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Environment Act 1995 (Chapter 25).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of a body corporate to be known as the Environment Agency and a body corporate to be known as the Scottish Environment Protection Agency; to provide for the transfer of functions, property, rights and liabilities to those bodies and for the conferring of other functions on them; to make provision with respect to contaminated land and abandoned mines; to make further provision in relation to National Parks; to make further provision for the control of pollution, the conservation of natural resources and the conservation or enhancement of the environment; to make provision for imposing obligations on certain persons in respect of certain products or materials; to make provision in relation to fisheries; to make provision for certain enactments to bind the Crown; to make provision with respect to the application of certain enactments in relation to the Isles of Scilly; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Fisheries, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Framework law Basic legislation Institution Environmental planning EIA Offences/penalties Cultural heritage Policy/planning Marine fisheries Soil pollution/quality Certification Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Soil rehabilitation Waste management Flood Drainage/land reclamation Freshwater pollution Sustainable use Protected area National parks
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Please see section 125. Section 120(1) of the Environment Act 1995 shall come into force for Scotland on 1 April 2003 in so far as it relates to the following provisions of Schedule 22:(a) paragraphs 29(21) and (22) (in so far as those provisions are not already in force); and (b) paragraph 88 for the purposes only of the landfill (Scotland) Regulations 2003.
Abstract

The Act consists of 125 sections divided into 5 Parts: The Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (I); Contaminated Land and Abandoned Mines (II); National Parks (III); Air Quality (IV); Miscellaneous, General and Supplemental Provisions (V).

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (Chapter 84).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967 (2020)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (Chapter 51).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1975

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, International trade, Standards, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution, Waterworks, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Inland waters, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 2841 of 1994).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1994

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Sewerage, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Chapter 43).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1990 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, Education, Policy/planning, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Resources Act 1991 (Chapter 57).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991 (2018)

Keyword: Tax/levy, Basic legislation, Institution, Inland waters, Navigation, Irrigation, Freshwater pollution, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Freshwater resources management, River basin institution, Waterworks, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. No. 228 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Waste management, Waste disposal, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Recycling/reuse

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Stewardship (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 621 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Agricultural land, Soil pollution/quality, Subsidy/incentive, Fertilizers/nutrients, Contract/agreement, Policy/planning, Ecological production/organic production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act 1995 (Commencement No. 16 and Saving Provision) (England) Order 2000 (No. 340 (C.8) of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act 1995 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 1108 of 1999).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 605 of 1998).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Environmental fees/charges, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Air Quality (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (S.S.I No. 97 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 526 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural commodities, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Milk/dairy products, Fish products, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Fruits/edible nuts, Beverages, Animal health, Animal production, Plant production, Plant protection, Waste management, Waste disposal, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Park Authorities (Wales) Order 1995 (S.I. No. 2803 of 1995).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995

Keyword: Institution, National parks, Protected area, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Countryside Stewardship (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 41 of 2020).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2020

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural land, Soil pollution/quality, Subsidy/incentive, Fertilizers/nutrients, Contract/agreement, Plant production, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable development, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. No. 226 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 (2009 Asp 12).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Climate change, Institution, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Energy conservation/energy production, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commons Act 2006 (Chapter 26).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Farming, Pastoralism, Agricultural development, Land reform, Land tenure, Servitude, Range, Traditional rights/customary rights, Land-use planning, Cadastre/land registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Common property, Community management, Grazing, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 (2009 Asp 6).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009 (2019)

Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Tax/levy, Institution, Hazards, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 937 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Organic waste, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act 2003 (Chapter 37).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Water supply, Freshwater resources management, Institution, Inland waters, Irrigation, Freshwater pollution, Flood, Water shortage/drought, Waterworks, Water abstraction, Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 675 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Mining, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Cap. 23).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquatic Animal Health (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. No. 85 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Quarantine, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Fish products, Internal trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Batteries (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.R. No. 247 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Solid waste, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Soil pollution/quality

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 463 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Quarantine, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Fish products, Internal trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (2004 asp 6).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004 (2017)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater resources management, Wetlands, Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Birds, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Licensing Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. No. 275 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pollution control, Waste management, Authorization/permit, Sewerage, Data collection/reporting, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Licensing (England and Wales) (Amendment and Related Provisions) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 883 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Licensing (England and Wales)(Amendment and Related Provisions)(No. 2) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 1528 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Landfill (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. No. 235 of 2003).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2003

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil rehabilitation, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. 694 (C. 25) of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Inland waters, Waterworks, Flood, Tax/levy, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme and National Emissions Inventory (Amendment) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 3135 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Emissions, Emissions trading, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Climate change, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental fees/charges, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Transfrontier Shipment of Waste (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 861 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Marine area, Marine pollution, Environmental fees/charges, Pollution control, Waste management, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Charging Schemes) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 2788 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Emissions, Emissions trading, Institution, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 374 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Hydropower generation, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Government Byelaws (Wales) Act 2012 (2012 anaw 2).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (2015 anaw 4).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Institution, Common property, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 475 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Hazards, EIA, Flood, Waterworks, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (2016 anaw 3).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Crustaceans, Aquatic animals, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Waste disposal, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development, Flood, Hazards, Sewerage, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 1154 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Hazards, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Mining, Waste disposal, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Flood, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 1200 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Public health, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Enforcement (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 369 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Public health, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 506 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Water supply, Sewerage, Authorization/permit, Potable water, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act 2021 (Chapter 30).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2021

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Governance, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Environmental audit, EIA, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Research, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Protection forest, Risk assessment/management, Organic waste, Packaging/labelling, Polluter pays principle, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Waste management, Waste prevention, Subsidy/incentive, Drainage/land reclamation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Freshwater resources management, Water shortage/drought, Priorities, Freshwater pollution, Water abstraction, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Persistent Organic Pollutants (Various Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 1099 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Pollution control, Organic waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX