders</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17C (enforcement of restocking notice), after “directions),” insert <quotedText>“24A (further notice under section 24 for next estate or interest holders),”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 24 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>24A</num><heading>Further notice under section 24 for next estate or interest holders</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a notice has been given to a person under section 24 to require compliance with the conditions of a felling licence in relation to land in England,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>steps required by the notice have not been taken, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>before the time specified in the notice has expired, the person ceases to have the estate or interest in the land by reference to which the notice was served.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Commissioners may give to the next estate or interest holder a further notice under section 24 requiring the steps that were not completed under the notice described in subsection (1) to be completed.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2) the “<term refersTo="#term-next-estate-or-interest-holder">next estate or interest holder</term>” means the person who has an estate or interest in the land as is referred to in section 10(1) immediately after the person referred to in subsection (1) ceased to have the estate or interest referred to in subsection (1)(c).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to a notice under section 24 includes a notice given under subsection (2).</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38483"><heading>Power of court to order restocking after conviction for failure to comply with enforcement notice</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>After section 24A (inserted by paragraph 5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>24B</num><heading>Restocking orders after conviction under section 24 in England</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where a person has been convicted of an offence under section 24(4) in England in relation to a failure to take steps required by a notice given under section 24 to remedy a default in the case of non-compliance with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conditions of a felling licence that relate to the restocking or stocking of land with trees, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the requirements of a restocking notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The court may make a restocking order.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A restocking order is an order that requires the person to take such steps as may be specified therein to be taken within such time as may be so specified—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to restock or stock with trees the land in respect of which the notice under section 24 was given, or such other land as the court considers appropriate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to maintain those trees in accordance with the rules and practice of good forestry for a period not exceeding ten years specified in the order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to make a restocking order the court must have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the interests of good forestry and agriculture and of the amenities of the district to which the restocking order would relate, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the desirability of promoting the establishment and maintenance of adequate reserves of growing trees in England.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 63(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (power of magistrates’ court to deal with person for breach of order etc) applies in relation to a restocking order.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38568"><heading>Service of notices on directors of companies that have estates or interests in land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 30 (service of documents) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2), at the end insert <quotedText>“or, in the case of service by the Commissioners, upon a director of the company or body”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3), after “clerk” insert <quotedText>“or director”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38601"><heading>Requiring information from the owner of land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-16-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p><mod>In section 30(5) (power to require information regarding interests in land), after the second “land” insert <quotedText>“, and the owner of any land in England”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-17"><num>SCHEDULE 17<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 116</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity</heading><part eId="schedule-17-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Requirements</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38629"><heading>Meaning of “forest risk commodity”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” means a commodity specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify only a commodity that has been produced from a plant, animal or other living organism.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a commodity only if the Secretary of State considers that forest is being or may be converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing the commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">Forest</term>” means an area of land of more than 0.5 hectares with a tree canopy cover of at least 10% (excluding trees planted for the purpose of producing timber or other commodities).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-4">(4)</ref> the reference to land includes land that is wholly or partly submerged in water (whether temporarily or permanently).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The regulations may not specify timber or timber products, within the meaning of <ref eId="c00068" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2010/0995">Regulation (EU) No. 995/2010</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1-7">(7)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38701"><heading>Prohibition on using illegally produced commodities</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities unless relevant local laws were complied with in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means any law having effect in the country or territory where the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means local law—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which relates to the ownership of the land on which the source organism was grown, raised or cultivated,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which relates to the use of that land, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>which otherwise relates to that land and is specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The regulations may specify a local law only if it relates to the prevention of forest being converted to agricultural use.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-source-organism" eId="term-source-organism">source organism</term>” means the plant, animal or other living organism from which the forest risk commodity was produced.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to the use of a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00069" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the use of the commodity is for the purpose of making renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> does not apply to the use of a product derived from a forest risk commodity where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the commodity is waste (within the meaning of article 2(1) of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007 (<ref eId="c00070" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2007/3072">S.I. 2007/3072</ref>)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the product is renewable transport fuel—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>that qualifies for the issue of an RTF certificate under article 17 of that Order, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-2-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in respect of which an additional RTF certificate may be or has been issued under article 17A(4) of that Order.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38845"><heading>Due diligence system</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule a “<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a system for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>identifying, and obtaining information about, that commodity,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>assessing the risk that relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to that commodity, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>mitigating that risk.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about the matters in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3-2-c">(c)</ref>, including in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the information that should be obtained;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the criteria to be used in assessing risk;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the ways in which risk may be mitigated.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e38917"><heading>Annual report on due diligence system</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derived from that commodity in their UK commercial activities must, for each reporting period, provide the relevant authority with a report on the actions taken by the person to establish and implement a due diligence system in relation to that commodity as required by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The report must be provided no later than 6 months after the end of the reporting period to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>about the content and form of reports under this paragraph;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about the manner in which reports under this paragraph are to be provided.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The relevant authority must make reports under this paragraph available to the public in the way, and to the extent, specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-authority" eId="term-relevant-authority">relevant authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if regulations made by the Secretary of State specify another person as the relevant authority for the purposes of this paragraph, that other person.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period beginning with the day on which this paragraph comes fully into force and ending with the following 31 March, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each successive period of 12 months.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39007"><heading>Exemption</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of that commodity, or a product derived from that commodity, in their UK commercial activities during a reporting period if they satisfy the following two conditions.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Condition 1 is that before the start of the period, the person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a declaration that the person is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the amount of the commodity used in their UK commercial activities during the period will not exceed the prescribed threshold, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the prescribed information.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Condition 2 is that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period does not exceed the prescribed threshold.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-6">(6)</ref> apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person gives a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2">(2)</ref>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities during the period exceeds the prescribed threshold.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If, before the relevant date, the regulated person gives a notice to the relevant enforcement authority containing the prescribed information, the person is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during the part of the reporting period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the start of the period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the date the notice is given.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the regulated person does not give a notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>, the person is not exempt from the Part 1 requirements in respect of their use of the commodity, or the product derived from the commodity, in their UK commercial activities during any part of the reporting period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed in regulations made by the Secretary of State;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-date" eId="term-relevant-date">relevant date</term>” means the date during the reporting period that the amount of the commodity used in the person’s UK commercial activities exceeds the prescribed threshold;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-enforcement-authority" eId="term-relevant-enforcement-authority">relevant enforcement authority</term>” means the enforcement authority on which the function of receiving notices under this paragraph has been conferred by Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph may in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribe thresholds by reference to weight or volume;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make provision about how the amount of a forest risk commodity used in a regulated person’s UK commercial activities (including in relation to a forest risk commodity from which a product is derived) is to be determined,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-8-b">(b)</ref> may include provision for determining the amount by reference to matters determined or published by the Secretary of State or other persons.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph (except under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>) the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-5-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-9">(9)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39175"><heading>Guidance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to an enforcement authority about the Part 1 requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An enforcement authority must have regard to guidance issued under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> when exercising its functions under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39202"><heading>Meaning of “regulated person”</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, means a person (other than an individual) who carries on commercial activities in the United Kingdom, and—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>meets such conditions in relation to turnover as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of defining who is a regulated person in relation to that forest risk commodity, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is an undertaking which is a subsidiary of another undertaking which meets those conditions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> may make provision about how turnover is to be determined.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7-3">(3)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the Part 1 requirements not to apply, or to apply with modifications, in relation to a person who becomes a regulated person for such transitional period, after they become a regulated person, as may be specified in the regulations.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for a group of undertakings to be treated as a regulated person, in such circumstances, for such purposes and to such extent as may be provided (and may modify the application of the Schedule accordingly).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-7-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-group" eId="term-group">group</term>” has the meaning given by section 474 of the Companies Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-undertaking" eId="term-undertaking">undertaking</term>” has the meaning given by section 1161 of that Act,</p></content></hcontainer><wrapUp><p>and whether an undertaking is a subsidiary of another undertaking is to be determined in accordance with section 1162 of that Act.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-17-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39299"><heading>General power</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> of this Schedule (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements”).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39319"><heading>Powers to confer functions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” for the purposes of this Schedule).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to consult with specified persons before issuing such guidance.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39382"><heading>Monitoring compliance</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39399"><heading>Records and information</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to keep records;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39437"><heading>Powers of entry etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, inspection, examination, search and seizure.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for powers to be exercisable only under the authority of a warrant issued by a justice of the peace, sheriff, summary sheriff or lay magistrate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about applications for, and the execution of, warrants.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must secure that the authority of a warrant is required for the exercise of any powers conferred by the regulations to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enter premises by force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enter a private dwelling without the consent of the occupier;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-12-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>search and seize material.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39503"><heading>Sanctions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for appeals against such sanctions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations must include provision to ensure that in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated person fails to comply with a requirement in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-2">(2)</ref> in relation to their use of a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an enforcement authority is satisfied that the regulated person took all reasonable steps to implement a due diligence system in relation to the commodity used by the person in that particular case,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>a civil sanction may not be imposed on the regulated person in respect of the failure to comply.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>creating criminal offences punishable with a fine in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>failures to comply with civil sanctions imposed under Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the obstruction of or failure to assist an enforcement authority;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>about such offences.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-civil-sanction" eId="term-civil-sanction">civil sanction</term>” means a sanction of a kind for which provision may be made under Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 (fixed monetary penalties, discretionary requirements, stop notices and enforcement undertakings).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39648"><heading>Charges</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to pay to an enforcement authority charges, as a means of recovering costs incurred by that enforcement authority in performing its functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorising a court or tribunal dealing with any matter relating to Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements or Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations to award to an enforcement authority costs incurred by it in performing its functions in relation to that matter.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39683"><heading>Consultation requirement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations the Secretary of State must consult any persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The requirement to consult in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-16-1">(1)</ref> may be met by consultation carried out before this paragraph comes into force.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-17-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>General provisions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39715"><heading>Review</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must review the effectiveness of the Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements and any Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations (“relevant provisions”) in accordance with this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A review must consider in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the amount of forest being converted to agricultural use for the purposes of producing forest risk commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the impact of the relevant provisions on the use of forest risk commodities, or products derived from forest risk commodities, in UK commercial activities where relevant local laws were not complied with in relation to those commodities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any changes to relevant local laws in relation to forest risk commodities.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Having carried out a review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conclusions of the review, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the steps, if any, the Secretary of State intends to take to improve the effectiveness of the relevant provisions (including whether the Secretary of State intends to make any regulations under this Schedule).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The first review must be completed during the period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the second anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ending with the third anniversary of the first date on which paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref> are fully in force.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 2 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39826"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agricultural-use" eId="term-agricultural-use">agricultural use</term>” includes use for horticulture and aquaculture;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-commercial-activity" eId="term-commercial-activity">commercial activity</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>producing, manufacturing and processing;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>distributing, selling, or supplying;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>purchasing for a purpose within paragraph (a) or (b) (but not purchasing as a consumer);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-due-diligence-system" eId="term-due-diligence-system">due diligence system</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enforcement-authority" eId="term-enforcement-authority">enforcement authority</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-9">9</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest" eId="term-forest">forest</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">forest risk commodity</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-law" eId="term-local-law">local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-8">8</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-local-law" eId="term-relevant-local-law">relevant local law</term>”, in relation to a forest risk commodity, has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2">2</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reporting-period" eId="term-reporting-period">reporting period</term>” has the meaning given by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-uk-commercial-activity" eId="term-uk-commercial-activity">UK commercial activity</term>” means commercial activity carried on in the United Kingdom.