Environmental Protection Act 1990

[^key-8470d3f96562d9e01e30211d7a64f437]: S. 45C(4) substituted (4.12.2020) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/314), regs. 1(1), 2(4)

[^key-848b66358cbaf663f855e9e999df8427]: S. 46(2)(a)(b) substituted for words in s. 46(2) (17.5.2024) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 57(5), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 2(a)

[^key-8593603acfb110aee9d5f9ca197d94ff]: Words in s. 78A(5)(b) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(b)(ii), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-8636c4c70eb6349eaf160c7c686288fd]: S. 82(2) restricted (27.2.2025) by The Associated British Ports (Immingham Green Energy Terminal) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/165), arts. 1, 57(1) (with arts. 48, 59, Sch. 14)

[^key-87b8e5ff937a99e3ff55a6481e103441]: S. 75A inserted (31.12.2020) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(b), 5(4) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1540, regs. 1(3), 14(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-87ba104221d71f7d8e84d4ade6e7bb2a]: S. 82(2) restricted (30.4.2020) by The A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool Highway Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/402), arts. 1, 39(1) (with arts. 5, 44)

[^key-886881c78ce09b497875af163c87d23d]: Word in s. 78X(4)(e) 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. 7(a)

[^key-88bd6fc1dbf3057b86a2de66aab64732]: Sch. 6 repealed (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), arts. 1(2), 8(2)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-88c39c8515ad8ebdaef574f774814590]: Words in s. 78A(9) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 216(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-89a6e312fb1777a16ba318d9956f0ef8]: Words in s. 34(2A) substituted (S.) (20.3.2019) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(3)

[^key-8a2397f169ad8521db698a61775696da]: Sum in s. 34ZA(8) substituted (31.7.2023) by The Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/770), regs. 1(1), 3(3)

[^key-8b378c25771c91187e6dcd30e5f99e44]: Words in s. 33B(5) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 116(3) (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-8b49a6f4fae9dc7f0ec2fe7845e81ca3]: Words in s. 141(5)(g) 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(3) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-8bef384cb7dc3a1226d89a555936ad90]: S. 82(2) excluded (19.8.2016) by The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/818), arts. 1, 34(1) (with art. 35)

[^key-8c3feb0e16e26e7fa9f0e8d330ce930b]: Words in s. 33A(10)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.2025) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 11(2)(b), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/10, reg. 3(b)

[^key-8cb9c0cc2ecb2e3f3e0d93ebf603991a]: S. 33A(8A)-(8C) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(c); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-8d6fa5e2e85842614b7d49b226a5cd82]: Words in s. 33C(10) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 211 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-8dc865145bfa257d5675b67fe8822dce]: S. 63(2) substituted (1.4.2015 for S.) by Environment Act 1995 (c. 25), s. 125(3), Sch. 22 para. 81 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.S.I. 2015/73, art. 2(1)

[^key-8df38e423d9f19d2a09d48acab7bc0f8]: S. 45AZB(5) excluded (31.3.2025) by The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/140), regs. 1(2), 3(3)

[^key-8e0769600ebbb7b15cc2132f9556b7c5]: S. 82(2) restricted (12.10.2018) by The Eggborough Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/1020), arts. 1, 37(1) (with arts. 6, 42)

[^key-8ea12818d2c58dd19259df846058b56f]: S. 82(2) restricted (17.2.2025) by The Heckington Fen Solar Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/85), arts. 1, 7(1) (with art. 43, Sch. 13)

[^key-8ecab39f59b6c32c21695570b2826b80]: S. 43(2A)-(7) 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-8edffba2e44108607fefd0a6faebd536]: S. 82(2) restricted (25.2.2026) by The A46 Coventry Junctions (Walsgrave) Development Consent Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/125), arts. 1, 48(1) (with arts. 40, 45, Sch. 9)

[^key-8f0055caadd35636a2f08a8c1aef6cc7]: S. 34(1)(ab) inserted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(a)(ii)

[^key-8f10a0e2dcd66dd9c49e128430d5135b]: S. 153(1)(z10) inserted (S.) (6.2.2025) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Variation) (Scotland) Order 2024 (S.S.I. 2024/371), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-8f1e96eb55daa056a9e0fe74c24a80b0]: S. 141(5)(ba)(bb) inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(6)(d), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-8f968eb9123b045407a5e295f6d8ee8c]: S. 78X(1)(b) substituted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(6)(a)(i), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-8fc30c86402a03af75091eedee4cc654]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.8.2022) by The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/853), arts. 1, 12(1) (with arts. 62, 76, 87)

[^key-9031d75aa39dab1dd81bd435d2616423]: Words 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)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-906baf747b4a6d6c83af9b3c779c9a04]: Sch. 9 repealed (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), arts. 1(2), 8(2)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-908d474001fcb02e8269b1a4bfcae44b]: S. 33ZA inserted (9.5.2016) by The Unauthorised Deposit of Waste (Fixed Penalties) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/334), regs. 1(1), 2(2)

[^key-9101bf52a5a08306c41a13c02171d881]: Words in s. 160A(2) inserted (17.5.2024) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 57(7), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 2(a)

[^key-914f7e6f5d8f78dcd8553257fa2b0397]: S. 82(2) restricted (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 63(1)

[^key-91aea72ab13f67fe449c29db8a1b9831]: S. 44 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-91b684e2a51a7664d14eadf44da33ab0]: S. 82(2) restricted (22.1.2021) by The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1656), arts. 1, 7(1) (with arts. 40, 41, Sch. 9 Pt. 5 para. 18)

[^key-925a45918875811e94c214a690a2996c]: S. 34(1)(aa) substituted (S.) (7.1.2013) by The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations2012 (S.S.I. 2012/360), reg. 1(2), sch. 11 para. 1(3) (with reg. 71)

[^key-953d919bd2b24fdbb1b5e44b9335cd34]: Words in s. 160A(2) inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(9), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-95669977079031bd495f37e326b0fedf]: S. 82(2) restricted (26.9.2018) by The Network Rail (Felixstowe Branch Line Improvements Level Crossings Closure) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/937), arts. 1, 22(1) (with art. 22(3))

[^key-95c195e85ae5308ed791ddcaedeb2ae7]: S. 78YB(2) 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-95cfa8167d86cf2d5b3b2a16780cfa7a]: Words in s. 33A(1)(a) substituted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-95e4946e73ecea27fa1d9aa40d861163]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.6.2020) by The M42 Junction 6 Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/528), arts. 1, 42(1) (with art. 37)

[^key-96c647d9ff94e9c73215eaaa1d977601]: Word in s. 78YB(1)(b) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(7), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-971e92fcbc8e01c9460831432835aeab]: Words in s. 118(3)(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)(a) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-97c709d01e60d560e917e2bc2aaed437]: S. 82(2) restricted (23.10.2014) by The South Hook Combined Heat and Power Plant Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2846), arts. 1, 8(1)

[^key-9811dce919259798e61edf85aa63c2f2]: S. 82(2) restricted (14.6.2024) by The A1 in Northumberland: Morpeth to Ellingham Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/733), arts. 1, 45(1) (with art. 6, Sch. 10)

[^key-98a95d92c678e25d75e511e76b37824e]: S. 82(2) restricted (1.9.2020) by The Immingham Open Cycle Gas Turbine Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/847), arts. 1, 36(1) (with Sch. 9 para. 144)

[^key-98dcdc430ee7033bf2d479f796204c10]: Words in s. 34(1)(aa) 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(3)(a) (with sch. 23)

[^key-99027a09c85107ec41246d050ec0b746]: S. 80(9)(c) and word repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(b)(iii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-99d89304a753a6554e1acf180bf120b1]: Ss. 46ZA-46ZE inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 15(2), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-9a2f584fbf531a1ad1fb8d43cc95a5b9]: Words in s. 34(1)(ba) substituted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(a)(iii)

[^key-9a51a195684240aeb2c12aaf3a6d2479]: 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(a)

[^key-9a828876b5cf3b5f7a039a2f9e151832]: Words in s. 73A(6) 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)(dd)

[^key-9ae13b5ffc3f7204008d0cdd4ebe0733]: Pt. 3 modified by S.I. 2010/675, Sch. 23 Pt. 8 para. 3 Table 9 (as substituted (E.W.) (1.10.2011) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2043), reg. 1(b), Sch. 1)

[^key-9b0d464262eb798356dd7c59d5c01546]: S. 82(2) restricted (13.3.2012) by The London Cable Car Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/472), arts. 1, 3(3) (with art. 3(4)(5))

[^key-9b2a9e377885e82606ed147766069291]: S. 73A(10) 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(b)(vi)

[^key-9b3630f23eeb1e8159ec3c581a8242dc]: S. 153(1)(za) inserted (E.W.N.I.) (27.9.2021) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/984), arts. 1(c), 2

[^key-9b8764260edea9b78ab4cbbf8259c954]: S. 33(1) excluded (1.1.2017) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154), regs. 1(1), 4(3), Sch. 3 Pt. 5 (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-9b97ae68ece88223bc035ff00ef90dd1]: Words in s. 78A(6) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(c)(iii), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-9befe613d8e16f8d23cfe38967755991]: 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. 208(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-9ca84646558268ea00645aeb36c7e471]: S. 82(2) restricted (21.4.2015) by The Crossrail (Plumstead Sidings) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/781), arts. 1, 17(1) (with art. 17(3))

[^key-9cf6fd4e324a19ed47af04087ce8258d]: Words in s. 79(10) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(a); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-9cff1cf2359dcc2702d8ff215a24d25d]: S. 82(2) restricted (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/433), arts. 1(2), 7(1) (with arts. 40, 41)

[^key-9d7260974820d66a8b16feca156da331]: S. 82(2) restricted (29.8.2017) by The East Anglia THREE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/826), arts. 1, 7(1) (with arts. 36, 37, Sch. 8 para. 34)

[^key-9db16de329ccf21d9d4b7b5e2805cb1d]: S. 82(2) restricted (14.4.2020) by The Reinforcement to the North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/325), arts. 1, 34(1) (with art. 7)

[^key-9e30ff59fe11ccc0380f4ff05795f54d]: Words in s. 33A(13) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(g)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-9eb719f6c5cb0372c38efbfd7195c30a]: Words in s. 78M(4) 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(4) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-9facb45caa327913372689119851d7d5]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.10.2023) by The Awel y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1033), arts. 1, 8(1) (with arts. 36, 37, Sch. 9 paras. 14, 44(1), 76, 103)

[^key-a01ffaf818a24122e5947f033e7033e2]: Words in s. 78U(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 218 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a06c796556e18b76c5b3d5d4ce64eed6]: S. 62ZA inserted (24.1.2022 for E., 7.3.2022 for W.) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 60(2) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2022/223, regs. 1(2), 2(b)

[^key-a12287ef1c6833281f3df8acc5e8baf2]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.3.2014) by The Crossrail (Paddington Station Bakerloo Line Connection) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/310), arts. 1, 25(1) (with art. 25(3))

[^key-a13a43b0fb93335891a02be7687ee72f]: Word in s. 75A(3)(a)(i) 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)(a)

[^key-a1bc19b7e01e6e8ced14eb6c6fec9ad3]: Words in s. 80(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(4) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-a1fed4d016e28bf2f0212f1b73fbc49d]: S. 82(2) restricted (12.10.2025) by The Gatwick Airport (Northern Runway Project) Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1054), arts. 1, 47(1) (with arts. 5, 9(6), 43, Sch. 9)

[^key-a2084d7d8b97bdeabc3336ae092d1ecb]: Words in s. 78K(3) 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-a2c87abe86b46673b8ec3722e0c047d4]: S. 7(12)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a2f1a2bb44eaced7d8dcefbea279ef33]: S. 153(1)(a)-(nn) substituted for s. 153(1)(a)-(aaa) (E.W.) (1.4.2015) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (England and Wales) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/479), arts. 1(c), 2

[^key-a3145e5bea2bd4ce080de2a6fc69ed81]: S. 82(2) restricted (13.3.2024) by The Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/230), arts. 1, 40(1) (with Sch. 11 paras. 5, 22, 37, 47, 82, 110)

[^key-a31af98ae67bc4030cb94e292f4bba57]: S. 73A(1A) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 215 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a37a8e9f5d74838e2f8825b4d5463226]: S. 82(2) restricted (29.12.2022) by The Keadby 3 (Carbon Capture Equipped Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1396), arts. 1, 40(1) (with art. 32, Sch. 10 paras. 26(2), 68)

[^key-a38788ff5f6003606f1024a81e5b3b4b]: Words in s. 156 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(8)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a43ce268adef3ab5805727831399db98]: S. 82(2) restricted (1.8.2022) by The Northumberland Line Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/820), arts. 1, 29(1) (with Sch. 10 paras. 21, 43)

[^key-a474e28bdd10ac8326cd0d1f9b5c8098]: Ss. 35-42 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-a4cb293ebd530c22d705330a33da9364]: S. 82(2) restricted (15.2.2025) by The West Burton Solar Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/116), arts. 1, 7(1) (with art. 47, Sch. 15)

[^key-a50e7262c283421757ace5c93a2e3cf3]: Words in Sch. 16 Pt. I repealed (S.) (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 5(3)

[^key-a59f8de6051ec776e405dbe933f61537]: Word in s. 160A(1)(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(9)

[^key-a5fd229c870c303b410cbc38deec44be]: S. 82(2) restricted (13.3.2019) by The Port of Tilbury (Expansion) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/359), arts. 1, 49(1) (with arts. 55, 56)

