Environmental Protection Act 1990

[^key-040c5e87d55e20f2adabf5bcd54af751]: S. 82(2) restricted (18.6.2020) by The A63 (Castle Street Improvement, Hull) Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/556), arts. 1, 39(1) (with arts. 5, 44)

[^key-04885efeebded4d8c2455ac5c424c15f]: Words in s. 57(8) substituted (E.W.) (29.3.2011) by The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/988), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(6) (with regs. 2, 47(2))

[^key-04edbe4b1d6eeaa4bc35b28ca44d121b]: Words in s. 78A(9) 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. 216(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-05439859ba072bee4b8aa43687b6d5f8]: S. 80(9)(b) and word repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-062d92d14c6d041ef9386171423a152f]: Pt. 3 applied (with modifications) (S.) (18.3.2011) by Forth Crossing Act 2011 (asp 2), ss. 71(3), 80(2) (with ss. 69, 78); S.S.I. 2011/38, art. 2, sch.

[^key-063a54a97de2c2d20dd896f5f19dfeeb]: Word in s. 156(1)(a) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 29(8)

[^key-070b1d7ce6ff08ff9fe031569e1532b4]: S. 57(3A) inserted (S.) (23.10.2019) by The Environmental Protection Act 1990 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/332), regs. 1(1), 2(b)

[^key-072bb9275956aaefe1e80a9acc323299]: Words in s. 33 substituted (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 2(2)(a) (with sch. 23)

[^key-0810de0ecc509a37cbc59d3bf25086a1]: S. 34ZC inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 14(3), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-08bbee0d6c565035594ec5e37ebe3b46]: Words in s. 79(3)(i) inserted (E.W.) (1.5.2022) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 12 para. 25 (with s. 144, Sch. 12 para. 26); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(d)

[^key-08de0d728c58a85f70f3412d5749ae33]: Words in s. 33C(8) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 117 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-08ff789cacd3276cbb91a19bfbf971c7]: Words in s. 141(5)(b) omitted (24.1.2022) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(6)(c), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-0916287ec746e9a17baed938d8d8b25a]: Words in s. 52(1A) omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 13 para. 6(25); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(g)

[^key-09626263fe783c054c41bd97d177369f]: Words in s. 142(7) substituted (14.8.2012) by The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1916), reg. 1(2), Sch. 34 para. 41 (with Sch. 32)

[^key-0a438090dcd80e7337b00ceafa846731]: S. 140(5) repealed (22.7.2012) by The Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances (Abolition) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1923), art. 1(2), Sch.

[^key-0a74c4dda832834b2c347d8239d303a4]: S. 57(8) substituted (S.) (23.10.2019) by The Environmental Protection Act 1990 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/332), regs. 1(1), 2(c)

[^key-0aeae9074a68f53a37ae213d87156012]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.3.2026) by The Fenwick Solar Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/151), arts. 1, 7(1) (with Sch. 14)

[^key-0afe5258107baf067667beb9053d5088]: S. 106A inserted (13.11.2025 for specified purposes) by Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 (c. 6), ss. 41(2), 48(4) (with s. 46); S.I. 2025/575, reg. 2(5)

[^key-0b131bab370e781066f817ba4053ea5d]: S. 82(2) restricted (9.1.2014) by The National Grid (King’s Lynn B Power Station Connection) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3200), arts. 1, 15(1)

[^key-0c674ec316542758ff77fd07b924604e]: S. 75(10)-(12) omitted (E.W.) (29.3.2011) by virtue of The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/988), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(8)(b) (with regs. 2, 47(2))

[^key-0c6bc67df073184f2a8dc8a26097597c]: Words in s. 88(10) substituted (S.) (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(f)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)

[^key-0c924e565b6a4c503c03613f44778855]: S. 84 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(c); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-0e73e66aca0efc81bc2925bc33aaa16c]: S. 82(2) restricted (27.9.2024) by The Cottam Solar Project Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/943), arts. 1, 7(1) (with art. 48, Sch. 15)

[^key-0e74b173a3ec3d13109485c3d199b5ee]: Words in s. 75(1A) substituted (1.10.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/904), regs. 1(1), 3

[^key-0e7fe122dcca51a325d0b117bb4f6220]: Ss. 45AA, 45AB inserted (E.W.) (18.10.2023) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), ss. 65, 88(3)(b); S.I. 2023/1096, art. 2(a)

[^key-0ee76e3e31e74da7a304ced555a43375]: S. 45AZA(5) excluded (31.3.2025) by The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/140), regs. 1(2), 3(2)

[^key-0fa5ce13299bd586054edfdcc736328a]: S. 141(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 141(1) (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(3), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-0fef2f20fc3a0ac70c44e42d600a323b]: S. 47ZB(2)(b)(i) omitted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 15.6.2015 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 58(4)(a), 115(2)(c); S.I. 2015/994, art. 8

[^key-10e200f394b8c655413ca35831a593e1]: S. 82(2) restricted (2.10.2014) by The Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2441), arts. 1, 9(1) (with art. 33)

[^key-11b856a05039e01931b7d6531a23f936]: S. 89(2)(c) inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 111(3)(b); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-12948e0a15fba88fe4534bad98f129d3]: Word in s. 34B(11) 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. 213 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-12b7c4f8d10c741917c78ef37f490845]: S. 88(8A)-(8D) inserted (S.) (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(e); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)

[^key-12bc5ceb1357f0a94f87e23d5819ae6b]: Word in s. 73A(2) inserted (E.W.) (21.2.2019) by The Household Waste Duty of Care (Fixed Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/331), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(b)

[^key-1342fe256f53886b3c02879ce8919e5d]: S. 153(1)(rr) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/74), arts. 1(1), 2(d)

[^key-13d467d30e633a05bd1aa2f61e812805]: S. 153(1)(mm) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/74), arts. 1(1), 2(b)

[^key-14aee0aa27746db8ea989f7c0effd246]: S. 75(10) repealed (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(12)(c)

[^key-14b6c317c44d9a400f4d6519b5230912]: S. 82(2) restricted (S.) (1.3.2019) by The Stornoway Port Authority Harbour Revision Order 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/76), arts. 1(1), 28(1) (with art. 31)

[^key-14d04256d8acf575bc110a53e6fd070a]: S. 82(2) excluded (2.8.2016) by The Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/684), arts. 1, 49(1) (with arts. 46, 47, Sch. 9 para. 4, Sch. 10 para. 12(2))

[^key-15933c1ace5cabdd183874c2ede30c71]: Words in s. 140(6)(b) repealed (22.7.2012) by The Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances (Abolition) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1923), art. 1(2), Sch.

[^key-16133f44fdf894bc330a0eb7cba2f9ed]: S. 141(5)(a) omitted (24.1.2022) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(6)(a), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-1644383cc37bee4849f5dba6c8557b52]: S. 57(4A) inserted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 3(5) (with s. 144)

[^key-166f5b36806eaa0a1ca8ea0a21c25d32]: Words in s. 33(9) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 22(3)(b) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-170432a9a047f115a0a9a325e8be3244]: S. 33A(13A)(13B) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(h); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-177608a86c0f582e0996c37df427f5be]: S. 45B omitted (18.10.2023) by virtue of Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), s. 88(3)(b), Sch. 2 para. 14(3); S.I. 2023/1096, art. 2(e)

[^key-188b9b49b85359c095ca82c6d921740f]: S. 75(2A) inserted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(12)(b)

[^key-18e9e9873aa86090d7c03e4e6f90c272]: S. 82(2) restricted (18.9.2014) by The A556 (Knutsford to Bowdon Improvement) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2269), arts. 1, 32 S. 82(2) restricted (24.9.2014) by The Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2384), arts. 1, 7(1)

[^key-18f73511177c0c4bd46a6cc9a9c8d117]: S. 78YB(4) omitted (S.) (1.11.2025) by virtue of The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 2(6)(c) (with sch. 23)

[^key-1986ddf3fd5374695849d65769d165b3]: S. 78YB(2C) omitted (S.) (1.11.2025) by virtue of The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 2(6)(c) (with sch. 23)

[^key-19d50fc691b176129960b7a0dd1c17d8]: Sch. 15 para. 15(4) omitted (E.W.) (1.10.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 13 para. 15(4); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(f) Sch. 15 para. 15(4) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(e)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-1a727bef6409719faf8515daebcc9472]: Ss. 92-94A repealed (20.10.2014) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1), Sch. 11 para. 21 (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/2590, art. 3(g)(ii); and ss. 92, 93, 94 re-inserted (with modifications) (S.) (31.1.2017) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 179(1), 183(5)(c)

[^key-1af0f1b9ebe1aa623b8e2e725ca957f3]: S. 33A(10)(b) inserted (S.) (1.4.2025) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 11(2)(c), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/10, reg. 3(b)

[^key-1e4d72c0c3bd38977a3ab16ec8a0d613]: S. 82(2) restricted (27.4.2022) by The Little Crow Solar Park Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/436), arts. 1, 7(1)

[^key-1ee595c651f7462563111482efad0040]: S. 82(2) restricted (8.9.2022) by The Manston Airport Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/922), arts. 1, 38(1) (with arts. 5, 40)

[^key-2120d9987a3597dfcf93573cd36ca28c]: S. 33B(3)(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. 210(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-21c5861341a989f3414d575309341aa1]: S. 45C inserted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(5)

[^key-21fc414bf1a543f538b6b171b7a8c543]: Words in s. 34A(14) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 212 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-220f4742f5f7e53598f26e94ecdb9f06]: Words in s. 89(1)(b) inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 111(2)(a); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-224121f71ee739aa175514beeaba73a7]: Word in s. 156 heading substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 29(8)

[^key-22462073631dab0b53c851a67b54f19f]: S. 47ZB(2)(b)(i)(ii) inserted (E.) (30.5.2012) by The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Amendment of Fixed Penalty Amount) (England) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1150), arts. 1(b), 2

[^key-22a725b013b8e8efc5356e56ca05bd53]: Ss. 128-134 repealed (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), arts. 1(2), 8(2)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-24656393d89137342aac53aea67ee2ab]: Words in s. 75A(5)(b) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 29(4)(b)

[^key-2551f9a31b0f5390d0d885cc3122670f]: S. 33(11) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 40(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2694da7f31b91eab98cc1e200c2857a1]: S. 82(2) restricted (15.3.2021) by The Wheelabrator Kemsley K3 Generating Station Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/173), arts. 1, 13(2)

[^key-26a7373556054ff87a307a2de0e716c5]: Words in s. 73A(1A) inserted (E.W.) (21.2.2019) by The Household Waste Duty of Care (Fixed Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/331), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(a)

[^key-27390f667b03e61000c031412717ce66]: Words in s. 34(7) substituted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(g)

[^key-27d8676e168d10cd4407a3ae1fcb33ae]: S. 82(2) excluded (23.9.2016) by The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/863), arts. 1, 38(1)

[^key-2812b4c3cc1db0b9475201e758c3d91b]: Words in s. 82(8) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 6(5) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-284dae2ef6f087851cbeb954b3ea0822]: S. 54 repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Environment Act 1995 (c. 25), s. 125(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.S.I. 2015/73, art. 2(2)(b)

[^key-285af4cb4f24b8bd5045272cfa5a451f]: S. 82(2) restricted (15.8.2013) by The North Blyth Biomass Power Station Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1873), arts. 1, 8(1) (with art. 30)

[^key-28d2d7ed83f997d22c4d3b80772ac3b5]: Words in s. 78L(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 217(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-28f2bf44a4c31429a7eb69e911fbc076]: S. 82(2) restricted (31.5.2025) by The East Yorkshire Solar Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/585), arts. 1, 7(1) (with art. 49, Sch. 14)

[^key-291145a02c6a75153fbb532bac56980a]: S. 78F(5A) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 45(2), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-291859187b3ed3b98a8d389b46d619a9]: Words in s. 34CB(7) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 29(3)

[^key-29e05e3f6031ab773c7be1956b4f4592]: Word in s. 113(5) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 29(5)

[^key-2a8c73c9d443e157becb4356f8458538]: Words in s. 62(2)(f) substituted (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 2(4) (with sch. 23)

[^key-2b357f9e22a0963b33880f92e1d6ac7d]: Words in s. 124(1) inserted (13.11.2025 for specified purposes) by Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 (c. 6), ss. 41(3), 48(4) (with s. 46); S.I. 2025/575, reg. 2(5)

[^key-2b48fb47f6185886b3c0b508e3cdc9b3]: Sch. 2B omitted (E.W.) (29.3.2011) by virtue of The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/988), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(9) (with regs. 2, 47(2))

[^key-2b9c3338174a7c9efc51031da451909a]: S. 29(5A) inserted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(a)

[^key-2c12fbced0eb1379d574f9faa81be3e9]: Word in s. 141 heading substituted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(2)(a), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-2c7444706aaa6d8f32f50ce4b405d005]: Words in s. 80(9)(a) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(b)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2cd3c78849e52de55f29b717c03cd7a8]: Word in s. 116(2) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 29(6)

[^key-2d43213ca04d9d3ff5406e50d14c7416]: Words in s. 19(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2ec245054dc60132c41b31b74660c119]: S. 82(2) restricted (9.2.2024) by The A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/60), arts. 1, 50(1) (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 11 paras. 6, 24, 39(1), 55(1), 84)

[^key-2ed47f8b851409f1cf1686d05722a333]: Words in s. 118(4)(a) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 22(6)(b) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-2f595aeb62df34d09087035f726e0bba]: S. 82(2) restricted (9.5.2024) by The Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Extensions Offshore Wind Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/564), arts. 1, 7(1) (with arts. 35, 36, Sch. 14)

[^key-2fb29485a55d5a6c5c9eae9504b8a47c]: S. 82(2) restricted (1.1.2022) by The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1414), arts. 1, 8(1) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 17 para. 66)

[^key-2fcd886a907609988d27c329a978fbc5]: Word in s. 34(6) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 14(2)(d), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-3024f08207abbea3fc32cd79fa5596ee]: S. 78QA inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 45(3), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-304b72c2ff1d79bb1c1494c8655946d0]: 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))

[^key-310f28e9d446d33ae885500c96cb988c]: Words in s. 34(1) substituted (E.W.) (29.3.2011) by The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/988), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(3) (with regs. 2, 47(2))

[^key-3181975dfce4f4c6ba9581540a27910c]: S. 78YB(1A)(b) substituted (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 2(6)(b) (with sch. 23)

[^key-31b39cbe91a85267c04c414ff6e1aacf]: Words in s. 59(5) substituted (E.W.) (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 6(2) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-32196940141a27cf492e1b97cdb036df]: Words in s. 47(3) inserted (17.5.2024) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 57(6), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 2(a)

[^key-32b181ff738a301f46c40186dc6947a6]: S. 71(6) omitted (14.10.2024) by virtue of Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Act 2024 (c. 9), s. 32(2), Sch. para. 4; S.I. 2024/1021, reg. 2(bb)

[^key-32cf47a1f1cf13fd8eabad1c82155a36]: Words in s. 59A(1) inserted (E.W.) (9.5.2018) by The Waste Enforcement (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/369), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 3(b) (with reg. 4(2))

[^key-3328d1bcdb89a0678c6903ad0a57adb1]: S. 82(2) restricted (2.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 10/A3 Wisley Interchange Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/549), arts. 1, 43(1) (with arts. 6, 34)

[^key-34eb45fe202fc9d93ba0291dd30ead87]: Words in s. 75(1A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(b), 5(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-351aa749f96d81595b5ec80340e22e9d]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.3.2015) by The Dogger Bank Creyke Beck Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/318), arts. 1, 12(1) (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)

[^key-353ef74ca57be0854b36fd49d92b364c]: S. 62A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Waste and Environmental Permitting etc. (Legislative Functions and Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1540), regs. 1(2), 7

[^key-35f48203874134d035647e65fff54daa]: Sch. 12 repealed (22.7.2012) by The Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances (Abolition) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1923), art. 1(2), Sch.

[^key-36a05a86580470803f9cb4f0953df997]: S. 153(1)(z1) added (S.) (27.6.2015) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/210), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-36e9b62d6f884db5045b5f029831a20d]: S. 57(7A) inserted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 3(7) (with s. 144)

[^key-377ba28707767c149fb2b4c413726e56]: S. 73A(1) omitted (1.4.2024) by virtue of The Waste Enforcement (Fixed Penalty Receipts) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/365), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(ii)

[^key-377fd44d6b68001798d1922022e22f9e]: Words in s. 33ZA(10) substituted (1.4.2023) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 69(2)(a), 147(3)(4) (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/381, reg. 2(b)

[^key-3785a3d4555f74ec8213b7a283b02309]: Word in s. 7(12)(b) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 29(2)

[^key-37eb60519972d04e3423075824f082ef]: S. 78YB(1A)(a) substituted (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 22 para. 2(6)(a) (with sch. 23)

[^key-37f5418ed01269e642e860f61f819682]: S. 82(2) restricted (6.8.2020) by The A19 Downhill Lane Junction Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/746), arts. 1, 39(1) (with art. 5)

[^key-37f955f06355aaad8c0f9a0701eecf7b]: S. 82(2) restricted (1.2.2011) by The River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/41), arts. 1, 50(1) (with art. 51, Sch. 10 paras. 68, 85)

[^key-3918ba6891411bf7919214d389caf45b]: S. 82(2) restricted (5.9.2017) by The London Overground (Barking Riverside Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/830), arts. 1, 40(1) (with art. 40(3), Sch. 8 para. 20)

[^key-392a806bd36ce716724351ae2940f72a]: S. 82(2) restricted (24.8.2018) by The Network Rail (Werrington Grade Separation) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/923), arts. 1, 29(1) (with art. 31(2))

[^key-3a25af9d04dbb5f9ccd68deca38982b4]: Words in s. 140(11) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 40(9); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-3a5e02a0bee25076a601bbf9ece3fb87]: Sum in s. 33A(9) substituted (S.) (1.1.2024) by The Fly-tipping (Fixed Penalty) (Scotland) Order 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/335), arts. 1, 2

[^key-3a625fc4527d60d7cf2349961e5a059f]: S. 82(2) restricted (8.8.2017) by The Wrexham Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/766), arts. 1, 8(1)

[^key-3ac9eadccd3c05175e7af6508aa40320]: S. 153(1)(z2) added (S.) (1.2.2017) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/406), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-3bd6c0884455e44d72e91d385364c8a8]: Words in s. 141(5)(d) substituted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(6)(e), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-3c6db2c434199c68cf84e5bb4c754574]: S. 73ZA inserted (1.4.2024) by The Waste Enforcement (Fixed Penalty Receipts) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/365), regs. 1(1), 2(a)

[^key-3cb30fd408c7f338691be0a19b085917]: S. 140(6)(a) repealed (22.7.2012) by The Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances (Abolition) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1923), art. 1(2), Sch.

[^key-3d36fe9af87b98b9d30c36ad76ff364e]: S. 43(1) repealed (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 1 (with sch. 23)

[^key-3d6c8a91daa53d50a8393914be20a8bd]: S. 82(2) excluded (25.3.2016) by The Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/297), arts. 1, 10(1) (with art. 39)

[^key-3da51a7ccee498b45f10d3dca8d46bed]: Pt. 2 modified (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/228), reg. 1(1), sch. 4 para. 11 (with regs. 31-33)

[^key-3e3a1e2ea4ee3ccd8324a67cd29d8a42]: S. 82(2) restricted (3.8.2024) by The Gate Burton Energy Park Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/807), arts. 1, 7(1) (with art. 45, Sch. 14)

[^key-3e6877cbef5efe717a660546dd370d7d]: S. 82(2) restricted (27.7.2023) by The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/778), arts. 1, 44(1)(2) (with arts. 5, 53, Sch. 8 paras. 6, 64)

[^key-3ed9f93f72a0a1cc0d5b87cd2ad65f30]: S. 82(2) restricted (26.7.2019) by The Kemsley Mill K4 Combined Heat and Power Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1091), arts. 1, 8(1)

[^key-40255a1f2bc178ba938fab90676e6503]: Word in s. 7(2)(b) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 29(2)