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-17-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to a product derived from a forest risk commodity are to a product derived from a forest risk commodity in whole or in part (and include any product of an animal fed on a forest risk commodity or a product derived from a forest risk commodity).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-18"><num>SCHEDULE 18<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 130</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Discharge or modification of obligations under conservation covenants</heading><part eId="schedule-18-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Discharge by Upper Tribunal</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e39997"><heading>Power to discharge on application by landowner or responsible body</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order discharge the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order discharge an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40042"><heading>Deciding whether to discharge</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard also include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether any conservation purpose which the obligation in question had when the original agreement was entered into could be served equally well by an obligation relating to different land in respect of which the applicant holds a qualifying estate; and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether, if an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> were made, such an alternative obligation could be created by means of a conservation covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this paragraph references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40167"><heading>Supplementary powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-2-1">2(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-4-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the discharge under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order discharging the obligation provision making the discharge conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-5-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-18-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Modification by Upper Tribunal</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40226"><heading>Power to modify on application by landowner or responsible body</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, by order modify the obligation in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> the responsible body under the covenant.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by order modify an obligation under the covenant in respect of any of the land to which it relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal must add as party to the proceedings on an application under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">(1)</ref> any person who, by virtue of being the holder of an estate in land, is bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, the obligation to which the application relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> does not include power to make a change to an obligation which, had it been included in the original agreement, would have prevented the provision of the agreement which gave rise to the obligation being provision in relation to which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> were met.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40288"><heading>Deciding whether to modify</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> if it considers it reasonable to do so in all the circumstances of the case.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether to exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref>, the matters to which the Upper Tribunal is to have regard include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>whether there has been any material change of circumstance since the making of the original agreement, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>change in the character of the land to which the obligation relates or of the neighbourhood of that land;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>change affecting the enjoyment of the land to which the obligation relates;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, affordable;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>change affecting the extent to which performance of the obligation is, or is likely in future to be, practicable;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>whether the obligation serves any conservation purpose it had—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>when the original agreement was entered into, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the obligation has since been modified (whether by agreement or by the Upper Tribunal), when the obligation was modified,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as the case may be; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether the obligation serves the public good.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In considering, for the purposes of this paragraph, affordability or practicability in relation to performance of an obligation, change in the personal circumstances of a person bound by the obligation is to be disregarded.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40383"><heading>Supplementary powers</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-1">7(1)</ref> provision requiring the applicant to pay compensation in respect of loss of benefit resulting from the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Compensation under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-10-1">(1)</ref> shall be payable to such person at such time and be of such amount as the order may provide.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the modification under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> of an obligation under a conservation covenant, include in the order modifying the obligation provision making the modification conditional on the entry by the applicant and the responsible body under the covenant into a conservation covenant agreement containing such provision as the order may specify.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-11-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable only with the consent of the applicant and the responsible body.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40437"><heading>Effect of modification</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The modification of an obligation by an order under this Part binds—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the parties to the proceedings in which the order is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification" eId="term-successor-of-a-person-bound-by-the-modification">successor of a person bound by the modification</term>” means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which the modification relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the estate held by the person so bound when the order modifying the obligation was made, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the order modifying the obligation was made.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40488"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-18-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>In this Part, references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-19"><num>SCHEDULE 19<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 137</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Application of Part 7 to Crown land</heading><part eId="schedule-19-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>General</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40513"><heading>Application of Part 7</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 7 applies in relation to Crown land as it applies in relation to any other land, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40524"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-crown-land" eId="term-crown-land">Crown land</term>” means land in relation which there is an estate in land of a kind listed in column 1 of the following Table, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>”, in relation to any Crown land, means the authority specified in column 2 for the estate in land in question.</p></content></level><wrapUp><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:col span="1" style="width:50%"/><default:thead><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate in land</p></default:th><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Appropriate authority</p></default:th></default:tr></default:thead><default:tbody><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Crown (other than estate vesting as bona vacantia)</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-color="black" fo:border-top-style="solid"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Crown Estate Commissioners or other government department having management of the land</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate vesting in Her Majesty in right of the Crown as bona vacantia </p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Treasury Solicitor</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of Her private estates</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person appointed by Her Majesty under the Royal Sign Manual, or, if no such appointment is made, the Secretary of State</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to Her Majesty in right of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Such person as the Duke of Cornwall, or the possessor for the time being of the Duchy of Cornwall, appoints</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Estate belonging to a government department or held in trust for Her Majesty for the purposes of a government department</p></default:td><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-color="black" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">That department</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>References in this Schedule to Part 7 are to Part 7 of this Act (apart from this Schedule and Schedule 20).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If any question arises as to what authority is the appropriate authority in relation to any Crown land, that question is to be referred to the Treasury, whose decision is final.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this paragraph the reference to Her Majesty’s private estates is to be read in accordance with section 1 of the Crown Private Estates Act 1862.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40616"><heading>Demesne land</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Where land belongs to Her Majesty in right of the Crown but is not held for an estate in fee simple absolute in possession—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Her Majesty in right of the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any estate granted or created out of the land is to be regarded for those purposes as derived from that estate in fee simple.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The land referred to in sub-paragraph (1) does not include land which becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in the land if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant related when the estate determined, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is not land to which such an obligation related at that time and Her Majesty in right of the Crown has not taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40661"><heading>Land subject to escheat</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where land becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee simple absolute in possession in land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The conservation covenant is not terminated on the determination of that estate, even though the appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation unless and until the Crown—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>becomes the holder of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an estate granted by the Crown out of the land, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from an estate falling within sub-paragraph (i).</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the Crown takes possession or control of the land, or enters into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Crown is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as holding an estate in fee simple in possession in the land, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the Crown grants an estate out of the land after having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it, the estate is to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as immediately derived from the estate mentioned in sub-paragraph (3)(a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>But if the Crown grants an estate out of the land without having previously taken possession or control of the land, or entered into occupation of it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the acts of the Crown in granting that estate are not to be regarded for the purposes of Part 7 and this Schedule as taking possession or control of the land, or entering into occupation of it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the new estate is to be regarded for those purposes as immediately derived from the determined estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this paragraph and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-5">5</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-crown" eId="term-the-crown">the Crown</term>” means Her Majesty in right of the Crown or of the Duchy of Lancaster, or the Duchy of Cornwall, as the case may be.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40760"><heading>Bona vacantia</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where an estate in land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates vests in the Crown as bona vacantia.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority has no liability in respect of the obligation in relation to any period before the Crown takes possession or control of the land or enters into occupation of it.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-19-part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Conservation covenants relating to Crown land held by a person other than the appropriate authority</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40786"><heading>Agreements for the purposes of section 117</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If Crown land which is a qualifying estate is held by a person other than the appropriate authority, the appropriate authority may, as respects that qualifying estate, enter into a conservation covenant agreement, in place of the holder of the estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An authority that enters into such an agreement by virtue of sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">(1)</ref> is to be treated for the purposes of section 117 as the holder of the qualifying estate (instead of the person in whose place the authority is acting).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e40810"><heading>Modification of Part 7 in relation to obligations under certain Crown conservation covenants</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-12">12</ref> modify Part 7 in its application to obligations under a conservation covenant created by an agreement entered into by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In those paragraphs, in relation to an obligation under the conservation covenant—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-appropriate-authority" eId="term-the-appropriate-authority">the appropriate authority</term>” means the appropriate authority with respect to the estate in land of the original landowner which is the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation, and</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-original-landowner" eId="term-the-original-landowner">the original landowner</term>” means the person who held the qualifying estate when the agreement was entered into.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>References in Part 7 to an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant are to be read as references to an obligation of the appropriate authority under the conservation covenant.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 122 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph (a), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsection (5)(c) has effect, if the successor’s immediate predecessor was the original landowner, as if the reference to the successor’s immediate predecessor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 123 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation of the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-1">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-a">(a)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in paragraph <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(b)</ref>, the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-123-2">(2)</ref> the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the original landowner.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opening words and in paragraph (b), the reference to the landowner under the covenant is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the opening words, the reference to a successor of that landowner is to be read as a reference to a successor of the original landowner, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-10-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), the reference to land in relation to which the landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate is to be read as a reference to land in relation to which the original landowner ceases to be the holder of the qualifying estate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> the references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 1(1) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the references in paragraphs 2(2) and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who by virtue of holding an estate in land is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation are to be read as references to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the original landowner.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-19-part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Other modifications of Part 7</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41061"><heading>Cases where estate in land to which conservation covenant relates has been acquired by the Crown and is held by person other than the appropriate authority</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14">14</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-17">17</ref> apply where the estate in land by virtue of which a person is a successor of the landowner under a conservation covenant is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-13-1">(1)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-successor" eId="term-successor">successor</term>” (in relation to the landowner under the covenant) means a person who holds, in respect of any of the land to which any obligation under the covenant relates—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the qualifying estate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>In section 122—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections (2)(b), (3) and <ref href="#section-122-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection (5)(c) has effect, in relation to a disposal of the estate in land, as if the successor’s immediate predecessor were the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In section 123—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsections <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> have effect as if the estate in land were held by the appropriate authority, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> has effect as if the reference to the successor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> references to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is not the appropriate authority) are to be read as if the estate in any of the land to which the modification relates which is held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority acts were held by the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In Schedule 18—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)</ref> to a person bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-7-2">7(2)</ref> to any person who is bound by or entitled to the benefit of an obligation by virtue of holding an estate in land is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the references in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-1-b">12(1)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-12-2">(2)</ref> to a successor of a person bound by the modification (where the person bound is the appropriate authority) are to be read as references to a successor of the person in whose place the appropriate authority is acting.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41229"><heading>Agreements under section 127(1) and (3)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where, in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant relates, the qualifying estate is held by or on behalf of the Crown by a person other than the appropriate authority.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appropriate authority may enter into an agreement under section 127(1) or <ref href="#section-127-3">(3)</ref> in place of the holder of that estate.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An agreement entered into by virtue of sub-paragraph (2) is to be treated for the purposes of section 127(4)(c) as entered into by virtue of the estate in land held by the person in whose place the appropriate authority enters into the agreement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41259"><heading>Agreements under section 128(1)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if the responsible body under a conservation covenant enters into an agreement under section 128(1) in relation to an obligation which it owes to the other party to the agreement by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the other party acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the other party is entitled to the benefit of the obligation by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>, the reference in section 128(2)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the other party is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41301"><heading>Agreements under section 129(1)</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-20-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-9-2-a">9(2)(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of the obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-10-2-a">10(2)(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power under section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land held by the person in whose place the person exercising that power acted in entering into the agreement which gave rise to the obligation.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-21-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is bound by an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref>, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is entitled to the benefit of an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant by virtue of paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref>,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>exercises the power in section 129(1) to modify the obligation.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-19-paragraph-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The reference in section 129(3)(c) to the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable is to be read as a reference to the estate in land which the person is treated by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14-a">14(a)</ref> or <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-15-a">15(a)</ref> as holding.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-20"><num>SCHEDULE 20<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 139</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Consequential amendments relating to Part 7</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41401"><heading>Acquisition of Land Act <ref eId="c00071" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1981/67">1981 (c. 67)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 12 (notice of compulsory purchase by local and other authorities) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the title, for “and occupiers” insert <quotedText>“, occupiers and others”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person is entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant (within the meaning of Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021) relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 (notice of compulsory purchase by Ministers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the title, for “and occupiers” insert <quotedText>“, occupiers and others”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person is entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant (within the meaning of Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021) relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41510"><heading>Housing and Planning Act <ref eId="c00072" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2016/22">2016 (c. 22)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 203 (power to override easements and other rights) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsections (1)(b) and (4)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the words after “breaching” become sub-paragraph (i), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (10)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b)(ii) insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant owed to the National Trust.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 204 (compensation for overridden easements etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), after “section 203” insert <quotedText>“(1)(a) or (b)(i) or (4)(a) or (b)(i)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>But a person is not liable to pay compensation under this section for breaching an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In section 205(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-obligation-under-a-conservation-covenant">obligation under a conservation covenant</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41642"><heading>Neighbourhood Planning Act <ref eId="c00073" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2017/20">2017 (c. 20)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>The Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p><mod>In section 20 (notice requirements relating to taking temporary possession), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1), a person entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant is to be treated as having an interest in the land to which the obligation relates.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>In section 23 (compensation), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsections (2) and (3), the person is not entitled to compensation under this section by virtue of being the person entitled to the benefit of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 27 (powers of acquiring authority in temporary possession of land) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b), insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>causing a person to be in breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>The acquiring authority is not bound by an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land by virtue of acquiring a right to use the land under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (6)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-11-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b), insert <quotedText startQuote="“">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a use of land that causes a person (or, if the person were to permit or suffer the use, would cause the person) to be in breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant relating to the land owed to the National Trust.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-20-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p><mod>In section 30 (interpretation), at the appropriate place, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="“" endQuote="”" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-obligation-under-a-conservation-covenant">obligation under a conservation covenant</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Environment Act 2021;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-21"><num>SCHEDULE 21<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 140</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Amendment of REACH legislation</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41792"><heading>Amendment of the REACH Regulation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State considers that the provision made by the regulations is consistent with Article 1 of the REACH Regulation (aim and scope of the REACH Regulation).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not make regulations under this paragraph which amend any protected provision of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>But sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-1-3">(3)</ref> does not prevent any protected provision of the REACH Regulation from being amended by provision made under this paragraph by virtue of section 143(1)(a).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this paragraph, the Secretary of State must publish an explanation of why the Secretary of State considers that the provision to be made by the regulations is consistent with Article 1 of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The explanation relating to regulations under this paragraph is to be published—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no later than the time when the Secretary of State begins the consultation on that exercise of the power that is required by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-5">5</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the manner which the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e41861"><heading>Amendment of the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or a relevant devolved authority may by regulations amend the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008 (<ref eId="c00074" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2008/2852">S.I. 2008/2852</ref>).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or a relevant devolved authority may make regulations under this paragraph only if the Secretary of State or the authority considers that the provision made by the regulations is necessary or appropriate for, or in connection with, enforcement of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The provision that may be made by regulations under this paragraph includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision creating, or widening the scope of, a criminal offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision specifying the punishment for a criminal offence.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But regulations under this paragraph may not provide for a criminal offence—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>under the law of England and Wales to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than the prescribed term for England and Wales or with a fine that is calculated on a daily basis of more than £100 a day;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>under the law of Scotland to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than the prescribed term for Scotland or with a fine of more than the applicable maximum for Scotland (if not calculated on a daily basis) or a fine of more than £100 a day;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>under the law of Northern Ireland to be—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>punishable on conviction on indictment with imprisonment for more than two years, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-4-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>punishable on summary conviction with imprisonment for more than three months or with a fine of more than level 5 on the standard scale (if not calculated on a daily basis) or a fine of more than £100 a day.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2-4">(4)</ref>—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-applicable-maximum-for-scotland" eId="term-applicable-maximum-for-scotland">applicable maximum for Scotland</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>level 5 on the standard scale, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the statutory maximum, where the offence is triable either way;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-term-for-england-and-wales" eId="term-prescribed-term-for-england-and-wales">prescribed term for England and Wales</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>51 weeks, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>12 months, where the offence is triable either way;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-term-for-scotland" eId="term-prescribed-term-for-scotland">prescribed term for Scotland</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>3 months, where the offence is a summary offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>12 months, where the offence is triable either way.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>But, in the definition of “prescribed term for England and Wales” in sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2-5">(5)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the reference to 51 weeks is to be read, until the commencement of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, as a reference to 3 months;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference to 12 months is to be read, until <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c-1658415040299" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-75405960026ea3c5cb3d859ab0ace84c" class="commentary"/>2 May 2022</ins>, as a reference to 3 months.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>made by the Scottish Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs or the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland may contain only provision which, if contained in an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly, would be within the legislative competence of the Assembly and would not require the Secretary of State’s consent.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this paragraph are subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42075"><heading>Consent of the devolved administrations</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The power of the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Schedule is subject to the consent requirement in Article 4A of the REACH Regulation.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Accordingly, in Article 4A(1) of the REACH Regulation, the reference to the REACH Regulation is to be read as including a reference to this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42096"><heading>Requests by devolved administrations for exercise of powers under this Schedule</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must consider any request made by a relevant devolved authority for the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42107"><heading>Consultation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under this Schedule the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Agency,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person nominated by a relevant devolved authority as a consultee for the consultation in question, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The nomination of a person as a consultee by a relevant devolved authority is to be made by that authority to the Secretary of State.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-2">2</ref> a relevant devolved authority must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Agency, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other persons that authority considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42167"><heading>The protected provisions</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>In paragraph <ref href="#schedule-21-paragraph-1">1</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-protected-provision-of-the-reach-regulation" eId="term-protected-provision-of-the-reach-regulation">protected provision of the REACH Regulation</term>” means any of the provisions of the REACH Regulation set out in the following Table—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:col span="1" style="width:100%"/><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Fundamental principles</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 1 (aim and scope of the REACH Regulation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 5 (the principle of “no data, no market”)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 25(1) (animal testing as a last resort)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 35 (access to information for workers)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 45 (evaluation of substances on the rolling action plan)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 48 (follow-up to substance evaluation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 55 (the aim of Title VII, which is about authorisation of substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 67(1) (effect of restrictions contained in Annex XVII)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 92 or 93 (appeals)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 111, first subparagraph (formats and software for submission of information to the Agency)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 123 (communication to the public of information on risks of substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Role of the devolved administrations</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 4A (the consent requirement)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 129(1) (the safeguard clause: basic principles)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Transparency</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 54 (publication of information on evaluation)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 64(6) (publication of Agency authorisation opinions)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 72(2) (publication of Agency restriction opinions)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 77(A4) (Agency to act in a way that ensures a high degree of transparency) and (2)(e) (database(s) of registered substances)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 109 (general rules on transparency for the Agency)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Collaboration between the Agency and other bodies</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 95 (conflicts of opinion with other bodies)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 108 (contacts with stakeholder organisations)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Article 110 (relations with relevant public bodies)</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:th xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-top-width="0.5pt" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-top-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt" style="text-align:center"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><b><i>Annexes</i></b></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" fo:border-bottom-style="solid" fo:border-left-width="0.5pt" fo:border-bottom-width="0.5pt" fo:border-right-style="solid" fo:border-left-style="solid" fo:border-right-width="0.5pt"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Annexes</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e42281"><heading>Other interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-21-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-agency" eId="term-agency">Agency</term>” has the same meaning as in the REACH Regulation (see Article 2A of the Regulation);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reach-regulation" eId="term-reach-regulation">REACH Regulation</term>” means Regulation <ref eId="c00075" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2006/1907">(EC) No 1907/2006</ref> of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-devolved-authority" eId="term-relevant-devolved-authority">relevant devolved authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs or the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland.</p></content></level></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></hcontainer>