Environment Act 2021

November 14, 2021

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<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>CH

<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-cr

<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>

<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>The Secretary of State may by regulations set long-term targets in respect of any matter which relates to—</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations set long-term targets in respect of any matter which relates to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the natural environment, or</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>people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The priority areas are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>air quality;</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>air quality;</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>water;</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>biodiversity;</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>resource efficiency and waste reduction.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A target set under this section must specify—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objecti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</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>a date by which it is to be achieved.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under this section may make provision about how the matter in respect of which a target is set is to be measured.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A target under this section is initially set when the regulations setting it come into force.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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 sta

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-9"><num>(9)</num><content>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

<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>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (“the PM2.5 air quality

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (“the PM2.5 air quality target”) in respect of the annual mean level of PM2.5 in ambient air.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The PM2.5 air quality target may, but need not, be a long-term target.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In this section “PM2.5” means particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter not exceeding 2.5 micrometres.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations setting the PM2.5 air quality target may make provision defining “ambient air”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Section 1<ref href="#section-1-4">(4)</ref> to <ref href="#section-1-9">(9)</ref> applies to the PM2.5 air quality target and to regulations under this section as it applies to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In this Part “the PM2.5 air quality target” means the target set under subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref>.</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>The Secretary of State must by regulations set a target (the “species abundance target”) in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The specified date for the species abundance target must be 31 December 2030.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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 h

<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>Before making regulations under sections 1 to 3 the Secretary of State must seek advice from persons

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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.</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>meeting the existing target would have no significant benefit compared with not meeting it or with meeting a lower target, or</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>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Regulations lower a target if, to any extent, they—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>replace the specified standard with a lower standard, or</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>replace the specified standard with a lower standard, or</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>replace the specified date with a later date.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under section 2 may not revoke the PM2.5 air quality target (but may amend it in accordance with this section).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-7"><num>(7)</num><content>For the purposes of this Part a target is met if the specified standard is achieved by the specified date.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Regulations under sections 1 to 3 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>A draft of a statutory instrument (or drafts of statutory instruments) containing regulations setting—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>each of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>each of the targets required by section 1<ref href="#section-1-2">(2)</ref>,</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>the PM2.5 air quality target, and</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>the species abundance target,</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>It is the duty of the Secretary of State to ensure that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>targets set und

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>targets set under section 1 are met,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the PM2.5 air quality target set under section 2 is met, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the species abundance target set under section 3 is met.</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>Regulations under section 1, 2 or 3 must specify a reporting date for any target set under t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Regulations under section 1, 2 or 3 must specify a reporting date for any target set under that section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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.</content></subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The required information about a target is (as appropriate)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the target has been met,</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the target has been met,</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>that the target has not been met, or</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>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 sta

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The report must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>explain why the target has not been met, and</content></level><level class="para1" eId="se

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>explain why the target has not been met, and</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>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.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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 sta

<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>The Secretary of State must review targets set under sections 1 to 3 in accordance with this section.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must review targets set under sections 1 to 3 in accordance with this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The purpose of the review is to consider whether the significant improvement test is met.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The significant improvement test is met if meeting—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</content></l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</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>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 int

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Having carried out the review the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a report stating—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the Secretary of State considers that the significant improvement test is met, and</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>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The first review must be completed by 31 January 2023.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Subsequent reviews must be completed before the end of the 5 year period beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A review is completed when the Secretary of State has laid and published the report.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The conditions mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-7-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> are that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the target relates to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the target relates to an aspect of the natural environment in England or an area which includes England,</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>it specifies a standard to be achieved which is capable of being objectively measured,</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>it specifies a date by which the standard is to be achieved, and</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>it is contained in legislation which forms part of the law of England and Wales.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the English inshor

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the English inshore region, and</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>the English offshore region,</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 e

<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>The Secretary of State must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</content></subsection><su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content>An “environmental improvement plan” is a plan for significantly improving the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content>That period must not be shorter than 15 years.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 im

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The Secretary of State’s functions in relation to environmental improvement plans are not exercisable in relation to the natural environment in Wales.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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 improveme

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>References in this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to the first environmental improvement plan, are to that document;</content></leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to the first environmental improvement plan, are to that document;</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>to the current environmental improvement plan, are to the environmental improvement plan for the time being in effect.</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>The Secretary of State must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the cu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improvement plan.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>An annual report must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describe what has been done, in the period to which the report relates, to implement the environmental improvement plan, and</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>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.</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</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>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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.</content></sub

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish annual reports laid before Parliament under this section.</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>The Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>review the current environmental improvement plan in accordance with this section, section 11 and section 12, and</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>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.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The period to which a revised plan relates must end at the same time as the period to which the current plan relates.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The first review of the first environmental improvement plan must be completed by 31 January 2023.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>If as a result of a review the Secretary of State revises the environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the revised environmental improvement plan, and</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>a statement explaining the revisions and the reasons for them.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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 th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content>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>.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-10"><num>(10)</num><content>References in this Act to an environmental improvement plan include a revised environmental improvement plan.</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>On the first review of the first environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of Sta

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>On the first review of the first environmental improvement plan, the Secretary of State must revise the plan so as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</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>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.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set at least one interim target in respect of any matter that has become a relevant matter since the previous review, and</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>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.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of be

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</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>a date by which it is to be achieved.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for the first interim target in r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for the first interim target in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</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>for subsequent interim targets in respect of a matter, the later of the relevant date and the date specified for the previous interim target.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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 con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The “relevant date” is the date on which the review is completed.</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>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan under section 10, the Secretary of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In reviewing an environmental improvement plan under section 10, the Secretary of State must consider—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>what h

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>what has been done to implement the plan in the period since it was published or (if it has been reviewed before) last reviewed,</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>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 peri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>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—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any targets, or any relevant targets, set under sections 1 to 3, and</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>any interim targets, or any relevant interim targets, set under sections 11 and 14.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 s

<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>Before the end of the period to which an environmental improvement plan (the “old plan”)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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”

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The new period must begin no later than immediately after the end of the period to which the old plan relates.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The new plan replaces the old plan when—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it has been laid and published, and</content></level><level clas

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it has been laid and published, and</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>the period to which it relates has begun.</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>A new plan prepared by the Secretary of State under section 13 must—</intro><level class="para1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A new plan prepared by the Secretary of State under section 13 must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set at least one interim target in respe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>set at least one interim target in respect of each relevant matter, and</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>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.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 en

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>An interim target in respect of a matter must specify—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of be

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a standard to be achieved, which must be capable of being objectively measured, and</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>a date by which it is to be achieved.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The date must be no later than the end of the 5 year period beginning with—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for the first interim target set

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for the first interim target set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the relevant date;</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>for subsequent interim targets set by the new plan in respect of a matter, the date specified for the previous interim target.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The “relevant date” is the first day of the period to which the new plan relates.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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.</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>In preparing a new plan under section 13 the Secretary of State must consider—</intro><level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In preparing a new plan under section 13 the Secretary of State must consider—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>what has been done to implemen

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>what has been done to implement the old plan,</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>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 t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>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—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</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>any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.</content></su

<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

<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>The Secretary of State must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>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—</intr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the natural environment is, or particular aspects of it are, improving in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</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>the progress being made towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</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>the progress being made towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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>.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish any data obtained under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref>.</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 prin

<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>The Secretary of State must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this section and section 18.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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 wh

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the statement will, when it comes into effect, contribute to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the improvement of environmental protection, and</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>sustainable development.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” means the following principles—</intro><level class="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the principle that environmental protection should be integrated into the making of policies,</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>the principle of preventative action to avert environmental damage,</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>the precautionary principle, so far as relating to the environment,</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>the principle that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source, and</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>the polluter pays principle.</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>The Secretary of State must prepare a draft of the policy statement on envi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the draft statement.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State must lay the draft statement before Parliament.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>If before the end of the 21 day period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draf

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft statement, or</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>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft statement,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must prepare and lay before Parliament the final statement, but not before—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if subsect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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</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>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The final statement has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish the statement when it comes into effect.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-9"><num>(9)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-10"><num>(10)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-11"><num>(11)</num><content>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">

<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>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy, have due regard to the pol

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A Minister of the Crown must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on environmental principles currently in effect.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>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)—</intro><level c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>would have no significant environmental benefit, or</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>would be in any other way disproportionate to the environmental benefit.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to policy so far as relating to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the armed forc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the armed forces, defence or national security,</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>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government, or</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>Wales.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-19-1">(1)</ref> applies to policy relating to Scotland only so far as relating to reserved matters.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 Ministe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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.</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: statement

<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>This section applies where a Minister of the Crown in charge of a Bill in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Minister must, before Second Reading of the Bill in the House in question, make—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a statement to the effec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a statement to the effect that in the Minister’s view the Bill contains provision which, if enacted, would be environmental law, and</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>a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref> or <ref href="#section-20-4">(4)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 fo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A statement under this subsection is a statement to the effect that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Minister is unable to make a stateme

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Minister is unable to make a statement under subsection <ref href="#section-20-3">(3)</ref>, but</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>Her Majesty’s Government nevertheless wishes the House to proceed with the Bill.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 l

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to environmental protection provided for by any existing environ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to environmental protection provided for by any existing environmental law includes any protection which could be provided for under powers conferred by the existin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in considering the effect of a Bill, any powers conferred by the Bill to provide for any environmental protection may be taken into account.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A statement under this section must be in writing and be published in such manner as the Minister considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-8"><num>(8)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-existing-environmental-law" eId="term-existing-environmental-law">Existing environmental law</term>”, in relation to a statement under this section, means environm

<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>The Secretary of State must report on developments in international

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State must report on developments in international environmental protection legislation which appear to the Secretary of State to be significant.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-international-environmental-protection-legislation" eId="term-international-environmental-protection-legislation">International environmental protection legislatio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State must report under this section in relation to each reporting period.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The reporting periods are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the 2 year period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the 2 year period beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, and</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>each subsequent 2 year period.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A report under this section may consider—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>particular countries, territories or international organisations, o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>particular countries, territories or international organisations, or</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>particular aspects of environmental protection,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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.</content></sub

<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><hcontai

<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-prot

<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>A body corporate called the Office for Environmental Protection is established.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A body corporate called the Office for Environmental Protection is established.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In this Act that body is referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-the-oep" eId="term-the-oep">the OEP</term>”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Schedule 1 makes further provision about the OEP.</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 xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The principal objective of the OEP in exercising its functions is to contribute to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>environmental protection,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>environmental protection, and</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>the improvement of the natural environment.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The OEP must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>act objectively and impartially, and</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>act objectively and impartially, and</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>have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The OEP must prepare a strategy that sets out how it intends to exercise its functions.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In particular, the strategy must set out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>how the OEP will further its principal objective,</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>how the OEP will further its principal objective,</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>how the OEP will act objectively and impartially, and</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>how the OEP will have regard to the need to act proportionately and transparently.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The strategy must also set out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between the exercise of its function

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>how the OEP intends to co-operate with devolved environmental governance bodies.</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>The strategy must contain an enforcement policy that sets out—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<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>how the OEP intends to determine whether damage to

<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-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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),</con

<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>how the OEP intends to avoid any overlap between t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content>how the OEP intends to prioritise cases.</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-

<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>In considering its enforcement policy the OEP must have regard

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that relate to ongoing or recurrent conduct,</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>that relate to conduct that the OEP considers may cause (or has caused) serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, or</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>that the OEP considers may raise a point of enviro

<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>The OEP’s “enforcement functions” are its functions under sec

<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-3789c3380c8cb8e372bf935a17012f57-16467564304

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Part, each of the following is a “relevant ombudsman”—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Commission for Local Admi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Commission for Local Administration in England;</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>the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.</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"><n

<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>The OEP must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-1

<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>arrange for the strategy prepared under section 23

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>publish it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The OEP may revise the strategy at any time (and subsection <ref href="#section-24-1">(1)</ref> applies to any revised strategy).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The OEP must review the strategy at least once in every review period.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-review-period" eId="term-review-period">Review period</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to the first review, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the strategy was first published, and</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>in relation to subsequent reviews, the period of 3 years beginning with the day on which the previous review was completed.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Before preparing, revising or reviewing the strategy, the OEP must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.</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><subse

<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>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to the OEP on the m

<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>The OEP must have regard to the guidance in—</intro><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-a"><num>(a)</num><content>preparing its enforcement policy, <ins class="firs

<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>exercising its <ins class="substitution first las

<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>The OEP’s “<ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Before issuing the guidance, the Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prepare a draft, and</content></level><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prepare a draft, and</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>lay the draft before Parliament.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>If before the end of the 21 day period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draf

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>either House of Parliament passes a resolution in respect of the draft guidance, or</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>a committee of either House of Parliament, or a joint committee of both Houses, makes recommendations in respect of the draft guidance,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may prepare and lay before Parliament the final guidance, but not before—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if subsectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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</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>otherwise, the end of the 21 day period.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The final guidance has effect when it is laid before Parliament.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish the guidance when it comes into effect.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-9"><num>(9)</num><content>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)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-10"><num>(10)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-sitting-day" eId="term-sitting-day">Sitting day</term>” means a day on which both Houses of Parliament sit.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-11"><num>(11)</num><content>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 revise

<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>The OEP and the Committee on Climate Change must prepare a memorandum of understanding.</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The OEP and the Committee on Climate Change must prepare a memorandum of understanding.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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

<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" u

<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></nu

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<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

<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></nu

<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></nu

<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

<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

<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></nu

<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></nu

<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

<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

<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></nu

<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></nu

<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></nu

<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></

<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></

<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><subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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)

<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>Subsection (1) does not apply to—</intro><level class="para

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a court or tribunal,</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>either House of Parliament,</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>a devolved legislature,</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>the Scottish Ministers <ins class="substitution fi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-27-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>a person exercising a parliamentary function, or</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>a person whose only public functions are <ins cla

<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>A person whose public functions include <ins class="substitu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 bo

<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-16467577723

<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</hea

<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>The OEP must monitor progress—</intro><level class="par

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The OEP must monitor progress—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmen

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current environmental improvement plan,</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>towards meeting any targets set under sections 1 to 3, and</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>towards meeting any interim targets set under sections 11 and 14.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The OEP must prepare a progress report for each annual reporting period.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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>.</cont

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content>An annual reporting period is a period for which the Secretary of State must prepare a report under section 9 (a “section 9 report”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In reporting on progress made in an annual reporting period, the OEP must consider—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the section 9 report for

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the section 9 report for that period,</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>the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16 that relates to that period, and</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>any other reports, documents or information it considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A progress report for an annual reporting period may include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consideration of how progress could be improved

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consideration of how progress could be improved, and</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>consideration of the adequacy of the data published by the Secretary of State under section 16.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The OEP must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</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>publish them.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>respond to a report under this section, and</content></level><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>respond to a report under this section, and</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>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Where a report under this section contains a recommendation for how progress could be improved, the response must address that recommendation.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>The response—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</content></level><lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must be laid no later than 12 months after the report is laid, and</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>may be included in a section 9 report.</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>The OEP must monitor the implementation of environmental law.</content></subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The OEP must monitor the implementation of environmental law.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The OEP may report on any matter concerned with the implementation of environmental law.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><content>But the OEP must not monitor the implementation of, or report on, a matter within the remit of the Committee on Climate Change.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The OEP must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arrange for its reports under this section to be laid before Parliament, and</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>publish them.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>respond to a report under this section, and</content></level><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>respond to a report under this section, and</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>lay before Parliament, and publish, a copy of the response.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The response to a report under this section must be laid no later than 3 months after the report is laid.</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>The OEP must give advice to a Minister of the Crown about—</intro><level class="pa

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The OEP must give advice to a Minister of the Crown about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any proposed change to environmental law, or</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any proposed change to environmental law, or</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>any other matter relating to the natural environment,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Minister may specify matters which the OEP is to take into account in giving the required advice.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The OEP may give advice to a Minister of the Crown about any changes to environmental law proposed by a Minister of the Crown.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Advice under this section is to be given in writing to the Minister concerned.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The OEP must publish—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>its advice, and</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-5-b"><num>(b)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>its advice, and</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>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 xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Minister concerned may, if the Minister thinks fit, lay before Parliament—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the advice, and</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-30-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the advice, and</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>any response the Minister may make to the advice.</content></level>

<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>Sections 32 to 41 make provision about functions of the OEP in rel

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Sections 32 to 41 make provision about functions of the OEP in relation to failures by public authorities to comply with environmental law.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="para1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>unlawfully failing to take proper account of environmental law when exercising its functions;</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>unlawfully exercising, or failing to exercise, any function it has under environmental law.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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 devolve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a court or tribunal;</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>either House of Parliament;</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>a devolved legislature;</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>the Scottish Ministers, the Welsh Ministers, a Northern Ireland department or a Minister within the meaning of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.</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>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this section if the person believes that a public authority has failed

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The OEP must prepare and publish a document which sets out the procedure by which complaints can be made.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A complaint under this section must be made in accordance with that procedure (as most recently published).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A complaint under this section may not be made by any person whose functions include functions of a public nature.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>A complaint about a public authority may not be made under this section if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the authority operates a procedur

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the authority operates a procedure for considering complaints (“an internal complaints procedure”) under which the complaint could be considered, and</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>that procedure has not been exhausted.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>A complaint under this section may not be made after the later of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the end of the 1 year period beginning wit

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-32-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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</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>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.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-32-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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.</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>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this section if it receives a complaint made under section 32 that, in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</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>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a public authority may have failed to comply with environmental law, and</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>if it has, the failure would be a serious failure.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An investigation under this section is an investigation into whether the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The OEP must notify the public authority of the commencement of the investigation.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The OEP must prepare a report on the investigation and provide it to the public authority.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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 environme

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The report must set out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the OEP considers that the public authority has failed to comply with enviro

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the OEP considers that the public authority has failed to comply with environmental law,</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>the reasons the OEP came to that conclusion, and</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>any recommendations the OEP may have (whether generally or for the public authority) in light of those conclusions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The OEP may publish the report or parts of it.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>If the public authority is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must also—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>notify the relevant Minister of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-33-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>notify the relevant Minister of the commencement of the investigation, and</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>provide the relevant Minister with the report prepared under subsection <ref href="#section-33-5">(5)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-33-11"><num>(11)</num><content>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 aut

<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>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a public authority has failed to com

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In particular, the OEP must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>notify the complainant if it does not intend to consider the complaint because the complaint was not made in accordance with section 32;</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>notify the complainant if it has concluded that it will not be commencing an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</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>notify the complainant if it commences an investigation under section 33 in relation to the complaint;</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>if such an investigation is commenced, notify the complainant—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content>where it provides a report under

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content>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;

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-34-2-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>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 all

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-34-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>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

<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>The OEP may give an information notice to a public authority if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The OEP may give an information notice to a public authority if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspectin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the OEP has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</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>it considers that the failure, if it occurred, would be serious.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>An information notice is a notice which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describes an alleged failure of a public authority to comply with en

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describes an alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</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>explains why the OEP considers that the alleged failure, if it occurred, would be serious, and</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>requests that the authority provide such information relating to the allegation as may be specified in the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The recipient of an information notice must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>respond in writing to the notice, and</content></level><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>respond in writing to the notice, and</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>so far as is reasonably practicable, provide the OEP with the information requested in the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The recipient of an information notice must comply with subsection <ref href="#section-35-3">(3)</ref> by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</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>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The written response to an information notice must set out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the recipient’s response to the allegation descri

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the recipient’s response to the allegation described in the notice, and</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>what steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the allegation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The OEP may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>withdraw an information notice;</content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-6-b"><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>withdraw an information notice;</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>give more than one information notice in respect of the same alleged failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-35-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>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 (

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-35-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>must notify the Committee on Climate Change of its intention before it gives the notice to the authority, and</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>must provide that Committee with such information relating to the alleged failure as the OEP considers appropriate.</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>The OEP may give a decision notice to a public authority if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a">

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The OEP may give a decision notice to a public authority if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabil

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the OEP is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</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>it considers that the failure is serious.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A decision notice is a notice that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describes a failure of a public authority to comply with environmental la

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>describes a failure of a public authority to comply with environmental law,</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>explains why the OEP considers that the failure is serious, and</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>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The recipient of a decision notice must respond in writing to that notice by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the end of the 2 month period b

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the end of the 2 month period beginning with the day on which the notice was given, or</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>such later date as may be specified in the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The written response to a decision notice must set out—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the recipient agrees that the failure describ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether the recipient agrees that the failure described in the notice occurred,</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>whether the recipient intends to take the steps set out in the notice, and</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>what other steps (if any) the recipient intends to take in relation to the failure described in the notice.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The OEP—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>may not give a decision notice to a public authority unless it has first given at least one informat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 environm

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may withdraw a decision notice.</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><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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.</content></subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 (

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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.</content></subsectio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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 interes

<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-16467580029

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-37-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>For the purposes of this section, correspondence is relevant if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is not correspondence in connection with

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-37-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is not correspondence in connection with an environmental review or any other legal proceedings (such as judicial review), and</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>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>.</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></n

<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

<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

<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>Where the OEP has given a decision notice to a public authority it may apply to the court for an environmental

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-1-a"><nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>it is satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the authority has failed to comply with environmental law, and</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>it considers that the failure is serious.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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.</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>An application for an environmental review may not be made—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>before the earlier of—</intro><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>before the earlier of—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the end of the period within which the authority must respond to the deci

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>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</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the date on which the OEP receives the authority’s response to that notice, or</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>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.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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”).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A statement of non-compliance does not affect the validity of the conduct in respect of which it is given.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>Condition A is that the court is satisfied that granting the remedy would not—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>be likely to cause substantial

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>be likely to cause substantial hardship to, or substantially prejudice the rights of, any person other than the authority, or</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>be detrimental to good administration.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>Condition B is that Condition A is not met but the court is satisfied that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>granting the remedy is necessa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-38-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>granting the remedy is necessary in order to prevent or mitigate serious damage to the natural environment or to human health, and</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>there is an exceptional public interest reason to grant it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-11"><num>(11)</num><content>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;

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-12"><num>(12)</num><content>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 mu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-13"><num>(13)</num><content>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) concl

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-38-14"><num>(14)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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 ac

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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);</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>The Housing and Planning Act 2016 is amended as follows.</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"><n

<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>Before making regulations under this Schedule the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level cl

<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"><n

<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"><n

<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><mod>In section 205(1) (interpretati

<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

<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>A Northern Ireland department must, when making policy, have due regard to the policy statement on envi

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make pr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</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>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-14-c"><num>(c)</num><content>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 perf

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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

<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>Information about resource efficiency, in relation to a product, means information which—</intro><lev

<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>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</int

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the r

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, ins

<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>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the author

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 (power to control felling of trees) is amended as follows.</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><mod>In section 24 (notice to requir

<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>Section 30 (service of documents) is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph eI

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations (“Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations”) make provision about the enforcement of requirements impos

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1</ref> requirements are imposed to keep records;</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>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content>its geological features.</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">Section 22</au

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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

<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

<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>The Secretary of State may appoint a person as an executive member to act as chief executive of the OEP

<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

<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"><

<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"><

<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>The OEP is not to be regarded—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>

<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>The Department must prepare annual reports on the implementation of the current environmental improveme

<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>The Department must make arrangements for obtaining such data about the natural environment as the Depa

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>The Neighbourhood Planning Act 2017 is amended as follows.</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><mod>In section 20 (notice requireme

<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><mod>In section 23 (compensation),

<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"

<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><mod>In section 30 (interpretation

<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="schedul

<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</headi

<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><

<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><conten

<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

<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

<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><paragra

<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>The OEP may

<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>The OEP

<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 emplo

<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>The OE

<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

<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="d25e22628"><heading>Annual report</heading><paragraph eId="sche

<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="sc

<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>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-financial-

<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>The OEP is

<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="d25e22810"><heading>Independence of the OEP</heading><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="d25e22824"><heading>Disqualification from membership of legisla

<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="d25e22841"><heading/><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-19" c

<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="d25e22857"><heading>Public records</heading><paragraph eId="sch

<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="d25e22874"><heading>Freedom of Information</heading><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="d25e22891"><heading>Investigation by the Parliamentary Commissi

<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="d25e22909"><heading>Public sector equality duty</heading><parag

<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="d25e22926"><heading><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-005956

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-24" class="schProv1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16e75dba7eb17-1646756236405" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-005956ed64635ba48dd16

<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">Section 48</au

<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="cro

<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

<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-

<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 improv

<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</h

<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><conte

<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><par

<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">

<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-paragr

<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-paragra

<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=

<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>In this Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-nat

<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>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-

<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

<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">Section 49</au

<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 improve

<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

<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"

<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-

<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=

<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="sc

<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">

<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"><

<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)</

<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>T

<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>T

<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>I

<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

<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><subparagrap

<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-paragra

<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>

<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><intr

<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)</n

<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

<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>

<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

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content>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>.</content><

<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"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><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

<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>Section 25 (guidance on the OEP’s enforcement policy and functions) is amended as follows.</cont

<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><mod>After section 25 (guidance on

<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"><

<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><mod>In section 37 (linked notices)

<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"><

<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"><

<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"><

<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"><

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 50</authorialNote></num><heading>Producer responsibility obligations</heading><part eId="schedule-4-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><headi

<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</nu

<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>The r

<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>(

<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="

<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>

<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)</

<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"><

<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><con

<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><

<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>Before making regulations und

<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>The relevant national authority must exercise the power to make regulations under this

<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>In

<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</n

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term ref

<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><

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><

<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

<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>Part 2 r

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level

<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><co

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 51</authorialNote></num><heading>Producer responsibility for disposal costs</heading><part eId="schedule-5-part-1"><num>PART 1</num

<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</nu

<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>The r

<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

<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><co

<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>The

<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>The regu

<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>The

<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>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an

<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

<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>The regulations may include provision requiring the payment of charges

<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><c

<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</n

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term ref

<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><

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><

<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

<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>Part 2 r

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level

<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><c

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 52</authorialNote></num><heading>Resource efficiency information</heading><part eId="schedule-6-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>R

<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</nu

<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>The r

<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

<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>The regulations may impose require

<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>The regulations may include provision—</p

<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><

<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>In this Part of this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="defin

<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

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refer

<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><con

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on a

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><

<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

<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>Part 2 r

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1

<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><co

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>SCHEDULE 7<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 53</authorialNote></num><heading>Resource efficiency requirements</heading><part eId="schedule-7-part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>

<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</nu

<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>The r

<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"

<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>The regulations may impose resourc

<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>(

<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><

<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>In this Part of this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="defin

<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

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refer

<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><con

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on a

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><

<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

<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>Part 2 r

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1

<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><co

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-8"><num>SCHEDULE 8<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 54</authorialNote></num><heading>Deposit schemes</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e30498"><headin

<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)</

<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>A de

<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>A d

<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><

<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>The rel

<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>In this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><conte

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-9"><num>SCHEDULE 9<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 55</authorialNote></num><heading>Charges for single use items</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3

<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>The r

<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>The regulations may make provision requiring sellers of

<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><

<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>The regulations may specify the minimum amount that a seller

<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>The

<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>The re

<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"><nu

<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>The reg

<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>The

<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">Section 66</

<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>In sectio

<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>In section 34B(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (constable’s power to seize

<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</h

<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>The Environment Act 1995

<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" c

<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" c

<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">Section 72</

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</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"><n

<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><mod>After that section insert—<quot

<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><mod>After section 81 insert—<quoted

<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"><n

<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><mod>After section 83 insert—<quoted

<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"><n

<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><mod>After section 85 insert—<quoted

<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"><n

<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><mod>For section 86A substitute—<q

<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"

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-11-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><mod>In section 88, in subsection (3), after “district councils” insert <quotedText>“, relevant public authorities and the Agency”</quotedText>.</mod></con

<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>In section 91 (interpretation), in s

<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><mod>for the definition of “action pla

<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><mod>at the appropriate places insert—

<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><mod>In Schedule 11 (air quality:

<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"> Section 73<

<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</head

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</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><mod>After section 19 insert—<quoted

<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><mod>After Schedule 1 insert—<quoted

<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><mod>After section 19A (as inserted

<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><mod>After section 26 insert—<quoted

<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><mod>After section 28 insert—<quoted

<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><mod>In section 44 (vessels), after

<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><mod>In section 56 (rights of entry

<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:Nam

<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" u

<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"

<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"

<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=

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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>;</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>The Clean Air Act 1993 is amended as follows.</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"

<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>Section 20 (prohibition on emission of smoke in smoke control area) is amended as follows.</co

<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>Section 21 (power to exempt certain fireplaces) is amended as follows.</content></subparagraph

<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>Section 22 (exemptions relating to particular areas) is amended as follows.</content></subpara

<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>Section 23 (acquisition and sale of unauthorised fuel in a smoke control area) is amended as follo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro>In section 24 (power to require adaptations of fireplaces), in subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></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><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><

<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>In section 26 (power to make grants

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-19-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales

<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><mod>after second “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>before “, the local authority” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”<

<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><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quot

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><intro>In section 27 (references to adaptations)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the heading, at the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in the heading, at the end insert <quotedText>“or Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></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>in subsection (1)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-20-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quot

<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><mod>after “area” insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>before “shall be read” insert <quotedText>“or the imposition of a financial penalty under Schedule 1A (penalty for emission of smoke in England)”</quotedT

<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><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or incurring liability under Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>in subsection (3), after “Act” insert <quotedText>“or liability under Schedule 1A to this Act”</quotedText>;</mod></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><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>.</m

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-21" class="schProv1"><num>21</num><content><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 26

<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>In section 29 (interpretation)—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-22-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the definition of “old private dwelling”, omit the final “and”;</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><mod>in the definition of “smoke control order”, at the end insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>after that definition insert—<quo

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><intro>In section 63 (orders and regulations)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), after

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-23-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), after “47(2)” insert <quotedText>“or paragraph 3(4) or 4(6) of Schedule 1A”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>in subsection (3), after “section” insert <quotedText>“19C,”</quotedText>.</mod></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"

<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 C

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>a reference to conserving something includes a reference to protecting, restoring or enhancing it;</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><mod>In section 79 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (statutory nuisances), in subsection (3)(i), insert <quotedText>“in Wales”</quotedText>.</mod><

<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>In section 17(1) (penalty for felling

<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><mod>after “and” insert—<quotedStructur

<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><mod>at the end insert <quotedText star

<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"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-16-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><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 Engl

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-20-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is amended as follows.</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"><n

<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"><n

<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><mod>In section 79 of the Environment

<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>Where a local authority in England has

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-12-paragraph-26" class="schProv1"><num>26</num><content>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

<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">Section 86</

<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">Section 98</

<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

<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><mod>In the Town and Country Plannin

<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><mod>In that Act, after Schedule 7 i

<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 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"><n

<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">Section 99</

<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><parag

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</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><mod>In section 103 (Secretary of St

<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"><n

<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"><n

<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><mod>After Schedule 2 insert—<quoted

<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><p

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-15-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content>The Planning Act 2008 is amended as follows.</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><mod>In section 37 (applications for

<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><mod>In section 120 (what may be inc

<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"><n

<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">Section 114<

<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>Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 (power to control felling of tre

<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: increa

<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

<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 charge

<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

<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 co

<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><subp

<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><mod>In section 30(5) (power to

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-17"><num>SCHEDULE 17<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 116</authorialNote></num><heading>Use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity</heading><part eId="schedule-17-part-1"><

<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" clas

<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)

<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-paragr

<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

<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>

<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>A regul

<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>The Secr

<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

<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</n

<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>The Secretary of State may by regulations (“Part <ref href="#sc

<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><c

<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>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulati

<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>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulati

<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><conte

<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>Part <

<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>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include

<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><

<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<

<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>The Sec

<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>I

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-18"><num>SCHEDULE 18<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 130</authorialNote></num><heading>Discharge or modification of obligations under conservation covenants</heading><part eId="sched

<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</headin

<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="sch

<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

<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

<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</headin

<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="schedu

<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><c

<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><cont

<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><in

<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>In this Part, references to the original agreement, in relat

<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="refe

<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 na

<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>Part 7 applies in relation to Crown land as it applies

<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>Interpretatio

<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>Where

<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><cont

<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>Thi

<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>Ag

<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">

<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</

<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 be

<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><pa

<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">

<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)

<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)

<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">Section 139<

<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" h

<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"

<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

<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"

<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)<

<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 Regulati

<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"><nu

<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>

<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>Before

<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

<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>In this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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 applic

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations establish deposit schemes for any of the following pur

<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>A person may be appointed as a scheme administrator of a deposit scheme by, or in accordance with, that

<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>“<term refersTo="#term-seller" eId="term-seller">Seller</term>”, in relation to goods or services, has

<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>The regulations may require sellers to register with an administrator.</content></subparagraph><sub

<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>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the imposition of civil sanctions in re

<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>If Crown land which is a qualifying estate is held by a person other than the appropriate authority,

<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>This paragraph applies where, in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowne

<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>The OEP may apply for judicial review, or a statutory review, i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the OEP considers that the conduct constitutes a serious failure to comply with environmental law, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the urgency condition is met.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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 natu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Subsection (7) applies to proceedings (including any appeal) that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are in respect of an application for judic

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are in respect of an application for judicial review or a statutory review, and</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>relate to an alleged failure by a public authority to comply with environmental law (however the allegation is framed in those proceedings).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-39-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>except in section 38, reference to an application for judicial review includes an application f

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-39-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-review" eId="term-statutory-review">statutory review</term>” means a claim for statutory review under—</intro><level class="para2" eId="sect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-39-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>section 287 or 288 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,</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>section 63 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990,</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>section 22 of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990, or</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>section 113 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.</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>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Ministe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Minister of the Crown, the OEP must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>provide the relevant Minister with—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a copy of the notice and,</content></level><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-40-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>a copy of the notice and,</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>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="#

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 v

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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 wit

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a copy of the application, and</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>a statement of whether the OEP considers the relevant Minister should participate in the review (for example, by applying to be a party).</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>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, applies for an environmental review, judicial rev

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>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 sta

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>states that the OEP has taken that step,</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>describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a public authority to comply with environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and</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>sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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.</content><

<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>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</intro><level class="pa

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in accordance with section 2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 notic

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>providing information to the OEP in accordance with section 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>But nothing in this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requires a person to provide the OEP with information that the person would be enti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 (o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a relevant ombudsman from providing information to the OEP—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-42-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for purposes connected with the exercise of the OEP’s functions under section 33;</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>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 i

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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

<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"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The OEP must not disclose—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>information obtained under section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or 35<ref

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>information obtained under section 27<ref href="#section-27-1">(1)</ref> or 35<ref href="#section-35-3-b">(3)(b)</ref>, or</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>correspondence between the OEP and a public authority that—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>relates to a particular information

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-43-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>relates to a particular information notice or decision notice, or</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>is, or contains, such a notice.</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>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-1">(1)</ref> does not apply t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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;</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>made for purposes connected with the exercise of t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 in

<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>made for the purposes of any publication of a repo

<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-

<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>made for purposes connected with the exercise of t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>made to a devolved environmental governance body for purposes connected with the exercise of a devolved environmental governance function;</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>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,

<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>of information, or correspondence, that relates on

<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>A public authority must not disclose correspondence between the

<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>relates to a particular information notice <ins cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>is, or contains, such a notice.</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>Subsection <ref href="#section-43-3">(3)</ref> does not apply t

<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>made—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-4

<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>in the case of a disclosure of correspondence be

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-43-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in any other case, with the specific or general consent of the OEP;</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>made for purposes connected with co-operating with

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-43-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>made for purposes connected with responding to any information notice or decision notice;</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>made for purposes connected with any proceedings i

<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>The OEP may not give a person consent to disclose an informat

<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>If a public authority requests the consent of the OEP to disc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-43-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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 au

<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-4

<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>In this Part the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-a"><num>(a)</num><content>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-b"><num>(b)</num><content>their habitats,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-44-c"><num>(c)</num><content>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</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>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means—<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-a"><num>(a)</num><content>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-b"><num>(b)</num><content>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-c"><num>(c)</num><content>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-45-d"><num>(d)</num><content>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>.</content></le

<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>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-law" eId="term-environmental-law">environmental la

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this Part “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-law" eId="term-environmental-law">environmental law</term>” means any legislative provision to the extent that it—</intro><level class

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is mainly concerned with environmental protection, and</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>is not concerned with an excluded matter.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Excluded matters are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>disclosure of or access to information;</content></level><level class="para1" eId="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>disclosure of or access to information;</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>the armed forces or national security;</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>taxation, spending or the allocation of resources within government.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The reference in subsection (1) to “<term refersTo="#term-legislative-provision" eId="term-legislative-provision">legislative provision</term>” does not include devolved legislative prov

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-legislative-provision" eId="term-devolved-legislative-provision">Devolved legislative provision</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>legislative provision not within paragraph <ref href="#section-46-4-a">(a)</ref> which—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>if conta

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-46-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>if contained in an Act of the Scottish Parliament, would be within the legislative competence of the Parliament;</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>if contained in an Act of Senedd Cymru, would be within the legislative competence of the Senedd, or</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>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 consen

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-46-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other persons the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-46-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-46-5">(5)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</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

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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

<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>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">6(1)

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content>In this Part, references to the original agreement, in relation to an obligation under a conservation covenant, are to the agreement containing the provision w

<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>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-14">14</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-17"

<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>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-20-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</int

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro>In section 122—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content>subsections (2)(b), (3) and <ref href="#section-122-4"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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.</con

<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>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-21-2">(2)</ref> applies where a person who—</int