[^key-405939f188c05016f806f57884c1ff22]: Word in s. 47(4) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 3(4)(a); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-40a4b0afd10d19c89ee136addcea6451]: S. 82(2) restricted (7.1.2015) by The Willington C Gas Pipeline Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3328), arts. 1, 30(1)

[^key-410e3d2b3b7d9e17256853f0d92e35c1]: Sch. 15 para. 15(2) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(e)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-41235c537fda04232d7e303906029636]: Word in s. 46(4) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 3(3)(a); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-41ee982fbb50b224e23f8f88aafa5f3e]: Words in s. 78YB(3) substituted (E.W.) (9.5.2018) by The Waste Enforcement (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/369), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(c) (with reg. 4(2))

[^key-4210050ccae23dbd27555cc3439c05b6]: S. 82(2) restricted (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(1)

[^key-4273e00666c55834983e4efea8114d60]: Word in s. 73A(2) omitted (1.4.2024) by virtue of The Waste Enforcement (Fixed Penalty Receipts) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/365), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(iii)(bb)

[^key-42ecc2fbac211882013b9fc8e6220c79]: Words in s. 141(5E) substituted (1.1.2024) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1424), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 29(7)

[^key-441ceb136751f3862f35926ec411e323]: S. 82(2) restricted (2.2.2015) by The Northumberland County Council (A1 – South East Northumberland Link Road (Morpeth Northern Bypass)) Development Consent Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/23), arts. 1, 8(1)

[^key-45e40b232aa7a5b66dfd88f3ec3cdaa6]: Sum in s. 33ZA(9)(a) substituted (31.7.2023) by The Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/770), regs. 1(1), 3(2)

[^key-4682fbeb275eb224aee0991c055166da]: S. 82(2) excluded (24.11.2016) by The Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Trafford Park Extension) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1035), arts. 1, 49(1) (with arts. 43, 44, 49(3))

[^key-46b888ff6112695eda54dbd8da0d482b]: S. 82(2) restricted (3.8.2024) by The Mallard Pass Solar Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/796), arts. 1, 7(1) (with Sch. 15)

[^key-46ccb0fa719a61aca16e4378c0b7e50e]: Words in s. 88(6) renumbered as s. 88(6)(a) (S.) (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(c)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)

[^key-478ae79c84f33a83926de11ee038aa7e]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.1.2023) by The Network Rail (Cambridge South Infrastructure Enhancements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1406), arts. 1, 32(1) (with arts. 32(4), 34(2), Sch. 12 paras. 5, 47, 79)

[^key-47e86817da2cf869e1f2e9d072e978a4]: S. 82(2) restricted (22.10.2025) by The A46 Newark Bypass Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1090), arts. 1, 49(1) (with arts. 4, 9, 51, Sch. 9)

[^key-47e8acadee3e96bf101be88a13c896f4]: Words in s. 78A(5)(a) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(b)(i), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-488d2bdf8998e44be59e194f297a0656]: Words in s. 78YB(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. 6(5) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-48c49ecb9ae11f5b261f29bda7328880]: S. 34(4B) inserted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(c)

[^key-4915b452b8b9d98bd5dd293cf8047999]: S. 82(2) restricted (3.11.2022) by The Network Rail (Huddersfield to Westtown (Dewsbury) Improvements) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1067), arts. 1, 41(1) (with art. 41(4))

[^key-49639b02f68a5144a39fce4ef7b288af]: S. 113(1) functions modified (W.) (24.5.2018) by The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/644), arts. 1(1), 27

[^key-497c3384a6845d017a60a10b015f0fbc]: S. 82(2) restricted (25.10.2019) by The Drax Power (Generating Stations) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1315), arts. 1, 39(2)

[^key-49b8d3134c5efa73fed365287ad35469]: Ss. 46A-46D inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 15.6.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), ss. 58(3), 115(2)(c); S.I. 2015/994, art. 8

[^key-49ec7edb882c20ba9efc8b2811b8dd52]: Word in s. 73A(2) omitted (1.4.2024) by virtue of The Waste Enforcement (Fixed Penalty Receipts) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/365), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(iii)(aa)