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

Subject

Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Hazardous substances Public health Pollution control Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

These Regulations amend the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43) and the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) for England and Wales in connection with Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste/ The Regulations amend the Environmental Protection Act 1990 by inserting sections 59ZB and 59ZC. These sections give a waste regulation authority or waste collection authority (defined respectively in section 30(1) and (3) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990) the power to issue a notice in respect of waste which is unlawfully kept or disposed of in or on land within the authority’s area. They also amend the Environment Act 1995 by inserting sections 109A to 109N. These sections give the Environment Agency and the Natural Resources Body for Wales the power to issue a “restriction notice” and to apply to the courts for a “restriction order”. A restriction notice (section 109A) is a notice prohibiting access and the importation of waste to premises for a period specified in the notice of no more than 72 hours. A restriction order (section 109D) is an order made by the courts which prohibits access and the importation of waste to the premises for a period specified in the order, which may not exceed 6 months. It can be extended, varied or discharged (sections 109F and 109G). A decision of the courts may be appealed (section 109L).

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste and repealing certain Directives.

Legislation | European Union | 2008 (2018)

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Solid waste, Sustainable development, Precautionary principle, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Public health, Soil pollution/quality, Policy/planning, Public participation, Food waste, Basic legislation, Recycling/reuse, Packaging/labelling, Hazardous waste, Registration, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Organic waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

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

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