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro>In section 123—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content>subsections <ref href="#section-123-1-b">(1)(b)</ref>,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subsection <ref href="#section-123-4">(4)</ref> has effect as if the reference to the successor were a reference to the appropriate authority.</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>In section 129<ref href="#section-129-4-b">(4)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#section-129-5">(5)</ref> r

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro>In Schedule 18—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the reference in paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-17-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 pers

<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-0d8f485f0691951820236e276d741fc4-1646831

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-principles" eId="term-environmental-principles">environmental principles</term>” has the meaning given by section 17;</content></hcontainer>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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

<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

<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>The OEP must pay its non-executive members such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State m

<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>The OEP may establish committees.</content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9

<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"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-financial-year" eId="term-financial-year">financial year</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the period beginning with the date on which the OEP is established and ending with 31 March following that date, and</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>each successive period of 12 months.</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-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the

<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-22" class="schProv1"><num>22</num><content><mod>In Schedule 2 to the Parliamen

<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>The Department must prepare an environmental improvement plan.</content></subparagraph><subparagrap

<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

<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>The Department must prepare a draft of the policy statement on environmental principles.</content><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-environmental-protection" eId="term-environmental-protection">environmental protection</term>” means any of the following—

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>protection of the natural environment from the effects of human activity;</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>protection of people from the effects of human activity on the natural environment;</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>maintenance, restoration or enhancement of the natural environment;</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>monitoring, assessing, considering, advising or reporting on anything in paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-10-a">(a)</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-2-parag

<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>The OEP must monitor the implementation of Northern Ireland environmental law.</content></subparagr

<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>The following definitions apply for the purpose of this Part of this Schedule.</content></subparagr

<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>Where a person makes a complaint to the OEP alleging that a relevant public authority has failed to com

<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>If the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice to more than one relevant public authori

<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>Where the recipient of an information notice or a decision notice is not a Northern Ireland department

<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>The OEP must not disclose—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-17-1-a"><num>(a)<

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision requiring the payment of sums by spec

<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>The regulations may appoint, or make provision for the appointment of, a person (an “administrator”) to

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to be

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 wh

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to be paid to another administrator to be so distributed by that administrator.</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>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must cons

<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>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme supplier in connection with the scheme, including re

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about the enforcement of requirements

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content>The regulations may make provision requiring sellers of goods or services to charge for items specified in the regulations.</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>The regulations may appoint a person (an “administrator”) to administer provision made by the regulatio

<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>The regulations may confer functions on an administrator to enforce provision made by the regulations.<

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="par

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make pr

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</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>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</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>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</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>The Secretary of State must review the effectiveness of the Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-1">1

<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>The regulations may include provision requiring the payment of charges to administrato

<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-20" class="schProv1"><num>20</num><content><mod>In Part 2 of the Table in para

<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-23" class="schProv1"><num>23</num><content><mod>In Part 1 of Schedule 19 to th

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for imposing producer responsibility

<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>The regulations may make provision authorising or requiring persons who are subject to a producer respo

<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>The regulations may make provision about certificates of compliance.</content></subparagraph><subpa

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regula

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17

<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>The regulations may make provision as to how the sums payable under the regulations are to be calculate

<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>The regulations may make provision for the sums payable under the regulations to be payable to an admin

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content>The regulations may include provision requiring the payment of charges to administrators, as a means of recovering costs incurred by administrators in performing

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in th

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, ins

<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>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must cons

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specifi

<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>The regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-1-a"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulati

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro>Part 2 regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence,</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>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, or</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>the relevant national authority may make provision for the imposition of sanctions under that Part.</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><mod>In Part 2 of Schedule 1 to the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>the Welsh Ministers, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content>in relation to an environmental review arising under the law of Scotland, the Court of Session;</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-164683155755

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-devolved-function" eId="term-devolved-function">devolved function</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content>a function exercisable in or as regards W

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro>In section 5(6) of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></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>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 recoverin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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-

<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>In this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-agricu

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content>Part 7 applies in relation to Crown land as it applies in relation to any other land, subject to the provisions of this Schedule.</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>This paragraph applies where land becomes subject to escheat on the determination of an estate in fee

<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>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-8">8</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-19-paragraph-12">12</

<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>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the REACH Regulation.</content></subparagraph><su

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>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.</c

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-21-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro>In this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-agency" eId="term-agency">Agency</term>” has the same meaning as in t

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro>In section 34B(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (constable’s power to seize vehicles and contents)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-10-par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (b) after “presence of” insert <quotedText>“or at the request of”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present” substitute <quotedText>“in any other case”</quotedText>.</mod></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>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 u

<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>Section 122 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation mentioned

<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>Section 123 has effect with the following modifications in its application to an obligation of the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content>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 modific

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro>In Schedule 18—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the references in paragraphs 1(1) and <ref href="#sche

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 ent

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-19-paragraph-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 pers

<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>Schedule 2 makes provision

<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>Schedule 2 makes provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-48-a"><num>(a)</num><content>environmental

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-a"><num>(a)</num><content>environmental improvement plans, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-48-b"><num>(b)</num><content>policy statements on environmental principles,</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>Schedule 3—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content>makes provision about the fun

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-a"><num>(a)</num><content>makes provision about the functions of the OEP in, or as regards, Northern Ireland, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-49-b"><num>(b)</num><content>amends this Act to reflect those functions.</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

<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</n

<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>In Schedule 4—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>P

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In Schedule 4—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about producer res

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about producer responsibility obligations;</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>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 authori

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.</con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 4 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-50-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The following are repealed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the Environment Act 1995, sections 93 to 95;</content></level><level class

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-50-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the Environment Act 1995, sections 93 to 95;</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>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>)

<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>Schedule 5 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations requir

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-51-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 authori

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Regulations under Schedule 5 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</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 effi

<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>In Schedule 6—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In Schedule 6—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the provisio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the provision of resource efficiency information;</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>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under Schedule 6—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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;</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 Parliame

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-52-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 Asse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 authori

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-52-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under Schedule 6 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</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>In Schedule 7—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In Schedule 7—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about resource eff

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about resource efficiency requirements;</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>Part 2 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations about the enforcement of regulations made under Part 1.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section and that Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</intro><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers or the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland or the Secretary of State.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under Schedule 7—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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;</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 Parliame

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-53-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 Asse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 authori

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-53-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Regulations under Schedule 7 are subject to the affirmative procedure.</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>Schedule 8 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations establishing deposit schemes.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 8 confers power on the relevant national authority to make regulations establishing deposit schemes.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>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—</int

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in England, the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to a deposit scheme relating to the purchase of products in Wales, the Welsh Ministers or the Secretary of State;</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>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 t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under Schedule 8—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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;</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 Asse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 authori

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 8 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-a"><num>(a)</num><con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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>, ma

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>provide for conduct to be a criminal offence which is not a criminal offence under existing regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</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>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 su

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-54-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>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.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 8 are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-54-7"><num>(7)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-deposit-scheme" eId="term-deposit-scheme">deposit scheme</term>” has the meaning it has in Schedule 8.</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>Schedule 9 confers powers on the relevant national authority to make regulations about charges for s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 9 confers powers on the relevant national authority to make regulations about charges for single use items.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section and that Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-national-authority" eId="term-relevant-national-authority">relevant national authority</term>” means—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to England, the Secretary of State;</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>in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;</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>in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations made by a relevant national authority under Schedule 9 are subject to the affirmative procedure if they—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-3-a"><num>(a)</num><con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are the first regulations made by the authority under that Schedule;</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>contain provision about charging for a new item;</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>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-55-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>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.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Otherwise, regulations under Schedule 9 are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-55-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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

<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><mod>In Schedule 6 to th

<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="crossheadi

<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"><n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</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><mod>In section 30 (definitions of authorities), after subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices), in subsection (12) omit the definition of “English waste collection authority”.</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><mod>For section 45A substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="

<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><mod>In section 46(2) (receptacles for household waste) for t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-6"><num>(6)</num><content><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 comp

<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-

<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><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-57-9"><num>(9)</num><content><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">pol

<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"><n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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>.</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><mod>After section 34C insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#

<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-

<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><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (powers to

<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="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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 foll

<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><mod>After Article 5F insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<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><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph (1A) ins

<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"><n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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>.</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><mod>After section 62 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<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><mod>In section 75 (meaning of “waste” etc) for subsection (8

<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-

<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><mod>In section 41(1) of the Environment Act 1995 (power to m

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-60-6"><num>(6)</num><content><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><re

<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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-61-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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 foll

<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>In Article 30 (special provision with respect to hazardous wast

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-61-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><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 t

<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>in paragraph (2)—</intro><level class="para2" eI

<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><mod>before sub-paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStru

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-61-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (a), after “hazardous waste” insert <quotedText>“or any other activity in relation to such waste”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>after sub-paragraph (g) insert—<quotedS

<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><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure

<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><mod>after paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure s

<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><mod>In Article 82 (regulations etc) after paragraph <ref hre

<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"><n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In the heading—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “prohibit or restrict” substitute <quotedText>“regulate”</quotedText>;</mod></co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for “prohibit or restrict” substitute <quotedText>“regulate”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>after “waste” insert <quotedText>“or the transit of waste for export”</quotedText>.</mod></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><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuot

<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><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Omit subsection (4).</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>In subsection (5)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit paragraph (a);</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><mod>after that paragraph insert—<quotedStructure

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>in paragraph (b) omit “prescribed in or under the regulations”;</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><mod>after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><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 ent

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-62-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (e), for “authorities under the regulations” substitute <quotedText>“waste regulation authorities”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>after paragraph (f) insert—<quotedStructure s

<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><mod>after paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure s

<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><mod>After subsection (5A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<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><mod>In subsection (6), at the appropriate places insert—<quo

<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-

<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>In section 41 of the Environment Act 1995 (power to make sche

<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><mod>in subsection (1), for paragraph (d) substit

<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><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-62-11"><num>(11)</num><content>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

<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"><n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</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-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In section 45B omit subsection (3).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In section 78M omit subsection (7).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-63-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In section 161 (regulations, orders and directions)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Directions”

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-63-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Directions”</quotedText>;</mod></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>omit subsections (1) to (4).</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-64"><num>64</num><heading>Powers to make charging schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-64-1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</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><mod>In section 41(1) (powers to make charging schemes) after

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In section 56(1) (interpretation)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-64-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-64-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in the definition of “environmental licence”, in the application of Part 1 of the Act in relation to an appropriate agency—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (j) for the words from “WEEE” to the end substitute <quotedText>“waste operation (within the meaning of those Regulations),”</quotedText>;</mod></conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-64-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>omit paragraphs (l) to (o);</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>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-64-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 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-

<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><mod>In the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Or

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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

<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>In regulation 17 (exemptions from waste management licensing),

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-65-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in sub-paragraph (b) for “and the fee (if any) required under regulation 18(12) have” substitute <quotedText>“has”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>after sub-paragraph (b) insert <quotedText st

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-65-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In regulation 18 (registration in connection with exempt activities)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (3)(d) for “a payment

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-65-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-65-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (9) for “and 47” substitute <quotedText>“, 47 and 49 to 52”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>in paragraph (11)(b) for “specified in accordance with paragraph (12)” substitute <quotedText>“required under regulation 20B”</quotedText>;</mod></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>omit paragraph (12).</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><mod>After regulation 20A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-66"><num>66</num><heading>Enforcement powers</heading><content>Schedule 10 amends legislation about enforcement powers in relation to waste and other environmental matters.</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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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>) (pow

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In paragraph (2) omit the words from “with a view” to the end.</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><mod>After paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In paragraph (3) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In paragraph (4), for “of treating or disposing of” substitute <quotedText>“in relation to”</quotedText>.</mod></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><mod>After paragraph (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-7"><num>(7)</num><content><mod>In paragraph (5) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>In paragraph (6) for “paragraph (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this Article”</quotedText>.</mod></content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-67-9"><num>(9)</num><content><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></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><mod>For paragraph (8) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuo

<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)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 4 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</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><mod>In Section 88 (fixed penalty notices for leaving litter)

<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><mod>After section 88A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-68-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In section 98(1A) (definition of appropriate person), in paragraph (b) for “National Assembly for Wales” substitute <quotedText>“Welsh Ministers”</quotedText>.</mod></content></

<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)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.</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>In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure

<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>In section 33ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to depositing,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (10), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure

<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>In section 34ZA (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><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></content

<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><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure

<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>In section 34ZB (fixed penalty notices relating to transfer of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-69-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (8), for the words from “the period” to the end substitute <quotedText>“a period specified by the authority.”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure

<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>In Schedule 1 to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-70-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1);</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><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructur

<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><mod>In Article 2(2) of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><content><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)</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-71-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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 othe

<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"

<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 qu

<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>Schedule 11 contains amendments of Part 4 of the Environment Act 1995 (air quality).</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>Schedule 12 makes provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for imposing

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for imposing financial penalties for the emission of smoke in smoke control areas in England,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-b"><num>(b)</num><content>about offences relating to the sale and acquisition of solid fuel in England,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-c"><num>(c)</num><content>for applying smoke control orders to vessels in England, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-73-d"><num>(d)</num><content>for authorised fuels and exempted fireplaces to be listed in Wales.</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</headin

<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>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for, about or connected with

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A “relevant product” is a product specified or described in the regulations.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Only the following types of product may be specified or described in the regulations—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a mechanically propelle

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a mechanically propelled vehicle;</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>a part of a mechanically propelled vehicle;</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>an engine that is, or forms part of, machinery that is transportable (including by way of self-propulsion);</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>a part of such an engine, or any other part of such machinery that is connected with the operation of the engine.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-environmental-standard" eId="term-relevant-environmental-standard">relevant environmental standard</term>” means a standard that—</intro><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-74-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by virtue of any enactment, a relevant product must meet,</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>is relevant to the environmental impact of that product, and</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>is specified in the regulations,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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 relevan

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> are subject to the affirmative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-74-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Sections 75 to 77 make further provision about regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref>.</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>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may make provision for, about or connec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 produc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The regulations may provide that a compulsory recall notice may impose supplementary requirements on its recipient.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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 requ

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The following are examples of supplementary requirements—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to secure that at least a specified proportion of p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 accordan

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to publicise a compulsory recall notice;</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>to provide information to the Secretary of State;</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>a prohibition on supplying, or offering or agreeing to supply, a product subject to a compulsory recall notice;</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>to pay such compensation to a person who returns a product subject to a compulsory recall notice as may be specified;</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>to make other specified arrangements for the purpose of mitigating the effect of returning a product on the person who returns it;</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>to destroy, or arrange for the destruction of, a returned product;</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>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-7-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to organise the return of a returned product to the person who initially returned it;</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>to otherwise dispose of the product in such manner as may be specified.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-75-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>The regulations may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision about appeals against a decision to give a compulsory recall notice or a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-75-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>make provision about appeals against a decision to give a compulsory recall notice or a supplementary notice;</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>make provision about the withdrawal of compulsory recall notices and supplementary notices (including provision about the effect of withdrawal).</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>Regulations under section 74<ref href="#section-74-1">(1)</ref> may impose a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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 ha

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The regulations may confer a power on the Secretary of State—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to require the provision of information by a ma

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to require the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for that purpose.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The regulations may make provision for, about or connected with the enforcement of requirements imposed by or under the regulations including provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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-a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>for the functions of the enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations;</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>requiring the provision of information by a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product for purposes connected with the enforcement of the requirements;</content></l

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>requiring the provision of samples of relevant products by such a manufacturer or distributor for those purposes;</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>for, about or connected with the imposition of financial penalties by the enforcement authority;</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>for the amount of financial penalties to be determined by the enforcement authority in accordance with the regulations;</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>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 w

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content>about appeals against the imposition of a financial penalty.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The regulations may confer powers on the enforcement authority—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to enter the premises of a manufacturer or di

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-76-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to enter the premises of a manufacturer or distributor of a relevant product;</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>to take documents or records from those premises (or make copies of such documents or records);</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>to take samples of relevant products found on those premises,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-76-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The regulations may make provision about warrants in connection with any power conferred by virtue of subsection <ref href="#section-76-4">(4)</ref>.</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>In sections 74 to 76—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-compulsory-recall-notice" eId="term-compul

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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>;</conten

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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

<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>The OEP must monitor progress in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current envir

<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>Paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-6">6</ref> to <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-15">15</ref>

<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>The OEP may carry out an investigation under this paragraph if it receives a complaint made under paragra

<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>The OEP may give a decision notice to a relevant public authority if—</intro><level class="para1"

<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>The OEP may make an application for judicial review in relation to conduct of a relevant public author

<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>No obligation of secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise prevents a person from—</intro><level cla

<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>In this Part of this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make prov

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</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>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</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>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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

<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>“<term refersTo="#term-resource-efficiency-requirements" eId="term-resource-efficiency-requirements">Reso

<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>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must—</int

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the r

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, ins

<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>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the author

<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"><n

<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>The Upper Tribunal may exercise its power under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1)

<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>The power of the Secretary of State to make regulations under this Schedule is subject to the consent

<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>In par

<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="par

<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 pro

<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</h

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (general duties of water undertakers) is amended as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In section 37A (water resources management plans)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</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>in subsection (3)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</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>in subsection (4)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Section 39F contains provision abou

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Section 39F contains provision about”</quotedText>;</mod></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>omit “is set out in section 37B below”;</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>in subsection (6) omit the words after paragraph (c);</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>omit subsection (8);</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>omit subsection (10).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Omit sections 37B and 37C (water resources management plans: publication and provision of information).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In section 37D (water resources management plans: supplementary)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-78-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), in the words before paragraph (a), for “, 37AA or 37B” substitute <quotedText>“or 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></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>in subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a) for “to 37C” substitute <quotedText>“and 37AA”</quotedT

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-78-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in paragraph (a) for “to 37C” substitute <quotedText>“and 37AA”</quotedText>;</mod></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>omit paragraph (b) (and the “and” before it).</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>In section 39B (drought plans)—</intro><level class="para1"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the heading omit “: preparation and review”;</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>in subsection (4)(b) omit from “(also” to the end;</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><mod>for subsection (5) substitute—<quotedStructur

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-78-5-d"><num>(d)</num><intro>in subsection (6)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-78-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in paragraph (c) omit from “in accordance” to the end;</content></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>in paragraph (c) omit from “in accordance” to the end;</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>omit the words after paragraph (c);</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>omit subsection (7);</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>in subsection (9), in the words before paragraph (a), omit from “(including” to “above)”.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-78-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Omit section 39C (drought plans: provision of information).</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><mod>After section 39D insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#

<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><mod>In th

<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</

<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>

<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><mod>In Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (sewerage servi

<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><mod

<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</headin

<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><mod>In Chapter 4 of Part 4 of the Water Industry Act 1991, a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-82-2"><num>(2)</num><content><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></con

<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><

<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>The Secretary of State must prepare a report on—</intro><level class="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must prepare a report on—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the actions that would be needed to eliminate discharges fro

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-84-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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</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>the costs and benefits of those actions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish the report before 1 September 2022.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-84-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The report must be laid before Parliament once it is published.</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-undertaker

<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><mod>In

<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</hea

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Part 2 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (appointment and regulation of undertakers) is amended as follows.</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><mod>After section 12 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<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><mod>For the italic heading before section 13 substitute—<quo

<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><mod>In section 13 (modification by agreement), before subsec

<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><mod>Before section 17 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-86-6"><num>(6)</num><content>After Schedule 2 insert the Schedule set out in Schedule 13.</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><mod>In paragraph 35(3) of Schedule 4 to the Enterprise and R

<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><mod>In section 2

<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 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</

<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><mod>In the Water Resources Act 1991, after section 61 insert

<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><mod>In section 27 of the Water Act 2003 (withdrawal of compe

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-88-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Omit paragraph 30(4) of Schedule 8 to the Water Act 2014.</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 qu

<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>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-1-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</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>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>This section applies to —</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>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>);</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00037" href="http://www.legislation.go

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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="#sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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;</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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;</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may not contain provision that could be contained in—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>regulations made by the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>regulations made by the Welsh Ministers under section 90, or</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>regulations made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland under section 91,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the regulations apply to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the regulations apply to England (or part of England), the Environment Agency;</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>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;</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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;</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-89-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any persons or bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A “Scottish cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Scotland.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-8"><num>(8)</num><content>A “Welsh cross-border river basin district” is a river basin district which is partly in England and partly in Wales.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-89-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</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>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this secti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend or modify any legislation to which this section applies for the purpose of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</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>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>This section applies to —</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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="#sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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;</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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;</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Before making regulations under this section the Welsh Ministers must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-90-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Natural Resources Body for

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-90-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</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>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;</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>any persons or bodies appearing to the Welsh Ministers to represent the interests of those likely to be affected by the regulations.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-90-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</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>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Irela

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>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—</i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>making provision about the substances to be taken into account in assessing the chemical status of surface water or groundwater;</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>specifying standards in relation to those substances or in relation to the chemical status of surface water or groundwater.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>This section applies to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (<ref eId="c00040" href="http://

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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>);</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the Water Framework Directive (Classification, Priority Substances and Shellfish Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (<ref eId="c00041" href="http://www.legislation.go

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any regulations modifying that legislation made under or by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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="#sectio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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;</cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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;</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-91-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>about the classification of bodies of water according to their chemical status or any matter relating to their chemical status.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 w

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-91-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</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>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify the Solw

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend or modify the Solway Tweed Regulations in accordance with this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The “<term refersTo="#term-solway-tweed-regulations" eId="term-solway-tweed-regulations">Solway Tweed Regulations</term>” means the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers jointly,</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>by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers concurrently, or</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>only by the Secretary of State or the Scottish Ministers,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The regulations may provide for a function under the Solway Tweed Regulations which is exercisable (to any extent)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by the Environment Agency and SEPA jointly,</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>by the Environment Agency and SEPA concurrently, or</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>only by the Environment Agency or SEPA,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 pers

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The regulations may also provide—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>for a function within subsection <ref href="#section-92-3">(3)</ref> to be

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 Scot

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-92-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only with the consent of the Scottish Ministers.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-92-9"><num>(9)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-sepa" eId="term-sepa">SEPA</term>” means the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</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>In sections 89 to 92—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-groundwater" eId="term-groundwater">groundwater<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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="#s

<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>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity must not use that commodity in their UK com

<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>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity is exempt from the Part 1 requirements in r

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance wit

<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>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision—</intro><level cl

<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>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-1-1">1(1

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision for the imposition of sanctions of that kind whether or not—</intro><level cla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-17-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the conduct in respect of which the sanction is imposed constitutes an offence, or</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>the enforcement authority is a regulator for the purposes of Part 3 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008.</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>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the discharge under

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><intro>“<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 re

<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>In this Part of this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content>The relevant national authority may by regulations (“<term refersTo="#term-part-2-regulations" eId="term-part-2-regulations">Part 2 regulations</term>”) make prov

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to keep records;</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>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to provide records or other information to an enforcement authority;</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>requiring an enforcement authority to make reports or provide information to the relevant national authority.</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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requirements are imposed by Part 1 regulations to pay costs incurred by an enforcement authority in performing its functions;</content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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

<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>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an ob

<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>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-18-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content>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

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-surface-water" eId="term-surface-water">surface water</term>” has the same meaning as in the Water Framework Directive;</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</head

<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><subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In subsection (5), in the words before paragraph (a), after “shall” insert <quotedText>“, subject to subsection (5ZA)”</quotedText>.</mod></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><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote=

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-94-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In section 65(2) of that Act (regulations) after “Subject to” insert <quotedText>“section 37(5ZH)”</quotedText>.</mod></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><subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-95-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Section 83 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (which amends the Land Drainage Act 1991) is amended as follows.</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>In subsection (2)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section

<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><mod>for paragraph (a) substitute—<quotedStructure

<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>in paragraph (b)—</intro><level class="para2" eI

<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><mod>for the inserted subsection (5A) substitute

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-95-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>in each of the inserted subsections (5B) and (5C) for “The regulations” substitute <quotedText>“Regulations under subsection (5A)”</quotedText>;</mod></content></

<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><mod>for the inserted subsection (5D) substi

<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><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuot

<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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</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><mod>In section 41 (rates charged by reference to annual valu

<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><mod>After section 41 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In section 42 (determination of annual value)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4) after “under this section” insert <quot

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (4) after “under this section” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A(1) above”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>in subsection (5) after “subsections (1) and (2) above” insert <quotedText>“or under regulations under section 41A above”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-5"><num>(5)</num><content><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”</quot

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In section 45 (appeals against determinations of annual value)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1) after “determination u

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>in subsection (3)(b) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a fresh determination under”</quotedText>;</mod></content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-96-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in subsection (7) after “determination under” insert <quotedText>“regulations under section 41A above or a determination under”</quotedText>.</mod></content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-7"><num>(7)</num><content><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>“

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-96-8"><num>(8)</num><content><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “section 37A(6) and (7),” insert <quotedText>“section 41A(13) and (14) and”</quotedText>.</mod></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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-97-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Land Drainage Act 1991 is amended as follows.</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><mod>After section 37 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-97-3"><num>(3)</num><content><mod>In section 65(2) (regulations) after “and (5E),” insert <quotedText>“section 37A(6) and (7),”</quotedText>.</mod></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>In section 70 (confidentiality of information obtained by Envir

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-97-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the existing provision becomes subsection (1);</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><mod>after that subsection insert—<quotedStructure

<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><mod>In section 72(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate pl

<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

<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

<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>Schedule 14 makes provision for biodiversity gain to be a condition of planning permission in England.</content></se

<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>Schedule 15 makes provision about biodiversity gain in relation to development consent for nationally sign

<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>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for and in relation to a register of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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="t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A biodiversity gain site is land where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person is required under a conservation covenant or planning obli

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a person is required under a conservation covenant or planning obligation to carry out works for the purpose of habitat enhancement,</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>that or another person is required to maintain the enhancement for at least 30 years after the completion of those works, and</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>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Regulations under this section must provide for the information in the register to be accessible to members of the public.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may in particular make provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the person who is to establish and m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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);</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>circumstances in which land is or is not eligible to be registered;</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>applications to register land in the register;</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>the information to be recorded in relation to any land that is registered;</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>amendments to the register;</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>removal of land from the register;</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>fees payable in respect of any application under the regulations.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Provision under subsection <ref href="#section-100-4-c">(4)(c)</ref> may in particular include provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-5-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>who is entitled to apply to register land in the biodiversity gain site register;</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>the procedure to be followed in making an application;</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>the information to be provided in respect of an application;</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>how an application is to be determined;</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>appeals against the rejection of an application;</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>financial penalties for the supply of false or misleading information in connection with an application.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>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 s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the location and area of the land;</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>the works to be carried out on the land and the habitat enhancement to be achieved by them;</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>information about the habitat of the land before the commencement of those works;</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>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;</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content>any development to which any of the habitat enhancement has been allocated;</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>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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 pr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Other regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must keep under review—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the supply of land for registration in the biodiversity g

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-100-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the supply of land for registration in the biodiversity gain site register;</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>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="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-100-11"><num>(11)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-development" eId="term-development">development</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-habitat-enhancement" eId="term-habitat-enhancement">habitat enha

<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>The Secretary of State may make arrangements under which a person who is entitled to carry out the develo

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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 purp

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A credit is to be regarded for the purposes of that Schedule as having such biodiversity value as is determined under the arrangements.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The arrangements may in particular include arrangements relating to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>applications to purchase credits;<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>applications to purchase credits;</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>the amount payable in respect of a credit of a given value;</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>proof of purchase;</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>reimbursement for credits purchased for development which is not carried out.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 discoura

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-5"><num>(5)</num><content>The Secretary of State must publish information about the arrangements, including in particular the amount payable for credits.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may use payments received under arrangements under this section for the following purposes (only)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>purchasing interests in land in England with a view to carrying out works, or securing the carrying out of works, for that purpose;</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>operating or administering the arrangements.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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.</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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).</content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>A report must relate to a period not exceeding a year which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of the first report, begins on the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in the case of any subsequent report, begins on the day after the last day of the period to which the previous report related.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-101-10"><num>(10)</num><content>A report must set out—</content></subsection>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the total payments received under arrangements under this section in the period to which the report relates,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-b"><num>(b)</num><content>how those payments have been used, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-101-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 val

<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"><head

<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><subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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 <r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-2"><num>(2)</num><content><mod>In the heading, after “conserve” insert <quotedText>“and enhance”</quotedText>.</mod></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><mod>For subsections (A1) and (1) substitute—<quotedStructur

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-4"><num>(4)</num><content><mod>In subsection (2) for “subsection (1)” substitute <quotedText>“subsections (1) and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></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><mod>After subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<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><mod>For subsection (3) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuo

<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><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-102-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>In section 41 of that Act (biodiversity lists and action (England))—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), after “conserv

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-102-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), after “conserving” insert <quotedText>“or enhancing”</quotedText>;</mod></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><mod>in subsection (3) for “and (2)” substitute <quotedText>“and (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></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>(

<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><mod>After section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural C

<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="sect

<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>There are to be local nature recovery strategies for areas in England.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-1"><num>(1)</num><content>There are to be local nature recovery strategies for areas in England.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Together the local nature recovery strategies are to cover the whole of England.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State is to determine the areas within England to which individual local nature recovery strategies are to relate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The area of a local authority, other than a county council, may not be split between local nature recovery strategies.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-104-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 natu

<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>A local nature recovery strategy for an area (“the strategy area”) is to be pr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A local nature recovery strategy for an area (“the strategy area”) is to be prepared and published by the responsible authority.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The responsible authority for a local nature recovery strategy is such one of the following authorities as is appointed by the Secretary of State—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area;</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>the Mayor of London;</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>the mayor for the area of a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;</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>a National Park authority in England;</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>the Broads Authority;</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>Natural England.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished from time to time by the responsible authority.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 st

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may, for example, include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-105-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring the provision of information

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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;</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>for a local nature recovery strategy to be agreed by all of the local authorities whose areas are within the strategy area;</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>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);</content></

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-105-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content>for consultation, including consultation of members of the public;</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>for the times at or after which a local nature recovery strategy is to be reviewed and republished.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-105-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</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>A local nature recovery strategy relating to an area (“the strategy area”) is to inc

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A local nature recovery strategy relating to an area (“the strategy area”) is to include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a statement of bi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a statement of biodiversity priorities for the strategy area, and</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>a local habitat map for the whole strategy area or two or more local habitat maps which together cover the whole strategy area.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The statement of biodiversity priorities referred to in subsection (1)(a) is to include—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a description of t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a description of the strategy area and its biodiversity,</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>a description of the opportunities for recovering or enhancing biodiversity, in terms of habitats and species, in the strategy area,</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>the priorities, in terms of habitats and species, for recovering or enhancing biodiversity (taking into account the contribution that recovering or enhancing biodiversity can

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>proposals as to potential measures relating to those priorities.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A local habitat map referred to in subsection (1)(b) is a map identifying—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>national conservation sites in t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>national conservation sites in the strategy area,</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>any nature reserves in the strategy area provided under section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, and</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>other areas in the strategy area which in the opinion of the responsible authority—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>are, or co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-106-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>are, or could become, of particular importance for biodiversity, or</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>are areas where the recovery or enhancement of biodiversity could make a particular contribution to other environmental benefits.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may issue guidance as to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>information to be included in a local nature recovery stra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-106-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>information to be included in a local nature recovery strategy pursuant to the requirements in subsections (1) to (3), and</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>any other matters to be included in a local nature recovery strategy.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-6"><num>(6)</num><content>A responsible authority must have regard to the guidance when preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-106-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</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>For the purpose of assisting responsible authorities in their preparation

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The national habitat map must in particular identify—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>national conservation sites, and</content></level

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>national conservation sites, and</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>other areas that in the opinion of the Secretary of State are of particular importance for biodiversity.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State may from time to time review and republish the national habitat map.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State must inform a responsible authority of any area in the authority’s strategy area which falls within subsection (5).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>An area falls within this subsection if in the Secretary of State’s opinion—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the area could be of greater i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 ben

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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.</content></lev

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-107-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must provide a responsible authority with any other information—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that is held by the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-107-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that is held by the Secretary of State, and</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>that the Secretary of State considers might assist the authority in preparing a local nature recovery strategy.</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>This section has effect for the purposes of sections 104 to 107.</content></subsection><subsection eId="sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section has effect for the purposes of sections 104 to 107.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">Local authority</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a county

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a county or district council in England;</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>a London borough council;</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>the Common Council of the City of London;</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>the Council of the Isles of Scilly.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-108-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-national-conservation-site" eId="term-national-conservation-site">National conservation site</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-3-a"><n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-108-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a site of special scientific interest, within the meaning of Part 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981;</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>a national nature reserve declared in accordance with section 35 of that Act;</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>a Ramsar site, within the meaning of section 37A of that Act;</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>a marine conservation zone designated under section 116 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009;</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>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/uks

<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</headin

<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>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for improving the conservation status of an

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for improving the conservation status of any species of fauna or flora.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A strategy under subsection (1) is called a “species conservation strategy”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A species conservation strategy must relate to an area (the “strategy area”) consisting of—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>England, or

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>England, or</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>any part of England.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A species conservation strategy for a species may in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>identify areas or features in the strategy

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>identify areas or features in the strategy area which are of importance to the conservation of the species,</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>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,</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 improv

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>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 strate

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-109-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content>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 s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a species conservation strategy.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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 a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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).</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-9"><num>(9)</num><content>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 functio

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” includes the territorial sea adjacent to England,

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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>;</content></hcontainer>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-109-11"><num>(11)</num><content>Regulations under subsection (10) are subject to the negative procedure.</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>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Natural England may prepare and publish a strategy for—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>improving the conservation and management of a prot

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>improving the conservation and management of a protected site, and</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>managing the impact of plans, projects or other activities (wherever undertaken) on the conservation and management of the protected site.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A strategy under subsection <ref href="#section-110-1">(1)</ref> is called a “protected site strategy”.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A “<term refersTo="#term-protected-site" eId="term-protected-site">protected site</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a European

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a European site,</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>a site of special scientific interest, or</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>a marine conservation zone,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>A protected site strategy for a protected site may in particular—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>include an assessment of the impact that

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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</co

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content>cover any other matter which Natural England considers is relevant to the conservation or management of the protected site.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In preparing a protected site strategy for a protected site, Natural England must consult—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>any local planning

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-5-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>any local planning authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>withi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>within which any part of the protected site is located, or</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>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,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>any public authority in England—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>that is undertaking, or proposing to undertake, a plan, proje

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>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 managemen

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>that Natural England considers may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</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>any IFC authority in England which exercises functions in respect of an area—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the conservation

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the conservation or management of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy, or</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>the sea fisheries resources of which Natural England considers may be affected by the strategy,</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>the Marine Management Organisation, where—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any part of the protected site is within the MMO’s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-110-5-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content>any part of the protected site is within the MMO’s area, or</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>Natural England considers any part of the MMO’s area may otherwise be affected by the strategy,</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>the Environment Agency,</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>the Secretary of State, and</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>any other person that Natural England considers should be consulted in respect of the strategy, including the general public or any section of it.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>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 includ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in relation to a European site, anything which adversely affects the integrity of the site,</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>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 whi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content>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 dist

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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 p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-8"><num>(8)</num><content>The Secretary of State may give guidance as to how to discharge the duty in subsection <ref href="#section-110-7">(7)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-9"><num>(9)</num><content>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, the guidance.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>A person must have regard to a protected site strategy so far as relevant to any duty which the person has under—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-10-a"><num>(a)</num><c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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>),</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-110-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>sections 28G to 28I of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, or</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>sections 125 to 128 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-11"><num>(11)</num><content>Natural England may, from time to time, amend a protected site strategy.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-12"><num>(12)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-110-13"><num>(13)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the meaning given in section 109;</conte

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-notice" eId="term-decision-notice">decision notice</term>” means a notice given under section 36;</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

<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

<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>The OEP may do anything (other than something mentioned in sub-paragraph (2)) it thinks appropriate for

<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>The OEP may determine its own procedure, subject to sub-paragraph (2), and the procedure of its comm

<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"><

<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>In exercising functions in respect

<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><mod>In Part 6 of Schedule 1 to the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro>In this Schedule the “<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natural environment</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" e

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>plants, wild animals and other living organisms,</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>their habitats,</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>land (except buildings or other structures), air and water,</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>The OEP must give advice to any Northern Ireland department about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<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>A person may make a complaint to the OEP under this paragraph if the person believes that a relevant pu

<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>The OEP may give an information notice to a relevant public authority if—</intro><level class="para1"

<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>The OEP may make a review application in relation to conduct described in a decision notice given to a

<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>Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, makes a review application or an appli

<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>In this Part of this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-uk-environmental-law" eId="term-uk-environmenta

<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>The regulations may make provision about—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2-1-a

<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>The regulations may make provision about the registration of compliance schemes, including provision abou

<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>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must consult

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in th

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority powers of entry, ins

<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>Before making Part 2 regulations the relevant national authority must consult any persons the author

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision for the purposes of requiring specifi

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro>The regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about how information about a produc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>about how information about a product is to be provided (for example, by affixing a label to the product);</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>conferring on specified persons the function of determining whether specified products or materials have specified properties or characteristics (for example, whethe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>specifying a scheme for classifying products by reference to matters about which resource efficiency information must be provided;</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>requiring information provided about a product to be determined according to specified criteria (for example, according to results published by virtue of paragraph <

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regulati

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-12

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>The regulations may impose resource efficiency requirements on a person only if the person is connected with the manufacture, import, distribution, sale or supply

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>In this Part of this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natur

<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>The relevant national authority may by regulations make provision about charging by sellers of goods or

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-9-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>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

<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>The regulations may require records to be kept relating to charges made for items specified in the regu

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-10-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content>The Environment Act 1995 is amended as follows.</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>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-forest-risk-commodity" eId="term-forest-risk-commodity">fores

<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>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derive

<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>In this Schedule “<term refersTo="#term-regulated-person" eId="term-regulated-person">regulated person<

<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>Before making regulations under this Part of this Schedule the relevant national authority must be satisf

<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"><n

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro>The relevant national authority must exercise the power to make regulations under this Part in the way it considers best calculated to secure that—</intro><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the regulations do not have the effect of restricting, distorting or preventing competition, or</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>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 para

<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"><n

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-agency" eId="term-agency">Agency</term>” has the same meaning as in the REACH Regulation (see Article 2A of the Regulation);</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>The Upper Tribunal may include in an order under paragraph <ref href="#schedule-18-paragraph-6-1">

<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>Where land belongs to Her Majesty in right of the Crown but is not held for an estate in fee simple abs

<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>This paragraph applies if the responsible body under a conservation covenant enters into an agreem

<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>The Upper Tribunal may, if it considers it reasonable to do so in connection with the modification

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-environmental-improvement-plan" eId="term-environmental-improvement-plan">environmental improvement plan</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 1.</content></hcontainer>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-product" eId="term-product">product</term>” includes a product which is a component part of, or packaging for, another product;</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-11

<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>In section 10 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (except

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph (a), omit the final “or”;</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><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="&#

<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>In section 16 of that Act (power to grant licences), in subsec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-111-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in paragraph (h), omit the final “or”;</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><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="&#

<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><mod>In that section, after subsection (3A) insert—<quotedSt

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-4"><num>(4)</num><content><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></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-111-5"><num>(5)</num><content><mod>In that section, in subsection (9)(c), after “to (e)” insert <quotedText>“or (j)”</quotedText>.</mod></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><mod>In the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations

<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><

<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>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the Conservation of Habita

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The purposes are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>to require persons within regulation 9(1) of the Habitats Regulations to exercise functions

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-112-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>to require persons within regulation 9(1) of the Habitats Regulations to exercise functions to which that regulation applies—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-112-2

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-112-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to comply with requirements imposed by regulations under this section, or</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>to further objectives specified in regulations under this section,</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>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 regu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The regulations may impose requirements, or specify objectives or matters, relating to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>targets in respect

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-112-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>targets in respect of biodiversity set by regulations under section 1 or 3;</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>improvements to the natural environment which relate to biodiversity and are set out in an environmental improvement plan.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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 co

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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 Re

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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 Regula

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-9"><num>(9)</num><content>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-10"><num>(10)</num><content>Regulations under this section may not come into force before 1 February 2023.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-the-directives" eId="term-the-directives">the Directives</term>” has the same meaning as in

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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;</content></h

<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><mod>In section 17A (power to requir

<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><mod>After section 24A (inserted by

<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>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of a person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an ob

<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>The modification of an obligation by an order under this Part binds—</intro><level class="para1"

<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=

<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>This paragraph applies where an estate in land to which an obligation of the landowner under a conser

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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>;</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>The Upper Tribunal may, on the application of the responsible body under a conservation covenant, by

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-112-12"><num>(12)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</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>The Secretary of State may by regulations amend Part 6 of the Conservation of Habi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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/2017/1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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.</conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 Regula

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-6"><num>(6)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-england" eId="term-england">England</term>” has the same meaning as in section 112.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-113-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.</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 fe

<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>Schedule 16 makes amendments to Part 2 of the Forestry Act 1967 in relation to the enforcement of the power to control the felli

<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 stree

<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 comme

<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>In Schedule 17—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In Schedule 17—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 makes provision about the use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 makes provision about the use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity,</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>Part 2 makes provision about enforcement, and</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>Part 3 contains general provisions.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the affirmative procedure—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>paragra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-1">1</ref>;</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>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-2-4-c">2(4)(c)</ref>;</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>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"

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-7">7</ref>;</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-116-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under the following provisions of Schedule 17 are subject to the negative procedure—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>paragraph

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-116-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-3">3</ref>;</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>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-4">4</ref>;</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>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-2-b">5(2)(b)</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-17-paragraph-5-5">(5)</ref>.</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

<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="se

<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>For the purposes of this Part, a “conservation covenant agreement” is an agreement between a la

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>For the purposes of this Part, a “conservation covenant agreement” is an agreement between a landowner and a responsible body where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-1-a">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the agreement contains provision which—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>is of a qualifying kind,</content></level><level c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-117-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>is of a qualifying kind,</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>has a conservation purpose, and</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>is intended by the parties to be for the public good,</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>it appears from the agreement that the parties intend to create a conservation covenant, and</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>the agreement is executed as a deed by the parties.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The reference in subsection <ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> to provision of a qualifying kind is to provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-a"><num>(a)</nu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>requiring the landowner—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to do, or not to do, something on land in England specified in the pr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-117-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>to allow the responsible body to do something on such land, or</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>requiring the responsible body to do something on such land.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-3

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-117-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to conserve the natural environment of land or the natural resources of land,</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>to conserve land as a place of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, or</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>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.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-117-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>a reference to conserving something includes a reference to protecting, restoring or enhancing it;</content></hconta

<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-parag

<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>The Department must prepare a policy statement on environmental principles in accordance with this para

<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"><

<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>The regulations may make provision requiring the registration of persons who are subject to a producer

<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>If it appears to the relevant national authority that any action proposed to be taken by the operator o

<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>A conservation covenant is so much of a conservation covenant agreement as is given statutory effect by

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A conservation covenant is so much of a conservation covenant agreement as is given statutory effect by this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The following provisions of a conservation covenant agreement have statutory effect as a conservation covenant—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-2-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provisions in respect of which the conditions in section 117<ref href="#section-117-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> are met, and</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>provisions ancillary to any provision falling within paragraph <ref href="#section-118-2-a">(a)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-118-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to an obligation under a conservation covenant are to an obligation of the landown

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-118-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 bein

<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>The following are responsible bodies for the purposes of this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The following are responsible bodies for the purposes of this Part—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State;</content></

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State;</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>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>”).

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State may only designate a local authority if satisfied that it is suitable to be a responsible body.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may only designate a body that is not a local authority if satisfied that it—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>meets

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>meets the condition in subsection <ref href="#section-119-5">(5)</ref>, and</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>is suitable to be a responsible body.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The condition is that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a public body or a charity, at least some of its main purposes or fun

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the case of a public body or a charity, at least some of its main purposes or functions relate to conservation, or</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>in any other case, at least some of the body’s main activities relate to conservation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may revoke a designation by notice to the body concerned if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the body has applied to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the body has applied to the Secretary of State for its designation to be revoked,</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>the Secretary of State is satisfied that the body is not suitable to remain as a responsible body, or</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>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)

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>The Secretary of State must publish (and keep up to date)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a document setting out the criteria applicable f

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-119-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a document setting out the criteria applicable for the purposes mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-119-7">(7)</ref>, and</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>a list of the bodies who are designated under this section.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-119-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-charity" eId="term-charity">charity</term>” means a charity registered under the Charities Act

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="definition"><content>“<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.</content></hcontain

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><intro>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requiring persons on whom requ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 perf

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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

<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>In this Schedule the “disposal costs” of products or materials means such costs incurred in connection

<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>The regulations may require—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</n

<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>The regulations may make provision for sums paid to an administrator to be repayable, in whole or in pa

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content>Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring on an enforcement authority the function of monitoring compliance with requirements imposed by Part 1 regula

<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>Part 2 regulations may include provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-16

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>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,

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>In this Part of this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-natural-environment" eId="term-natural-environment">natur

<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>A deposit scheme may impose requirements on a scheme collector in connection with the scheme, including r

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-8-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro>In this Schedule—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-deposit" eId="term-deposit">deposit</term>” has the meaning it has in

<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>A regulated person in relation to a forest risk commodity who uses that commodity or a product derive

<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>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to an enforcement authority about the Part 1 requirements.<

<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>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring functions o

<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>Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations may include provision conferring on an en

<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>Before making Part <ref href="#schedule-17-part-2">2</ref> regulations the Secretary of State must

<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="sectio

<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>A conservation covenant is a local land charge.</content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-2"><n

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A conservation covenant is a local land charge.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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 covena

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-120-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-120-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in the words preceding paragraph (a), the words from the beginning to “but” were omitted,</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>paragraph (a) (non-registration) were omitted, and</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><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 wa

<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>An obligation under a conservation covenant has effect for the default peri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-121-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An obligation under a conservation covenant has effect for the default period, unless the covenant provides for a shorter period.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-121-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The default period for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-121-1">(1)</ref> is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the qualifyin

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-121-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the qualifying estate in relation to the obligation is an estate in fee simple absolute in possession, a period of indefinite duration, and</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>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 year

<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>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant is owed to the resp

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant is owed to the responsible body under the covenant.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the landowner under a conservation covenant binds—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the landowner under the covenant, and</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>any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the qualifying estate, or</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>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>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—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</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>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</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>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 t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-122-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> does not apply if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the obligation is positive and the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 gra

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-122-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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</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>the successor’s immediate predecessor was not bound by the obligation in respect of the land to which the successor’s interest relates.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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 un

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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 immed

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-122-9"><num>(9)</num><content>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, immediate

<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>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the responsible body under a con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Subject to the following provisions, an obligation of the responsible body under a conservation covenant is owed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to the landowner under the covenant, and</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>to any person who becomes a successor of the landowner under the covenant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>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 t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the qualifying estate, or</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>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate after the creation of the covenant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>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 res

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-123-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>land which ceases to be land to which the obligation relates,</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>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</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>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 t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-123-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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

<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</n

<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>A person bound by a negative obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation by—</intr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-124-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A person bound by a negative obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>doing som

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-124-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>doing something which it prohibits, or</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>permitting or suffering another person to do such a thing.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-124-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A person bound by a positive obligation under a conservation covenant breaches the obligation if it is not performed.</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>In proceedings for the enforcement of an obligation under a conservation covenant, the available remed

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In proceedings for the enforcement of an obligation under a conservation covenant, the available remedies are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-125-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-125-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>specific performance,</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>injunction,</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>damages, and</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>order for payment of an amount due under the obligation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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 appropri

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-125-4">(4)</ref>, contract principles apply to damages for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-125-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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.</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>In proceedings for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant it is a defence to sho

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In proceedings for breach of an obligation under a conservation covenant it is a defence to show—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-126-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that the breach occurred as a result of a matter beyond the defendant’s control,</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>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 p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-126-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>that at the time of the breach—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the land to which the obligation relates was, or was within an

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-126-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the land to which the obligation relates was, or was within an area, designated for a public purpose, and</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>compliance with the obligation would have involved a breach of any statutory control applying as a result of the designation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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 step

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-126-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In this section—</intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content>“<term refersTo="#term-authorisation" eId="term-authorisation">authorisation</term>” means any approval, confirmation

<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"><nu

<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>The responsible body under a conservation covenant and a person who holds th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Subsection (3) applies to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the responsible body under a conservation covenant, and</content></level><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-127-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the responsible body under a conservation covenant, and</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>a person who is a successor of the landowner under the covenant by virtue of holding an estate in land which—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-i"><num>(i)</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-127-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>is an estate in respect of any of the land to which an obligation of the landowner under the covenant relates, and</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>is derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from the qualifying estate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 whic

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-127-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Any power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-127-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</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>the land to which the discharge relates, and</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>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</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>A person to whom an obligation of the responsible body under a conser

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-128-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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 bod

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-128-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-128-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the obligation to which the discharge relates,</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>the land to which the discharge relates, and</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>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</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>A person bound by, or entitled to the benefit of, an obligation under a conservation c

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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 it

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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 p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The power under this section is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the parties which specifies—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the obligation to which the modification relates,</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>the land to which the modification relates, and</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>the estate in land by virtue of which the power is exercisable.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>If an obligation under a conservation covenant is modified by an agreement under this section, the modification binds—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-4-a"><num>(a)</num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the parties to the agreement, and</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>any person who, as respects any of the land to which the modification relates, becomes a successor of a person bound by the modification.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-129-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>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 modificatio

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-129-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the estate held by the person bound by the modification when the modification was agreed, or</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>an estate in land derived (whether immediately or otherwise) from that estate after the modification is agreed.</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>Schedule 18 makes provision about the discharge or modification of a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 18 makes provision about the discharge or modification of an obligation under a conservation covenant on application to the Upper Tribunal.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-130-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 otherw

<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 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>The responsible body under a conservation covenant may appoint another respon

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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.</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The power under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> is exercisable by agreement executed as a deed by the appointor and appointee.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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 appoint

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>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 In

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-131-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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 re

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-131-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subsection <ref href="#section-131-3">(3)</ref> does not apply to an appointment by that authority.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Appointment under subsection <ref href="#section-131-1">(1)</ref> has effect to transfer to the appointee—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-131-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the conservation covenant, and</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>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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.</content></

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-131-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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

<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>Subsections <ref href="#section-132-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-132-3">(3)</ref

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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 desi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The body ceases to be the responsible body under the conservation covenant.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The following transfer to the Secretary of State—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under th

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the benefit of every obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</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>the burden of every obligation of the responsible body under the covenant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>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—</intro><level cla

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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</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>the Secretary of State makes an election under subsection <ref href="#section-132-6">(6)</ref> in relation to the covenant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-6"><num>(6)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may, as custodian of a conservation covenant—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>enforce any obligation of the landowne

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-132-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>enforce any obligation of the landowner under the covenant, and</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>exercise in relation to the covenant any power conferred by this Part on the responsible body under the covenant.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-132-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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 th

<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

<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>If the responsible body under a conservation covenant acquires an estate in land to which an obligation

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-133-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the acquisition does not have effect to extinguish the obligation,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-133-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-133-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any obligation of the responsible body under the covenant continues to bind the body in accordance with this Part.</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>Subsection (2) applies if a term of years absolute which is the q

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-134-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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 b

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-134-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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 year

<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>The court or Upper Tribunal may on the application of any person int

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The court or Upper Tribunal may on the application of any person interested declare—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether anything purpo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-135-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether anything purporting to be a conservation covenant is a conservation covenant,</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>whether any land is land to which an obligation under a conservation covenant relates,</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>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,</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>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.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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 rela

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-135-3"><num>(3)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-court" eId="term-the-court">the court</term>” means the High Court or the county court.</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>A designated body must make an annual return to the Secretary of State statin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>If there were any such conservation covenants, the annual return must—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the number of conservation cov

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>state the number of conservation covenants;</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>state, for each conservation covenant, the area of the land in relation to which the body was owed any obligation as the responsible body.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The annual return must also give any information that is prescribed under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about annual returns to be made by a designated body.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The provision which may be made under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> includes, in particular, provision—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-5-a"><num>(a)</n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>prescribing information to be included in an annual return (but see subsection <ref href="#section-136-10">(10)</ref>), and</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>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.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Subject to any provision made as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-136-5-b">(5)(b)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the per

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the period to which an annual return is to relate, and</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>the date by which an annual return is to be made,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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 responsi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-8"><num>(8)</num><content>A direction under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-136-4">(4)</ref> and directions under subsection <ref href="#section-136-6">(6)</ref> may make—</intro><level class="para1" eId="secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provision of general application, or</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>provision applicable only to one or more particular responsible bodies or to responsible bodies of a particular description.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>Any information prescribed for inclusion in an annual return made by a designated body must be information about or connected with—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-10-a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-136-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the designated body;</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>its activities over the period to which the return relates;</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>any conservation covenant under which an obligation was owed to it as the responsible body during that period;</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>the land in relation to which it was owed such an obligation.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-136-11"><num>(11)</num><content>Regulations under this section are subject to the negative procedure.</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

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-137"><num>137</num><heading>Crown application</heading><content>Schedule 19 makes provision about the application of this Part to Crown land.</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</head

<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>Schedule 20 makes consequential amendments relating to this Part.</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="crosshead

<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<

<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>Schedule 21 confers powers to amend the REACH Regulation and the REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008.</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>Con

<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</headi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-141-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (general restrictions on legislative competence of Senedd Cymru) is amended as follows.</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>In paragraph 9(8)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to r

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-141-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</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><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText star

<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>In paragraph 11(6)(b) (exceptions to restrictions relating to

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-141-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (v);</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><mod>after paragraph (vi) insert <quotedText star

<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 provis

<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"><nu

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision that is consequential on this Act or regulations under this Act.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a provision within section

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-4">(4)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Welsh Ministers), or</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>regulations under this Act made by the Welsh Ministers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a provision within secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-5">(5)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by Scottish Ministers), or</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>regulations under this Act made by the Scottish Ministers.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland may by regulations make provision that is consequential on—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a provision within section 147<ref href="#section-147-6">(6)</ref> (provisions to be commenced by the Department), or</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>regulations under this Act made by that Department.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-5"><num>(5)</num><content>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.</content></subsecti

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-6"><num>(6)</num><content>Regulations under this section may amend or repeal provision made by or under any legislation (whenever passed or made).</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>Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an Act of Parliament,</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>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru,</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>an Act of the Scottish Parliament, <ins class="fi

<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>Northern Ireland legislation, <noteRef href="#key

<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="comment

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Regulations under this section to which subsection <ref href="#section-142-7">(7)</ref> does not apply are subject to the negative procedure.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>Regulations under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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;</content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 Parliam

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-142-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-142-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</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>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</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>made by a Northern Ireland department, unless the department consents.</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>A power to make regulations under any provision of this Act includes power to make—</intro><level class="para1"

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A power to make regulations under any provision of this Act includes power to make—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>supplementary, incident

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provision;</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>different provision for different purposes or areas.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Subsection <ref href="#section-143-1">(1)</ref> does not apply to regulations under section 147 or 148.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Regulations under this Act made by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, or</content></level><level class="para1" eI

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the Secretary of State, or</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>the Welsh Ministers,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Secretary of State—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are subject to the negative

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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;</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by the Welsh Ministers—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are subject to the negative pro

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are subject to the negative procedure, the statutory instrument containing them is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of Senedd Cymru;</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>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 o

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>Where regulations under this Act made or to be made by a Northern Ireland Department—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are subject to the ne

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-143-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 Ass

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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 mean

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-143-9"><num>(9)</num><content>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.</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>This Act binds the Crown, subject to subsection <ref href="#section-144-2">(2)</ref>.</content></subsect

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-144-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Act binds the Crown, subject to subsection <ref href="#section-144-2">(2)</ref>.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-144-2"><num>(2)</num><content>An amendment or repeal made by this Act binds the Crown to the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</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>There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-145-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any expenditure in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-145-a"><num>(a)</num><content>any expenditure incurred under or by virtue of this Act by the Secretary of State, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-145-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.</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>In Part 1 of this Act (environmental governance)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-a"><num>(a)</num><in

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In Part 1 of this Act (environmental governance)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>Chapter 1 (improving the natural environ

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>Chapter 1 (improving the natural environment), except for sections 17 to 20;</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>section 28 (monitoring and reporting on environmental improvement plans and targets);</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>sections 17 to 19 (policy statement on environmental principles) extend to England and Wales and Scotland;</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>the remaining provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Part 2 of this Act (environmental governance: Northern Ireland) extends to Northern Ireland, except that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>i

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an amendment or repeal made by Part 2 of Schedule 3 has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In Part 3 of this Act (waste and resource efficiency)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the following provisions extend to England and Wales,

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>section 5

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations);</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>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs);</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>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information);</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>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements);</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>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</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>the following provisions extend to England and Wales and Northern Ireland—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>section 54 and Sche

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes);</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>sections 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items);</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>the following provisions extend to England and Wales—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>section 60 (hazardous waste);</conte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-146-3-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>section 60 (hazardous waste);</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>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</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>section 68 (littering enforcement);</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>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order) extends to Northern Ireland;</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>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 subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In Part 4 of this Act (air quality and environmental recall)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 73 and Schedule 12 (smoke control are

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 73 and Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) extend to England and Wales;</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>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</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>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 subsec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In Part 5 of this Act (water)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows) extend

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows) extends to England and Wales;</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>sections 89 and 93 (water quality) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;</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>section 90 (water quality - powers of Welsh Ministers) extends to England and Wales;</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>section 91 (water quality - powers of Northern Ireland Department) extends to Northern Ireland;</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>section 92 (Solway Tweed river basin district) extends to England and Wales and Scotland;</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>an amendment or repeal has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Part 6 of this Act (nature and biodiversity) extends to England and Wales, except that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the amendments made

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the amendments made by Schedule 15 (biodiversity gain in nationally significant infrastructure projects) have the same extent as the provisions amended, and</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-146-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 116 and Schedule 17 (use of forest risk commodities in commercial activity) extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Part 7 of this Act (conservation covenants) extends to England and Wales.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-146-8"><num>(8)</num><content>This Part (miscellaneous and general provisions) extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</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>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The following provisions of this Act come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 63 (pr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 63 (procedure for regulations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990);</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>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 regulat

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>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—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</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>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</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>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to England and Wales and Scotland;</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>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to England and Wales;</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>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items) so far as relating to England and Wales;</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>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to England and Wales;</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>section 58 (electronic waste tracking);</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>section 66 and Schedule 10 (enforcement powers);</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>section 70 (regulation of polluting activities);</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>section 80 (storm overflows) and section 84 (report on elimination of discharges from storm overflows);</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>section 88 (water abstraction in England);</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>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content>sections 90, 92 and 93 (water quality);</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>section 97 (disclosure of HMRC information).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint —</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 1 (environmental governance);</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>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to England;</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>section 57 (separate collection of waste);</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>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to England;</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>section 62 (transfrontier shipments of waste);</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>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Environment Agency;</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>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to England;</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>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (2) and (4) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</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>section 72 and Schedule 11 (local air quality management framework);</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>Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 12 (smoke control areas) and section 73 so far as relating to those Parts;</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>sections 74 to 77 (recall of motor vehicles);</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>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in England;</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>sections 81 and 82 (reporting and monitoring duties relating to discharges from storm overflows etc);</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>section 83 (reduction of adverse impacts of storm overflows);</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>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 s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-p"><num>(p)</num><content>section 86 and Schedule 13 (appointment of water and sewerage undertakers in England);</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>section 94 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: England);</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>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in England;</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-3-s"><num>(s)</num><content>Part 6 (nature and biodiversity);</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>Part 7 (conservation covenants).</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>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such d

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Wales;</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>section 60 (hazardous waste), so far as relating to Wales;</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>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Natural Resources Body for Wales;</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>section 68 (littering enforcement), so far as relating to Wales;</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>in section 69 (fixed penalty notices), subsections (3) and (5) and subsection (1) so far as relating to those subsections;</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="comment

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content>sections 78 and 79 (water management plans etc), so far as relating to undertakers whose areas are wholly or mainly in Wales;</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>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 suc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content>section 95 (valuation of other land in drainage districts: Wales);</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>section 96 (valuation of agricultural land in drainage districts), so far as relating to internal drainage districts which are wholly or mainly in Wales.</content></level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>The following provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations appoint—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-a"><num>(a)</num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Scotland;</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>section 64 (charging powers), so far as relating to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>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—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Part 2 (environmental governance: Northern Ireland);</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>section 50 and Schedule 4 (producer responsibility obligations), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</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>section 51 and Schedule 5 (producer responsibility for disposal costs) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</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>section 52 and Schedule 6 (resource efficiency information) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</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>section 53 and Schedule 7 (resource efficiency requirements) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</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>section 54 and Schedule 8 (deposit schemes) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</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>section 55 and Schedule 9 (charges for single use items), so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</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>section 56 (carrier bag charge) so far as relating to Northern Ireland;</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>section 59 (electronic waste tracking: Northern Ireland);</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>section 61 (hazardous waste: Northern Ireland);</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>section 65 (waste charging: Northern Ireland);</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>section 67 (enforcement powers: Northern Ireland);</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>section 71 (waste regulation: amendment of Northern Ireland Order);</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>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

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-6-o"><num>(o)</num><content>section 91 (water quality: powers of Northern Ireland Department);</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>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 Sched

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>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 c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-147-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>paragraphs 16 and 17(7);</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-8"><num>(8)</num><content>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://ww

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-9"><num>(9)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-147-10"><num>(10)</num><content>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to appoint different days for different purposes or areas.</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>The Secretary of State may by regulations make transitional or saving provision in connection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><content>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.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-2"><num>(2)</num><content>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)</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-3"><num>(3)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-4"><num>(4)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Regulations under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by the Welsh Ministers, may contain only provision which, if contained

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>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;</content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>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 Parlia

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>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 Ass

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>Regulations under this section made by the Secretary of State may not contain provision that could be contained in regulations under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-148-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made by the Welsh Ministers, unless the Welsh Ministers consent;</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>made by the Scottish Ministers, unless the Scottish Ministers consent;</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>made by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, unless the Department consents.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-7"><num>(7)</num><content>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

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-148-8"><num>(8)</num><content>A power to make regulations or an order under this section includes power to make different provision for different purposes or areas.</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>This Act may be cited as the Environment Act 2021.</content></section>

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