[^key-a630ac9f8bf79413e730f81875247155]: Words in s. 71(4)(a) 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. 4 (with reg. 4(2))

[^key-a7b0ef291de0102abd3c5c941fad9aeb]: S. 140(10A)-(10D) inserted (S.) (4.2.2025) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 21(2), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/10, reg. 2

[^key-a7ff70e95b62991a74708361213606a1]: S. 146(7) repealed (6.4.2011) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 22 Pt. 2; S.I. 2011/556, art. 3(2)(d)

[^key-a83067b4ee53af34eb8042e0fa963e13]: Words in s. 57(4) substituted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 3(4) (with s. 144)

[^key-a971e91cfb874c9f4b1c0a81295a1ee6]: S. 82(2) restricted (25.3.2022) by The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/299), arts. 1, 62(1) (with art. 55)

[^key-a9f668232839dbd7fe0fbbaf323a7a84]: Word in s. 78X(4)(e) 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. 7(b)

[^key-ab02504b7ec858c3d32e2069696dd4d5]: S. 45AZB modified (30.6.2024) by The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/666), regs. 1(2), 3(2)(4), Sch. 1 Pts. 2-6

[^key-ab0528ef0037befd5ba533e0043731b8]: Words in s. 57(8) inserted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 3(8) (with s. 144)

[^key-ab5274c3665b96f267c6697b081bd1bb]: Word in s. 73A heading 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(b)(i)

[^key-ac2749ff2be3d4b4291f91766272736f]: Words in s. 88(1) repealed (S.) (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)

[^key-ac7e8e589d34c22c2469f4c55f5d7e3f]: S. 82(2) excluded (10.8.2016) by The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/772), arts. 1, 33(1) (with arts. 35, 36)

[^key-ac8420be4d19a47ed04a46ae829c88b8]: Words in s. 33A(1) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-acda3f4fc433ac5a3fefab0e1571306e]: Ss. 33-34C applied (29.3.2011) by The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/988), regs. 1(2), 47(3) (with regs. 2, 47(2))

[^key-ad29c17d2076a69eba2aca161d6e098a]: S. 80(10) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(b)(iv); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-ad4745e88ac3c322157c1e8f0c134454]: S. 82(2) restricted (6.6.2022) by The M25 Junction 28 Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/573), arts. 1, 43(1) (with arts. 5, 36)

[^key-ad998f84e0c35234e55657dfddb6314d]: S. 34(3)(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(3)(c)(i) (with sch. 23)

[^key-adc1a7cd6cf22a7614132493d6c7733a]: S. 34(2A)-(2D) inserted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(b)

[^key-ae1310398abeca91a30c854d8d371469]: Word in s. 73A(2) inserted (25.10.2017) by The Unauthorised Deposit of Waste (Fixed Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1024), regs. 1(2), 2(3)

[^key-aed34ad463e527a521c9ac55523c276a]: Sch. 13 para. 2(2) repealed (S.) (1.4.2014) by The Energy Act 2013 (Office for Nuclear Regulation) (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/469), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 13 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-aedf49456896d259947eab04c494c382]: Words in s. 34B(6)(b) inserted (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 2(a) (with s. 144)

[^key-afc6a1eb6b8dfa566fd6dd0e7dc18507]: S. 82(2) restricted (1.6.2016) by The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/547), arts. 1, 39(1) (with arts. 4, 5(3))

[^key-afe21e5bf425b5e82d1ea01718870391]: S. 34(2) substituted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 14(2)(c), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-b04762060a2fc93b2501f93518f142be]: Words in s. 78P(8) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-b28f63f2d5978b8fe87e15483327078a]: S. 75(2) 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(8)(a) (with regs. 2, 47(2))

[^key-b2dd381bd2b12a35ee6485e8343a8ce3]: Words in s. 73A(4) 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)(bb)

[^key-b2e0a66071f24efa9180c745709b39dd]: Words in s. 34(1)(c)(ii) 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(3)(b) (with sch. 23)

[^key-b3558bd2b0aadfa76c581016a152592f]: S. 141(5)(aa) inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(6)(b), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-b3a68ec853c09c1fbe5b6987f4ec8234]: Words in s. 34B(6)(c) substituted (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 2(b) (with s. 144)

[^key-b424e39219cf8525e3725932cdec31b3]: S. 34D and cross-heading inserted (6.4.2024) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), ss. 66(1), 88(3)(b); S.I. 2023/1096, art. 3

[^key-b439e5ddc7e0186b089bc23adb6334d7]: S. 57(7A) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 40(3); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-b4d4e73ae69b47b5c4a26d955f0d855a]: Words in s. 57(1) substituted (S.) (23.10.2019) by The Environmental Protection Act 1990 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/332), regs. 1(1), 2(a)

[^key-b4ee27d24250048140c8dfd9d32606c7]: S. 82(2) restricted (25.6.2025) by The M5 Junction 10 Development Consent Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/795), arts. 1, 41(1) (with arts. 4, 43, Sch. 9)

[^key-b4f2a5396328431bf13a4ba13cfb8e67]: Words in s. 142(2)(a) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(7); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b5572f96c024c0fa1149eddb6e1c995e]: S. 45(12) substituted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(c)

[^key-b57f4b624bc27f93e60938ef53d859d6]: S. 78X(4)(g) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 45(5), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-b5fa3f1174a7ea2f40c4be7e50364686]: S. 82(2) restricted (26.4.2019) by The Tees Combined Cycle Power Plant Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/827), arts. 1, 9(1)

[^key-b5fe6651d64ef1d5dda83634f3fa44f5]: S. 46(4)(f)(g) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 3(3)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-b66a69ccacd5942bcf8dc760efb86368]: S. 45AZA modified (30.6.2024) by The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/666), regs. 1(2)(5), 3(2)(4), Sch. 1 Pts. 2-6

[^key-b7a424e4db546339aef415600f8805c4]: Words in s. 73A(5) 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)(cc)

[^key-b7ae43a3753972e07b68ee8f2bd1121a]: Words in s. 34(6) substituted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(f)(ii)

[^key-b82955ea84f3c56b22b414c6504e04bb]: Words in s. 89(2)(b) inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 111(3)(a); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-b85bddabeecf1aa5cc4f7469e1f59ee2]: Pt. 3 modified (E.W.) (1.1.2017) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154), reg. 1(1), Sch. 23 paras. 1(3), 2 (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-b942731149ddcbd177d3039977aa2043]: S. 34(2E)-(2L) inserted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(b)

[^key-b953e6ad8021b074e0b7ae701404c336]: 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. 208(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-b974fd67416436353219237f9cfd8dfb]: Words in s. 98(5) inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 112(2); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-ba14ce1a01e5d303f99051830fff313e]: S. 82(2) restricted (24.8.2017) by The National Grid (Richborough Connection Project) Development Consent Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/817), arts. 1, 37 (with art. 22)

[^key-ba9f6255f3664f2e79a633431d189301]: S. 82(2) restricted (19.8.2014) by The Network Rail (Huyton) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/2027), arts. 1, 28(1) (with arts. 28(3), 31(2))

[^key-baa7edf8d43436dd7b83f9127ae7e7f3]: S. 82(2) restricted (19.6.2020) by The Cleve Hill Solar Park Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/547), arts. 1, 7(1) (with art. 37)

[^key-bac9570ce070d78b333bd9284ecf1231]: S. 59: amendment to earlier affecting provision London Local Authorities Act 2007 (c. ii), s. 25 (27.5.2012) by London Local Authorities Act 2012 (c. ii), ss. 1(3), 17(2)

[^key-bb4ee283b92f054ccaadc57cf4c6bc6c]: Words in s. 160A(2) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 15(3), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-bbdb50d9f6874d0716baecf6387c80f0]: S. 126(9) inserted (S.) (1.4.2015) by Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 1), s. 63(2), sch. para. 4(4) (with s. 62); S.S.I. 2015/99, art. 2

[^key-bc65007e51aa76b772e7f299e2ea5257]: Ss. 59ZB, 59ZC 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. 2 (with reg. 4(2))

[^key-bc9557be3ef9951abb995c4c0d1782b6]: Word in s. 73A(7)(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)(v)

[^key-bcbaaf909de10a70c3a0058947dec62c]: Words in s. 156(2) substituted (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 6 para. 2(4) (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-bd0a8d29025927bfe26922858a207167]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.3.2024) by The Net Zero Teesside Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/174), arts. 1, 40(1) (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 12 paras. 5, 51, 91, 129, 136, 234, 345, 356)

[^key-bd3014cbe3587459343781b9cbefcbfa]: Words in s. 142(7) 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(7) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-bd6c29190aa1d7e082659f36c59c1765]: Words in s. 141(5)(g) substituted (2.5.2022) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 27 para. 6(2) (with s. 283(7)); S.I. 2022/500, reg. 3(b)(ii)

[^key-be2a79f329c63ef76bd6445f75a5312f]: Words in s. 88(8)(a)(ii) substituted (S.) (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(d); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)