Environmental Protection Act 1990

[^key-4ab1200a4d088379c10e1a0d2992a991]: S. 82(2) restricted (14.8.2015) by The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1574), arts. 1, 34(1)

[^key-4ab74dcb659906da619ff55d73f69bd3]: S. 142(3) repealed (22.7.2012) by The Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances (Abolition) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1923), art. 1(2), Sch.

[^key-4b56f872939e69b9ed67b959ab3119af]: S. 59(8C)(8D) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(3); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-4b61bd998d474347c4f7dbd2df719d1f]: S. 82(2) restricted (3.4.2019) by The Millbrook Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/578), arts. 1, 35(1)

[^key-4bbe719814bfa799af98879dff216621]: Words in s. 34(6) substituted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(d)

[^key-4c07263e0d8517b559951c7be57070d5]: S. 162(2) in force at 1.4.2012 for specified purposes by S.I. 2012/898, art. 2

[^key-4c2b8c95cf36da8fcbc3fa5bafcfc827]: S. 89(1)(ba) inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 111(2)(b); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-4c60e3e698dcbd1caaa871938281f5a1]: S. 82(2) restricted (7.12.2022) by The A417 Missing Link Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1248), arts. 1, 44(1) (with art. 4)

[^key-4c6f6b412ad186f3e77e83aa31d448a2]: Ss. 88C, 88D inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 18(2), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-4cdef5c2024b7df5ebc146e7a72bac29]: Words in s. 59(8A) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 118 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-4d9da18d0d52e56dd6d7ebda1a0ba8b5]: Pt. 3 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)(vii) (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-4da984b8a0cac94169f6ab7bd4723902]: Word in s. 33B(4) 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(3)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-4e4d424e21ac9b35fc4c26a31d4f2aab]: Words in s. 73A(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2024) by The Waste Enforcement (Fixed Penalty Receipts) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/365), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(iv)(aa)

[^key-4ea5bd62c1a5831fc02c650138eeb098]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.7.2025) by The Oaklands Farm Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/739), arts. 1, 7(1) (with Sch. 10)

[^key-4ecca1b0580129c58754d77f74cb52b0]: Words in s. 88(10) repealed (S.) (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(f)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)

[^key-4f1a8e040b86deab8ce3b6d93f6d0805]: S. 82(2) restricted (26.9.2012) by The Network Rail (Ipswich Chord) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2284), arts. 1, 29(1) (with art. 26(2))

[^key-4f56c42cb3fb42d32d6e46245627a8f9]: Words in s. 59(3) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 12(1)(c)(ii), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-5048241d54789ac2c461dfeab1f77c23]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 5 omitted (1.4.2015) by virtue of Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 26; S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(x)

[^key-50781932aec8383a9272334e38facf1e]: Words in s. 33(1)(c) substituted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(3)

[^key-50b8bbdac4ad1300cdcd39f251a73c9a]: S. 82(2) restricted (22.7.2020) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/706), arts. 1, 8(1) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16 para. 66)

[^key-5197c67950faf4f25685e68ed2c38c9f]: Words in s. 33(13) substituted (E.W.) (20.3.2019) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(2)

[^key-52b66361d0396aef2dd42cf7b95c698b]: S. 88(5A)(a)(b) substituted for words (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)

[^key-534831403da80431160abf32f9ca26f6]: S. 82(2) excluded (S.) (11.4.2017) by The Network Rail (Glasgow Queen Street Station) Order 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/100), arts. 1, 40(1) (with art. 37)

[^key-5400eacfd86af2bf31f7acd367d08773]: Sch. 15 para. 2 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(e)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5436eee03f15a18a4ff43d216624bb1a]: S. 82(2) restricted (1.4.2015) by The Knottingley Power Plant Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/680), arts. 1, 9(1) (with Sch. 8 para. 10)

[^key-54514f0a6c2b095432a957445d2b836f]: S. 34ZA(9A) inserted (1.4.2023) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 69(4)(b), 147(3)(4) (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/381, reg. 2(b)

[^key-54d971bcf647d6bdf479898757fa6b43]: S. 98(6A) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 40(8); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-54ee5e60d8e26dae6d5ebaf81b45263b]: S. 82(2) restricted (S.) (10.1.2015) by The Lerwick Harbour Revision Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/4), arts. 1(1), 18(1) (with arts. 22-24)

[^key-55c8f6c7ea182bfa86d01300fc98256f]: S. 82(2) restricted (22.8.2013) by The Leeds Railway Station (Southern Entrance) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1933), arts. 1, 40(1)

[^key-55cb3337cd099b10ca40dd3e93abfade]: S. 33ZB inserted (E.W.) (25.10.2017) by The Unauthorised Deposit of Waste (Fixed Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1024), regs. 1(2), 2(2)

[^key-561f5f97126d1df59621d8ae8ef96f69]: S. 82(2) restricted (21.5.2020) by The Lake Lothing (Lowestoft) Third Crossing Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/474), arts. 1, 56(1) (with arts. 51, 57)

[^key-567e4f35545b9ac525574cfdf38bd1f8]: S. 82(2) restricted (13.7.2022) by The A47 Blofield to North Burlingham Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/738), arts. 1, 42(1) (with arts. 4, 50)

[^key-56bc7ad4ee287f8dc21ced6e26bf63e4]: S. 82(2)(b) restricted (15.10.2020) by The Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1075), arts. 1, 61(1) (with Sch. 14)

[^key-5714c969ed38110c56c686a627d29e84]: S. 82(2) restricted (26.8.2015) by The Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1592), arts. 1, 13(1) (with arts. 13(3), 40, 41)

[^key-57448b15ba365a5d0b558c38eda7e2b6]: S. 34(2J)(a) substituted (S.) (4.12.2020) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/314), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(b)

[^key-5746a51f6a1cd5c4f7dbc1afc4eca54a]: Sch. 15 para. 31 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-575865b9b0b3258da8331140f8f8f26f]: S. 82(2) restricted (16.12.2015) by The Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1876), arts. 1, 36(1)

[^key-58766516a85fb4e55193ca5040e20aa5]: Sch. 4 para. 1(3) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 40(10); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5889d9620fe391021909d17c374fa40a]: S. 82(2) restricted (21.4.2015) by The Network Rail (Ordsall Chord) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/780), arts. 1, 34(1) (with art. 36(2))

[^key-594c109b154b1fb7bb473863447eef9d]: Words in s. 33ZA(12) omitted (17.5.2024) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 57(3), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 2(a)

[^key-59b64a6092438c0fd910c9d01c3597df]: S. 82(2) restricted (2.10.2014) by The North Killingholme (Generating Station) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2434), arts. 1, 8(1) (with art. 13, Sch. 8 Pt. 1 para. 6, Sch. 8 Pt. 3 paras. 4(3), 6, 17, Sch. 8 Pt. 5 para. 9)

[^key-5a9eb96791c6791e75c17c46cefb2e7a]: Words in s. 79(10) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 3(5); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5aa0fd315e0d226c0cef3b389c14b5db]: S. 79(6B) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 40(7); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5aff1f93b88b4a22b0d7851381abe7f3]: S. 82(2) restricted (7.8.2015) by The Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1561), arts. 1, 6(1) (with art. 44)

[^key-5bd3be733771bc9592496751b97e1e22]: S. 82(2) restricted (9.6.2015) by The White Moss Landfill Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1317), arts. 1, 18(1) (with art. 5)

[^key-5c539e0b1bc7f5f6589838b6d08e04e0]: S. 82(2) restricted (7.12.2022) by The A57 Link Roads Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1206), arts. 1, 40(1) (with art. 5)

[^key-5ca677c058c00f8898228b6c5e60e818]: Words in s. 141(5A)(b) substituted (14.7.2022) by Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (c. 35), s. 51(4), Sch. 2 para. 17; S.I. 2022/816, regs. 1(2), 3(d)

[^key-5d0e4a05a380ee60ef9ba9e27d5c83c0]: Ss. 1-28 repealed (1.4.2015 for S. for the repeal of ss. 1-19, 22-28) by Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24), s. 7(3), Sch. 3 (with s. 7(7)); S.S.I. 2015/74, art. 2(2)(b)

[^key-5dd3f2ae418a72eb7a2cb1d93a189d16]: S. 88(11)-(13) substituted for s. 88(11) (1.4.2023 for E.) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 68(2), 147(3)(4) (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/381, reg. 2(a)

[^key-5f28ea314083016edd1077ab9c75b311]: S. 75(2)(b) substituted (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 2(2) (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-5fb82666c756ac1233ffbbb77b8e68fd]: S. 153(1)(z8)(z9) inserted (S.) (17.11.2022) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/278), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-5ffe44629c9170899f43da09c1d3538c]: S. 82(2) restricted (29.3.2017) by The Glyn Rhonwy Pumped Storage Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/330), arts. 1, 9(1) (with art. 31)

[^key-603f5522887ecd2046825b955bfaf2f6]: Sch. 1 repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24), s. 7(3), Sch. 3; S.S.I. 2015/74, art. 2(2)(b)

[^key-60d111522323118eb3b20acb135fa290]: Words in s. 78E(4)(b) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(4), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-6240e8ec009b8ef996d5920b3b30b492]: S. 111(12) inserted (S.) (1.4.2015) by Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 1), s. 63(2), sch. para. 4(3) (with s. 62); S.S.I. 2015/99, art. 2

[^key-62810f627e5f11628e26cce81013d972]: Words in s. 34(6) inserted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(f)(i)

[^key-62a4dbb43e30cda6c0a4722210bea6cc]: Words in s. 75(2) substituted (E.W.) (20.3.2019) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(6)(b)(i)

[^key-62f85e89133933824af423d8c49000c0]: Words in s. 34(3)(c) inserted (E.W.) (29.3.2011) by The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/988), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(4) (with regs. 2, 47(2))

[^key-64a17b5792eef9b1ae298961bb2eac0a]: Word in s. 34(7) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 14(2)(e), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-6520f96521fdfa5ec0128d4f8405ee33]: 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)(cc)

[^key-6525ed5f924143e93732839264d404a7]: S. 75(7A)(7B) inserted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(7)

[^key-65537dfba7e77a54d329836e8cff4010]: S. 88A inserted (E.W.) (25.10.2017) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), ss. 154(2), 185(1) (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2017/1018, art. 2

[^key-656bfd4a864da43322b1e05350bf5a74]: S. 82(2) restricted (22.12.2017) by The M20 Junction 10a Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1202), arts. 1, 42 (with arts. 4, 37)

[^key-658c4f4acb92a119281757e07484f6c0]: S. 34(1A) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 14(2)(b), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-65c6af8637ff42f5827f5b1a64f0d09c]: S. 75(12) omitted (S.) (20.3.2019) by virtue of The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(6)(c)

[^key-65e096c33fb125569d9a349764033f3f]: Ss. 45AZA, 45AZB excluded (31.3.2025) by The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/140), regs. 1(2), 4

[^key-65f27d7a6875f528facc022ee930d23e]: S. 77(2) 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-65f497d2d9f43817b3c638039b25ae03]: S. 162(2) in force at 1.4.2015 for specified purposes for S. by S.S.I. 2015/72, art. 2

[^key-65ff110df4bcb98650c2e39bbe8ceaf4]: S. 82(2) restricted (7.7.2014) by The East Anglia ONE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1599), arts. 1, 7 (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 9 para. 19)

[^key-6639ee653d8b819d0fb68740db6159f2]: S. 82(2) restricted (26.2.2015) by The Cornwall Council (A30 Temple to Higher Carblake Improvement) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/147), arts. 1, 36(1)

[^key-66a47f7363da8dd72b7b74c4c28367f5]: S. 82(2) restricted (9.1.2014) by The Ashton Vale to Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre Rapid Transit Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3244), arts. 1, 63(1) (with arts. 57, 58, Sch. 11 para. 19)

[^key-66cff26a75880730682ec58b2d22db0f]: Words in s. 7(2)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-66de235c4aa372206a7607632c26c9dd]: S. 82(2) restricted (30.9.2025) by The M60/M62/M66 Simister Island Interchange Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1018), arts. 1, 39(1) (with arts. 5, 34, Sch. 9)

[^key-67d20c4a9344a6f78c4c5e898546164f]: Words in s. 34(1)(ba) substituted (S.) (4.12.2020) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/314), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(a)

[^key-6802649ac14c6025b4dc208cab53b341]: S. 82(2) restricted (9.4.2013) by The Hinkley Point C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/648), arts. 1, 12(1) (with arts. 48, 68, 79)

[^key-6816394309cfd629987366de41d9d9f2]: Words in s. 142(7) substituted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2014) by The Explosives Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1638), reg. 1(1), Sch. 13 para. 6

[^key-68e8ade91cbedcfbb72e8c2c42c7a3a8]: S. 82(2) restricted (1.5.2020) by The Riverside Energy Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/419), arts. 1, 38(1) (with art. 7)

[^key-6900fe005f0cd2787ef47945d0ad6034]: Words in s. 78M(3) 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(3) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-694eaa6e3e742dabcb3d5642df78d4e8]: S. 82(1) modified (28.10.2016) by The Brechfa Forest Wind Farm Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/987), arts. 1, 16(1) (with art. 37)

[^key-694f33bec110ce8680fc0918d16d7919]: Words in s. 141(5)(e) substituted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(6)(f), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-69c3124efbf8f7f185a0ab4316d8f3ce]: S. 82(2) restricted (2.9.2022) by The A47 North Tuddenham to Easton Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/911), arts. 1, 43(1) (with arts. 4, 53)

[^key-69d7982830ccc46d73c3d9b2f5f8d69e]: S. 78YB(2A) 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-69e7ba883c7f88d97bab2e797441f429]: S. 71(2A) inserted (16.3.2006 for W. for specified purposes, 3.3.2015 for E. for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 46(2)(a), 108(1)(2); S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2015/425, arts. 2(b), 4(1)(b)

[^key-69e9e1e181d6571c242fcd8f2b862893]: Pt. 1 modified (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/228), reg. 1(1), sch. 4 para. 10 (with regs. 31-33)

[^key-6abca622654811c9c0a13b5b119386f9]: Words in s. 80(6) 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(5) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-6af83752333fdd8c6de8f4fccaca1898]: S. 33A(4)(b) and word repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-6bcef577945a3bfc7c59fc027657aa7b]: S. 82(2) restricted (21.4.2011) by The Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1072), arts. 1, 41(1)

[^key-6bdb57ec3e7008182ad19f9b44deef74]: Sch. 16 Pt. II in force at 1.4.2015 for specified purposes for S. by S.S.I. 2015/72, art. 2(2)

[^key-6dc73c131ffbb8cddaac30cdc88971f9]: S. 141(5B)-(5E) inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(7), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-6e1cf8f3e682049018bc5afdf9549ca6]: Words in s. 59(2) substituted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 12(1)(b), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-6e6589e04373f121e726c6ed8a9a9613]: Sch. 15 para. 17 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(e)(iii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-6ea501767435a4b4ed3da2868b2ea475]: S. 141(5A) inserted (2.5.2022) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 27 para. 6(3) (with s. 283(7)); S.I. 2022/500, reg. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-6ecd049d16f95fe495228a7ace1e2973]: S. 78A(4A) 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(5) (with sch. 23)

[^key-6f0321d3d84c4dc9fdd2382e604c233a]: Sch. 16 Pt. I in force at 1.4.2015 for specified purposes for S. by S.S.I. 2015/72, art. 2(1)

[^key-6f03c65d170337d174d3b75eea035eae]: S. 82(2) restricted (9.10.2024) by The M3 Junction 9 Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/752), arts. 1, 44(1) (with art. 4, Sch. 10) (as amended by S.I. 2024/1020, Sch.) S. 82(2) restricted (25.10.2024) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1014), arts. 1, 29(1) (with arts. 36, 40, Sch. 4)

[^key-6f78e9b6c2e5ffe223532e4cc30e308d]: Words in s. 33(4) 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)(c) (with sch. 23)

[^key-6fe0dfb613e67564887e22f2095ff03e]: S. 21(3)(4) applied (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), regs. 1, 45(5) (with regs. 44, 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-71f1ec0dcbb2352ee5fe402854cdf64f]: S. 34ZA inserted (E.W.) (7.1.2019) by The Environmental Protection (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1227), regs. 2(1), 3(2)

[^key-7270925678d827d6e09348dd957932f0]: S. 88(6)(b) inserted (S.) (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(c)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)

[^key-72d1c568d306d7ee320372297f5d1ea8]: S. 82(2) excluded (15.9.2016) by The River Humber Gas Pipeline Replacement Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/853), arts. 1, 8(1) (with art. 43)

[^key-72e43a2542c51a392a47cba12ac7c7b1]: S. 82(2) restricted (3.10.2018) by The A19/A184 Testos Junction Alteration Development Consent Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/994), arts. 1, 38(1) (with arts. 3(3), 5)

[^key-7307c6c8b4527bb7649d3ceb40567228]: S. 82(2) restricted (10.10.2019) by The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1268), arts. 1, 37(1)

[^key-73579889079e572200ac49a02df09b0d]: Words in s. 59A(3) 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-742beb85d1bf710d55ad35855a5269d8]: Pt. 3: functions etc. assigned to the Port Health Authority and modified (31.3.2017) by The Weymouth Port Health Authority Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/558), arts. 1(1), 9, Sch. 2 (with art. 9(3))

[^key-74ef85ae4c384699a6c537f6f87097ec]: S. 59(10)-(13) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 12(1)(e), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-755696b5d05775d0ce7562ac9561f8b0]: Words in s. 71(3) inserted (16.3.2006 for W. for specified purposes, 3.3.2015 for E. for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16), ss. 46(2)(b), 108(1)(2); S.I. 2006/768, art. 3; S.I. 2015/425, arts. 2(b), 4(1)(b)

[^key-7565827304a824fa72096511ed323356]: Words in s. 78YC(b) 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(6) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-758a25ad19567167ea3910f8795227ef]: S. 82(2) restricted (21.10.2014) by The Central Bedfordshire Council (Woodside Link Houghton Regis) Development Consent Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2637), arts. 1, 36(1)

[^key-75d44084cc212f31c8854122d21cd235]: S. 82(2) restricted (13.2.2023) by The East Northamptonshire Resource Management Facility Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/110), arts. 1, 17(1) (with art. 9)

[^key-75f3e712e247ac4691b65f2908aee42e]: Words in s. 59(4) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 12(1)(d)(i), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-7606d69330ce9c3a055db626fbaf3079]: S. 82(2) restricted (15.4.2025) by The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/462), arts. 1, 58(1) (with arts. 5, 43, 53(7), 54(2), Sch. 14)

[^key-7661d8fff9d52806f2fd5705c1bb1beb]: S. 47(5A) inserted (W.) (6.4.2024) by The Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1290), regs. 1(2), 9

[^key-77481af645a79873bb1b6ec3f3d98c11]: Words in s. 142(7) substituted (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 2(3) (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-776539282e9d1275c9f5da3f3bf5a7f5]: S. 82(2) excluded (18.3.2017) by The North London Heat and Power Generating Station Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/215), arts. 1, 9(1)

[^key-778c739617479cf96b69ea60a43d38be]: Words in s. 78K(4) substituted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(5), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-778fa2a9fa55f94882850e074b54ccef]: S. 153(1)(z3) inserted (S.) (28.1.2021) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/409), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-77aef96c5ffbbbe18a32622b5b3a935c]: Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 4 (with art. 3(2)(3), 4(2), 6(4)(5))

[^key-77be2a22b08475385f5f6eee75c9133e]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.4.2024) by The HyNet Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/436), arts. 1(2), 9(1) (with arts. 21, 41, Sch. 10)

[^key-7807a9be685c3ee11792da58fb4764bb]: Words in s. 78YA(4A) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 45(6), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-784ebf69e69ea124efb043a19b9ced17]: Word in s. 78C(10)(b) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(3)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-7b3fbe98c247261e9e56209d4ca2d63e]: Words in s. 34ZA(9) substituted (1.4.2023) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 69(4)(a), 147(3)(4) (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/381, reg. 2(b)

[^key-7b411f8a430b18244cc73cbfded794a0]: S. 82(2) restricted (7.8.2012) by The Ipswich Barrier Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1867), arts. 1, 52(1) (with arts. 46-48, Sch. 8 para. 18)

[^key-7b5740b30917a5aad206d30297435340]: S. 75(8A)-(8C) substituted for s. 75(8A)(8B) (24.1.2022 for E., 7.3.2022 for W.) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 60(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2022/223, regs. 1(2), 2(b)

[^key-7bb71c01acbbb07814df785580e0068b]: S. 71(5) 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-7bda9940f0445daa758bbf15866c2363]: Ss. 78TA, 78TB inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 45(4), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-7c29e5ded1f6f56b745fab957f671bb0]: S. 82(2) restricted (4.10.2024) by The National Grid (Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/958), arts. 1, 45(1) (with art. 40, Sch. 14)

[^key-7ca7a44a2be4dd036d1b0f1cab2bbb70]: Words in s. 140(10) 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. 16(2) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-7cf296202c3006c98578ea3cbe9b457a]: S. 46(5A) inserted (W.) (6.4.2024) by The Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1290), regs. 1(2), 8

[^key-7e12056b0df31adb6e01d7b13016d8f8]: S. 108(11) inserted (S.) (1.4.2015) by Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 1), s. 63(2), sch. para. 4(2) (with s. 62); S.S.I. 2015/99, art. 2

[^key-7ec81d16b625720a2aa158718bdf3132]: Words in s. 160A(2) omitted (29.6.2023) by virtue of Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28), s. 22(1)(d), Sch. 3 para. 1(b)

[^key-7f23cb56bcfd4fca8bf2f7c8fc5628e1]: Word in s. 34(1) omitted (S.) (27.3.2011) by virtue of The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(a)(ii)

[^key-7f72415ca7c47f9fc42eada2e8d0b9a3]: Words in s. 78L(1)(b) 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(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-7fbe5e4cd742cb13bee3d9aed84c132c]: Words in s. 33B(2) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 116(2) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-80192cb2107e88758741251738702434]: S. 141(3) substituted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(4), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-8035c5a903a23ddeb89cc944f713fc73]: S. 82(2) restricted (14.8.2025) by The Byers Gill Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/934), arts. 1, 8(1) (with art. 43, Sch. 11)

[^key-810abf733f609a42dea4025112907bba]: Words in s. 59(4) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 12(1)(d)(ii), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-81780a3d2b1c956054972d63b8f7083f]: S. 63(5) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 40(4); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-82b1a147722bd14f9745dfdc014b6721]: S. 82(2) restricted (2.12.2021) by The South Humber Bank Energy Centre Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1259), arts. 1, 24(1) (with Sch. 8 para. 48)

[^key-82d56191c58a7454be777295362fdd1d]: S. 29(5A)(ba) inserted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(2)

[^key-834a277c7493a99c3c42b8376182afde]: Word in s. 33C(10) 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. 211 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-834d03a2d85292e73f266042be17055a]: S. 82(2) restricted (21.4.2014) by The Network Rail (Norton Bridge Area Improvements) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/909), arts. 1, 37(1) (with art. 34(2))

[^key-83b9f05825591c851152d131afcc4dea]: S. 78A(5)(c) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(b)(iii), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-843f070d2d3175094871aa13e5e2172a]: Words in s. 34(1) inserted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(a)(i)