Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Chapter 43).

Subject

Environment gen., Land & soil, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

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

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 164.

Abstract

An Act to make provision for the improved control of pollution arising from certain industrial and other processes; to re-enact the provisions of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 relating to waste on land with modifications as respects the functions of the regulatory and other authorities concerned in the collection and disposal of waste and to make further provision in relation to such waste; to restate the law defining statutory nuisances and improve the summary procedures for dealing with them, to provide for the termination of the existing controls over offensive trades or businesses and to provide for the extension of the Clean Air Acts to prescribe gases; to amend the law relating to to litter and to make further provision for imposing or conferring powers to impose duties to keep public places clear of litter and clean; to make provision conferring powers in relation to trolleys abandoned on land in the open air; to amend the radioactive Substances Act 1960; to make provision for the control of genetically modified organisms; to make provision for the abolition of the Nature Conservancy Council and for the creation of councils to replace it and discharge the functions of that Council and, as respects Wales, the Countryside Commission; to make further provision for the control of importation, exportation, use, supply or storage of prescribed substances and articles and the importation or exportation of prescribed descriptions of waste; to confer powers to obtain information about potentially hazardous substances on, over or under land; to amend section 31(7)(a), 31A(2)(c)(i) and 32(7)(a) of the Control of Pollution Act 1974; to amend provisons of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 as regards to dumping of waste at sea; to make further provison as respects the prevention of oil pollution from ships; to make provision for and in connection with the identification and control of dogs; to confer powers to control the burning of crop residues; to make provision in relation to financial or other assistance for purposes connected with environment; to make provison as respects superannuation of employees of the Groundwork Foundation and for renumerating the chairman of the Inland Waterways Amenity Advisory Council; and for purposes connected with those purposes. The Act consists of 164 sections and 16 Schedules.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Water Act 1989 (Chapter 15).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1989 (2017)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Basic legislation, Institution, Non-governmental entity, River basin institution, Freshwater pollution, Flood, Navigation, Water conservation zone, Water supply, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Freshwater resources management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 3467 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments)(Wales) Regulations 2006 (W.S.I. No. 2988 (W. 277) of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2000 (S.S.I. No. 178 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. No. 179 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 3240 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments)(England) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 1379 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Isles of Scilly) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 1381 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Waste Management Plan for Scotland Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. No. 251 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Environmental planning, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminated Land (Wales) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 2989 (W. 278) of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 175 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Waste Recycling Payments) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 743 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Waste management, Policy/planning, Recycling/reuse, Environmental fees/charges

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

Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 1380 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management (Miscellaneous Provisions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 1156 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (W.S.I. No. 739 (W. 67) of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 811 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Organic waste, Classification/declassification, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. No. 300 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 2146 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers and Modification of Enactments) (England)(Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 2147 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 2153 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. No. 289 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (England) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 1478 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2000 (No. 227 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Registration

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

Special Waste Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 972 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Data collection/reporting, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 894 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (W.S.I. No. 1806 (W.138) of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Controlled Waste (Fixed Penalty Notices) (Scotland) Order 2004 (S.S.I. No. 432 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prescribed Waste (Wales) Regulations 2001 (S.I. No. 1303 (W. 104) of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Waste management, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 1056 of 1994).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1994

Keyword: Waste management, Waste disposal, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 (No. 2839 of 1991).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991

Keyword: Waste management, Pollution control, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. No. 4 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Waste management, Pollution control, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Litter (Fixed Penalties) (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. No. 315 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. No. 358 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Controlled Waste (Fixed Penalty Notices) (Scotland) Order 2014 (S.S.I. No. 320 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 760 (W. 151) of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Public health, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Unauthorised Deposit of Waste (Fixed Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2017 (W.S.I. No. 1024 (W. 262) of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 162 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Public health, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Genetically Modified Organisms (Risk Assessment) (Records and Exemptions) Regulations 1996 (S.I. No. 1106 of 1996).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1996

Keyword: Biosafety, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Biotechnology, EIA, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 1227 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Radiation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Flood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Microbeads) (England) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 1312 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Public health, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection (Cotton Buds) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. No. 271 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control

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

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments)(Wales) Regulations 2006 (W.S.I. No. 2988 (W. 277) of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (2005 Chapter 16).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Environmental planning, Education, Noise pollution, Policy/planning, Waste management, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. No. 179 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 3240 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (Commencement No.1 and Savings) (Wales) Order 2006 (W.S.I. No. 768 (W.75) (C.18) of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Waste management, Waste disposal, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments)(England) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 1379 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Waste Management Plan for Scotland Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. No. 251 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Environmental planning, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning Act 2008 (Cap. 29).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Institution, EIA, Expropriation, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Waste management, Waterworks, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 1799 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Mining, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Amendment of Section 57) (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 3026 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

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

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

Waste (Household Waste Duty of Care) (Wales) Regulations 2006 (W.S.I. No. 123 (W. 16) of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Waste management, Waste domestic sources

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

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Amendment of Fixed Penalty Amount) (England) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 1150 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

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

Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 3381 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulatory Reform (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) Order 2005 (S.I. 634 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Land-use planning, Institution

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

Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1991

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Migratory species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Land-use planning, Water supply, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (S.S.I. No. 99 of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Genetically modified organism (GMO)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste Minimisation Act 1998 (Chapter 44).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1998

Keyword: Pollution control, Institution, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste (Household Waste Duty of Care) (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 2900 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Waste management, Waste domestic sources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 894 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (W.S.I. No. 1806 (W.138) of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991 (Chapter C. 28).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1992 (1999)

Keyword: Water abstraction, Water shortage/drought, Irrigation, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Protected area, National parks, Institution, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act 1995 (Chapter 25).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1995 (2021)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (2000 Chapter 37).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Servitude, Land-use planning, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Institution, Protected area

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

Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. No. 148 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste (Meaning of Hazardous Waste and European Waste Catalogue) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.S.I. No. 188 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 1360 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Solid waste

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

Unauthorised Deposit of Waste (Fixed Penalties) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 334 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Environment (Amendment of Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990: Contaminated Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (S.S.I. No. 99 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Freshwater pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control

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

Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2015 (W.S.I. No. 1417 (W. 141) of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Solid waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Waste (Meaning of Recovery) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 738 of 2016).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2016

Keyword: Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste disposal

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

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

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

Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2018 (W.S.I. No. 1417 (W. 141) of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Classification/declassification, Hazardous substances, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Act 1990 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. No. 332 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (England) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 1050 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Pollution control, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Protection Act 1990Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. No. 332 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Waste disposal, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX