Environmental Protection Act 1990

Type Public General Act
Publication 1990-11-01
Last updated 2026-03-11
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
Reform history JSON API
667

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

673

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

677

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

678

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

686

In s. 123(7)(b) the word "general" inserted (S.) (5.12.2002) after the word "the" where it first appears by Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release) (Scotland) Regulations 2002 (S.S.I. 2002/541), reg. 33(2)(b)

690

Words in s. 75(5)(e) substituted (S.) (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, s. 79, Sch. 3 para. 17; S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(f)(h) (with arts. 3-13)

691

Act (with exceptions specified in the affecting S.I.): functions transferred (1.7.1999) by virtue of S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1 (as amended (1.10.2004 for specified purposes) by 2003 c. 37, ss. 100(6)(7), 105(3); S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(s) and (15.12.2006) by S.I. 2006/3334, art. 2, Sch.)

692

S. 3(8) repealed (2.12.1999) by 1998 c. 47, s. 100(2), Sch. 15 (with s. 95); S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.

693

Words in s. 88(9)(a) repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 167(12), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2

694

Words in s. 88(9)(b) repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1)(2), Sch. 13 para. 167(12), Sch. 14; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)(d), Sch. 2

695

S. 88 extended (with modifications) (E.W.) (19.9.1995) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 70, 125(3), Sch. 9 para. 12(b) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7) S. 88(2)-(8) applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (17.8.1996) by 1996 c. 20, ss. 4(2)(3), 8(2) (with s. 1) (as amended (1.4.2002) by S.I. 2002/425, art. 2)

696

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only.

697

This version of this provision has been created for Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

698

Ss. 44ZA-44ZD and preceding cross-heading inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), ss. 34(1), 62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), Sch.

699

S. 47A inserted (E.W.) (30.12.2003) by Household Waste Recycling Act 2003 (c. 29), ss. 3, 5(2)

701

In s. 78A(9) in definition of "controlled waters" words inserted (1.10.2004 for E. and 11.11.2004 for W.) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(f), 105; S.I. 2004/2528, art. 2(q) (with art. 4, Sch.); S.I. 2004/2916, art. 2(e)

702

Words in s. 78A(5)(a) inserted (S.) (21.12.2005) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(d)(i)

703
705

Words in s. 78A(6)(a) inserted (S.) (21.12.2005) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(e)(i)

706
708

Words in s. 78A(7)(b)(i) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

710

Words in s. 78A(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(b)

711

Words in s. 78A(7)(a)(ii) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(f)

712

Words in s. 78A(7)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(g)

713

Word in s. 78A(7)(b)(i) inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(h)

714

Words in s. 78A(7)(b)(ii) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(i)

715

Words in s. 78A(7)(c) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(j)

716
717

Words in s. 78A(8) from "pollution" to the end deleted and substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(k)(ii)

718

In s. 78A(9) definition of "controlled waters" deleted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(l)(i)(aa)

719

In s. 78A(9) definition of "pollution of controlled waters" deleted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(l)(i)(bb)

720

In s. 78A(9) definition of "pollution" inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(l)(ii)

721

In s. 78A(9) definition of "the water environment" inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(3)(l)(ii)

722

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales

723

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland

724
725

Word in s. 78C(10)(b) inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(4)(b)

726

Words in s. 78C(10)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

727

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales

728

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland

729

S. 98(1A) inserted (E.W.) (7.4.2005) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), s. 26

730
731

Words in s. 98(2)(c)(ii) repealed (6.11.2006 for E. and 2.1.2008 for W.) by Education Act 2002 (c. 32), ss. 215(1)(2), 216, Sch. 21 para. 10, Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2006/2895, art. 2; S.I. 2007/3611, art. 4(1), Sch. Pt. 1 (with Sch. Pt. 3 para. 1)

732

Word in s. 75(6) omitted (S.) (21.1.2005) by virtue of The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(a)

733

S. 75(6)(e) and preceding word added (S.) (21.1.2005) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(b)

734

Words in s. 75(7) inserted (S.) (21.1.2005) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(c)

735

Word in s. 75(7)(b) added (S.) (21.1.2005) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(d)

736
737

Words in s. 75(8) omitted (S.) (21.1.2005) by virtue of The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/22), regs. 1, 3(4)(f)

738

Words in s. 75 heading substituted (E.W.) (16.7.2005) by The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/894), regs. 1(1), 74(a) (with reg. 75)

739
740

S. 75(3) repealed (1.4.2003 for S. for certain purposes, 1.1.2005 otherwise for S. and 15.5.2006 for E.W.) by 1995 c. 25, ss. 120(1)(3), 125(3), Sch. 22 para. 88(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.S.I. 2003/206, art. 2; S.S.I. 2004/541, art. 2; S.I. 2006/934, art. 2

741

Words in s. 78E(4)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

742

Words in s. 78E(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(5)(a)

743

Words in s. 78E(4)(b) inserted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(5)(b)

744

Words in s. 78E(5)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(5)(c)

745

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

746

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

747

Words in s. 78G(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

748

Words in s. 78G(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(6)(a)

749

Words in s. 78G(3)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(6)(b)

751

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

752

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

753

Words in s. 78H(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

754

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

755

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

756

Words in s. 78J(2)(3) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

757

Words in s. 78J(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(7)(a)

758

Words in s. 78J(3)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(7)(b)

759

Words in s. 78J(3) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(7)(d)

760

Words in s. 78J(3)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(7)(c)

761

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

762

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

763

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

764
765
766

Words in s. 78K(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(8)(b)

767

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

768

Words in s. 78N(3)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

769

Words in s. 78N(1) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(9)(a)

771

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

772

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

775
776

Words in s. 78YB(1)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(11)(a)

777

Words in s. 78YC substituted (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/658), regs. 1, 2(2)

778

S. 79(1)(fa) inserted (E.W.) (16.3.2006 for certain purposes for W., 6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 otherwise for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 101(2), 108; S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 6(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(c)(d)); S.I. 2007/120

779

S. 79(5A) inserted (E.W.) (16.3.2006 for certain purposes for W., 6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 otherwise for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 101(3), 108; S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 6(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(c)(d)); S.I. 2007/120

780

In s. 79(7) definition of "appropriate person" inserted (E.W.) (16.3.2006 for certain purposes for W., 6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 otherwise for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), s. 101(4); S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 6(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(c)(d)); S.I. 2007/120

781

S. 79(7C)(7D) inserted (E.W.) (16.3.2006 for certain purposes for W., 6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 otherwise for W.) by virtue of Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 101(5), 108; S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 6(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(c)(d)); S.I. 2007/120

782

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

783

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

785
786

Words in s. 79(2) inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(3), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

787

S. 79(5B) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(4), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

788

In s. 79(7) definition of "airport" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

789

In s. 79(7) definition of "associated facilities" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

790

In s. 79(7) definition of "bus station" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), s. 102(5); S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7 (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h))

791

In s. 79(7) definition of "goods vehicle operating centre" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

792

In s. 79(7) definition of "harbour premises" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

793

In s. 79(7) definition of "lighthouse" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

794

In s. 79(7) definition of "prison" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

795

In s. 79(7) definition of "public service vehicle operating centre" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

796

In s. 79(7) definition of "railway premises" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

797

In s. 79(7) definition of "relevant separate railway premises" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

798

In s. 79(7) definition of "tramway premises" inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(5), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

799

S. 79(7A)(7B) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(6), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

800

Words in s. 79(8) inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(7), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

801

Words in s. 79(10) inserted (6.4.2006 for E. and 30.1.2007 for W.) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 102(8), 108; S.I. 2006/795, art. 2(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/2797, art. 7(a) (as amended by S.I. 2007/120, art. 3(h)); S.I. 2007/120

802

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

803

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

804

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

805

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

809
810

S. 59A inserted (E.W.) (31.3.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 55(4), 93; S.I. 2004/690, art. 3; S.I. 2004/999, art. 2

811

S. 71(4) inserted (E.W.) (31.3.2004) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 55(5), 93; S.I. 2004/690, art. 3; S.I. 2004/999, art. 2

812

S. 160 modified (E.W.) (31.3.2004 for E. for certain purposes, 31.3.2004 for W. and 6.4.2006 otherwise for E.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (c. 38), ss. 49(3), 93; S.I. 2004/690, art. 4; S.I. 2004/999, art. 2; S.I. 2006/393, art. 2

814

S. 49 repealed (S.) (1.4.2003) by Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 (asp 1), ss. 34(2), 62(2); S.S.I. 2003/134, art. 2(1), Sch.; s. 49 otherwise repealed (25.6.2004 for W. and 1.1.2005 for E.) by Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c. 33), ss. 35(a), 40(7); S.I. 2004/1488, art. 2(2); S.I. 2004/3321, art. 2

819

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

820

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

821

Act applied (with modifications) (13.7.2004) by London Local Authorities Act 2004 (c. i), ss. 1(1), 28(3)

824

Sch. 13 para. 2(1) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

825
829

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

830

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

833

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

834

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

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