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S. 94 modified (E.) (6.4.2010) by The Bristol Port Health Authority Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1214), arts. 1, 4, Sch.
S. 61(9) excluded (11.10.2023) by The Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1033), arts. 1, 8(2) (with arts. 36, 37, Sch. 9 paras. 14, 44(1), 76, 103)
S. 61(9) excluded (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), arts. 1, 42(2) (with arts. 4, 50)
Words in s. 30(5) substituted (E.W.) (1.1.2017) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154), reg. 1(1), Sch. 29 para. 3(a) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)
S. 43 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(2)(j); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.
Ss. 30F-31A repealed (1.4.2006) by The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), art. 1, sch. Pt. I (with sch. Pt. III)
S. 61(9) excluded (18.9.2009) by The London Underground (Victoria Station Upgrade) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2364), arts. 1, 38(2)(a)
S. 61(9) excluded (9.2.2021) by The A1 Birtley to Coal House Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/74), arts. 1, 42(2) (with art. 5, Sch. 27 para. 36)
Words in s. 56(1) repealed (25.6.2003) by The Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/331), art. 1, Sch. para. 4(4)(a)
S. 61(9) excluded (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), arts. 1, 33(5) (with arts. 35, 36)
S. 61(9) excluded (23.10.2014) by The South Hook Combined Heat and Power Plant Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2846), arts. 1, 8(2)
S. 61(9) excluded (7.8.2015) by The Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1561), arts. 1, 6(2) (with art. 44)
S. 61(9) excluded (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), arts. 1, 34(2)
S. 61(9) excluded (15.3.2021) by The Wheelabrator Kemsley K3 Generating Station Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/173), arts. 1, 13(3)
S. 61(9) excluded (30.5.2007) by The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company (Seaforth River Terminal) Harbour Revision Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1440), arts. 1(1), 17(2)(a) (with arts. 19, 20)
S. 30A restricted (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, Sch. 8 para. 39(2)(a)(v) (with reg. 78, Sch. 5 para. 2)
S. 61(9) excluded (10.3.2022) by The Thurrock Flexible Generation Plant Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/157), arts. 1, 9(2) (with Sch. 8 Pt. 6 para. 19)
S. 61 modified (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 26 para. 1(1)
S. 61(9) excluded (7.9.2023) by The A38 Derby Junctions Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/923), arts. 1, 43(2) (with arts. 4, 45, Sch. 9 paras. 6, 46, 54(1))
S. 61(9) excluded (2.12.2021) by The South Humber Bank Energy Centre Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1259), arts. 1, 24(2) (with Sch. 8 para. 48)
S. 61(9) excluded (21.4.2015) by The Network Rail (Ordsall Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/780), arts. 1, 34(2) (with art. 36(2))
S. 94(3) repealed (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), art. 1, Sch. Pt. I (with Sch. Pt. III)
Words in s. 62(2)(a) inserted (12.7.2016) by Armed Forces Act 2016 (c. 21), ss. 17(3), 19(3)(b)
Sch. 2 para. 4 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13
S. 61(9) excluded (25.4.2024) by The Network Rail (Church Fenton Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/526), arts. 1, 28(2) (with art. 28(4))
Words in s. 30(1)(a) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 115(a) (with Sch. 7)
S. 61(9) excluded (S.) (1.3.2019) by The Stornoway Port Authority Harbour Revision Order 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/76), arts. 1(1), 28(2) (with art. 31)
S. 69 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(2)(p); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch. S. 69 omitted (E.W.) (1.10.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 13 para. 12; S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(f)
Word in s. 30Z(5)(a) substituted (30.11.2016) by The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1034), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 2(3)(a)
S. 61(9) excluded (8.8.2017) by The Wrexham Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/766), arts. 1, 8(2)
S. 61(9) excluded (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 56(2) (with arts. 51, 57)
S. 61(9) excluded (27.7.2023) by The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/778), arts. 1, 44(3) (with arts. 5, 53, Sch. 8 paras. 6, 64)
S. 61(9) excluded (22.8.2013) by The Leeds Railway Station (Southern Entrance) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1933), arts. 1, 40(2)(a)
S. 61(9) excluded (29.10.2020) by The Southampton to London Pipeline Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1099), arts. 1, 41(4) (with art. 32, Sch. 9 para. 36)
S. 61(9) excluded (3.11.2022) by The Network Rail (Huddersfield to Westtown (Dewsbury) Improvements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1067), arts. 1, 41(2) (with art. 41(4))
Words in s. 30(5)(b) substituted (E.W.) (6.4.2010) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 26 para. 3(b) (with reg. 1(2), Sch. 4)
S. 61(9) excluded (17.3.2010) by The Harwich Parkeston Quay Harbour Revision Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/626), arts. 1, 16 (with art. 20)
Pt. 3 modified in part (6.4.2010) by The Southampton Port Health Authority Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1218), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch.
Words in s. 61(2) substituted (S.) (1.5.2005) by Building (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 8), s. 59(1), Sch. 6 para. 10(b) (with s. 53); S.S.I. 2004/404, art. 2(1)
S. 61(9) excluded (1.8.2022) by The Northumberland Line Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/820), arts. 1, 29(2) (with Sch. 10 paras. 21, 43)
S. 61(9) excluded (1.4.2015) by The Knottingley Power Plant Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/680), arts. 1, 9(2) (with Sch. 8 para. 10)
S. 90 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(2)(s); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.
S. 61(9) excluded (2.8.2016) by The Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/684), arts. 1, 49(2) (with arts. 46, 47, Sch. 9 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 12(2))
S. 61(9) excluded (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), arts. 1, 37(2) (with arts. 6, 42)
S. 61(9) excluded (S.) (11.4.2017) by The Network Rail (Glasgow Queen Street Station) Order 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/100), arts. 1, 40(2) (with art. 37)
Words in s. 55A repealed (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(5); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.
S. 61(9) excluded (2.8.2016) by The Meaford Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/779), arts. 1, 9(2)
S. 30(1)(aa) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 115(b) (with Sch. 7)
S. 61(9) excluded (23.6.2015) by The Norfolk County Council (Norwich Northern Distributor Road (A1067 to A47(T)) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1347), arts. 1, 39(2)
Words in s. 62(2)(a) substituted (S.) (25.6.2003) by The Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/331), art. 1, Sch. para. 4(5)(b)
S. 61(9) excluded (9.6.2015) by The White Moss Landfill Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1317), arts. 1, 18(2) (with art. 5)
S. 94 modified (6.4.2010) by The Portsmouth Port Health Authority Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1217), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch.
S. 61(9) excluded (2.10.2014) by The Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2441), arts. 1, 9(3) (with art. 33)
S. 61(9) excluded (6.11.2013) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Second City Crossing) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2587), arts. 1, 46(2)(a) (with arts. 42, 43)
S. 61(9) restricted (28.2.2013) by The Rookery South (Resource Recovery Facility) Order 2011 2013 (S.I. 2013/680), art. 9(2)
S. 61(9) excluded (19.8.2016) by The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/818), arts. 1, 34(2) (with art. 35)
S. 61(9) excluded (21.11.2013) by The Network Rail (Redditch Branch Enhancement) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2809), arts. 1, 30(2) (with arts. 27(2), 39, Sch. 10 para. 4)
Words in s. 62(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 45; S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2
S. 61(9) excluded (4.3.2020) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham Eastside Extension) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/141), arts. 1, 50(2) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10 para. 19)
S. 61(7) excluded (23.4.2025) by The Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant Relocation Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/452), art. 1, Sch. 17 para. 7(2)
S. 61(9) excluded (E.W.) (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), arts. 1, 10(2) (with art. 39)
S. 61(9) excluded (28.9.2007) by The London Gateway Logistics and Commercial Centre Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2657), arts. 1, 26(2)(a) (with arts. 19, 28, Sch. 3 para. 13(2))
S. 61(9) excluded (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 36(2) (with Sch. 9 para. 144)
S. 56(1)(2) restricted (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, Sch. 8 para. 39(2)(a)(v) (with reg. 78, Sch. 5 para. 2)
Words in s. 104(1) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(9)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.
S. 61(9) excluded (22.7.2020) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/706), arts. 1, 8(2) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16 para. 66)
Pt. 3: functions etc. assigned to the Port Health Authority (7.11.2024) by The London Port Health Authority Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1161), arts. 1(1), 4(2), Sch. (with arts. 4(3), 5(2))
S. 73(3A) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), Sch. 3 para. 39(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.
S. 61(9) excluded (31.12.2014) by The Hornsea One Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3331), arts. 1, 31(2) (with arts. 37, 38)
S. 94 modified (6.4.2010) by The Cornwall Port Health Authority Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1215), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. (with art. 2)
S. 17 repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43), s. 164(3), Sch. 16 Pt. II; S.S.I. 2015/72, art. 2(2)(b)
S. 97 modified (E.) (6.4.2010) by The Southampton Port Health Authority Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1218), arts. 1(1), 4, Sch.
S. 61(9) excluded (13.3.2024) by The Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/230), arts. 1, 40(2) (with Sch. 11 paras. 5, 22, 37, 47, 82, 110)
S. 31B repealed (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(2)(e); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.
S. 88 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(2)(r); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.
S. 61(9) excluded (11.3.2015) by The Dogger Bank Creyke Beck Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/318), arts. 1, 12(2) (with arts. 12(3), 40, 41, Sch. 12 Pt. 1 paras. 4, 9(2), 10, Sch. 12 Pt. 2 paras. 4(2)(3), 19, Sch. 12 Pt. 4 paras. 3, 4, 16)
Words in s. 74(1)(a) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), Sch. 3 para. 16(8)(a); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), Sch.
S. 61(9) excluded (8.9.2022) by The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/934), arts. 1, 46(2)
S. 60(7) excluded (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), art. 1, Sch. 19 Pt. 1 para. 13(2)
S. 60 applied (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), art. 1, Sch. 19 Pt. 1 para. 13(3)
Words in s. 30(1) inserted (1.4.1996) by Environment Act 1995 (c. 25), Sch. 22 para. 27(a); S.I. 1996/186, art. 3
S. 4(4) repealed (E.W.) by Water Act 1989 (c. 15), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58, Sch. 27 Pt. I
S. 61(9) excluded (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 44(2) (with Sch. 12)
S. 61(9) excluded (29.12.2025) by The Helios Renewable Energy Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1372), arts. 1, 7(2) (with Sch. 9)
S. 61(9) excluded (4.3.2026) by The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/138), arts. 1(2), 7(2) (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 18)
S. 61(9) excluded (11.3.2026) by The Fenwick Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/151), arts. 1, 7(2) (with Sch. 14)
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Grant of, and compensation for, rights of entry etc.
Appeals against works notices.
Consequences of not complying with a works notice.
Power of water authorities to exclude unregistered vessels from rivers etc.
Enforcement notices as respects discharge consents.
Investigation of water pollution problems arising from closure of mines.
Regulations under this Part.
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Codes of practice for minimising noise.
Regulations about sulphur content of oil fuel for furnaces or engines.
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Prohibition of disclosure of information.
Local inquiries.
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Application to Isles of Scilly.
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Appeals to Secretary of State and magistrates’ court.
Regulations about sulphur content of oil fuel for furnaces or engines.
Appeals to Crown Court or Court of Session against decisions of magistrates’ court or sheriff.
Alteration of penalties.
General application to Scotland.
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Provisions supplementary to s. 5.
Introductory.
Operations by river purification authorities to remedy or forestall pollution of water.
General application to Scotland.
General application to Scotland.
Alteration of penalties.
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Application to Isles of Scilly.
Regulations about motor fuel.
Application to Isles of Scilly.
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