Environmental Protection Act 1990

[^key-be39032d9df610a862b024c5f5a0b15c]: S. 141(4) omitted (24.1.2022) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(5), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-be57f47db60c88250ef8903a126b1449]: Words in s. 57(7) substituted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 3(6) (with s. 144)

[^key-bea2f3e5776f25947c2d9062470321b7]: S. 82(2) restricted (16.8.2021) by The London Luton Airport Passenger Transit System Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/907), arts. 1, 3(1) (with art. 3(2))

[^key-bf05fb3ff55fc5598977c8b8aa2e3b5d]: S. 87(4D) inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2018) by The Littering From Vehicles Outside London (Keepers Civil Penalties) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/171), regs. 1(2), 21

[^key-bf300d17271b3e1419805d45e8622e70]: S. 45A(5) excluded (31.3.2025) by The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/140), regs. 1(2), 3(1)

[^key-bf61b16dd6a1f894526bc16ec7b8e0e2]: Words in s. 78X(1) substituted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(6)(a)(ii), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-bf89cd594252a1703f5f6f4996805fb1]: S. 75(1A) inserted (20.3.2019) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(6)(a)

[^key-bfe4522d48b4306a0b6a290631540866]: S. 82(2) restricted (12.5.2022) by The M54 to M6 Link Road Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/475), arts. 1, 38(1)

[^key-c00d7c62d65ff5f4dd8499861f8ad3aa]: S. 82(2) restricted (28.4.2025) by The Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/468), arts. 1, 8(1) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10)

[^key-c0927b593cbca6570942c283ffb807fc]: Words in s. 153(1)(nn) inserted (S.) (1.4.2013) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/74), arts. 1(1), 2(c)

[^key-c0f3a8b52c6c5722475dd03dee57e53d]: S. 45(1)(c) and word inserted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(a)(ii)

[^key-c10e34f88e9d2edff3c4262439814354]: S. 140(4)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c1173d060b5951268ada159e0bace015]: S. 82(2) restricted (3.8.2024) by The Sunnica Energy Farm Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/802), arts. 1, 7(1) (with art. 44, Sch. 12)

[^key-c1339cc2a85775ef54c2671596f1cae0]: Words in s. 46(6) 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(2), 115(2)(c); S.I. 2015/994, art. 8

[^key-c2fb324f819aff53b9b5a0c247293160]: S. 34(1)(ba) inserted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(a)(ii)

[^key-c352dbf9b8e449da300d6f873e863c59]: Words in s. 33A(5) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 209 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-c3ba57fe5c30a56229c767f642bda435]: S. 82(2) restricted (18.12.2024) by The Network Rail (Leeds to Micklefield Enhancements) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/1284), arts. 1, 35(1) (with Sch. 15)

[^key-c429c5852875cb18fd783f5fe8189305]: S. 78X(4A) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 40(6); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-c4ef0503576aecc86a8c6714daf51317]: S. 45A modified (E.W.) (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. 2-7

[^key-c5197469e66a9ec8d62478cbe4fc57e1]: Words in s. 33(1)(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(2)(b) (with sch. 23)

[^key-c5850ba8ce7d74828db95b007de37969]: Words in s. 29(6) substituted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(b)

[^key-c5df438489be71b165effaaf3285cba4]: Words in s. 73A(7) 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)(ee)

[^key-c7e4daf91fe65ac7edf931f5bbcaf965]: S. 146(2)-(5) 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-c83fe0d0169f026540b7e5c1e41253e5]: S. 71(2)(3) modified (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/228), reg. 1(1), sch. 4 para. 13(2) (with regs. 31-33)

[^key-c84994a284ea8100a867f68603440c6a]: S. 82(2) excluded (2.8.2016) by The Meaford Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/779), arts. 1, 9(1)

[^key-c8d1bcdff3bd8bf8e0921b3a41468b13]: S. 82(2) restricted (4.8.2023) by The A303 (Amesbury to Berwick Down) Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/834), arts. 1, 53(1) (with arts. 6(2), 18, Sch. 11 paras. 5, 30)

[^key-ca3be90d078f6703c41c8d9a79350f0a]: S. 82(2) restricted (30.6.2015) by The Swansea Bay Tidal Generating Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1386), arts. 1, 8(1) (with arts. 51, 53)

[^key-cb71a6a524a8a1f9621a4fe202290c37]: S. 82(2) restricted (27.2.2020) by The A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/121), arts. 1, 43(1) (with art. 3(1))

[^key-cc431785040658bf693eb0f921dc571a]: S. 78YB(2B) 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-ccf316258a8ad43df3c14aa35a23f94d]: S. 82(2) restricted (23.2.2017) by High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 (c. 7), s. 70(1), Sch. 27 para. 3(1)

[^key-cd4d5b3b655660dc19d383f57b3913a7]: Words in s. 57(8) substituted (E.W.) (20.3.2019) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(4)

[^key-cd5ca856fe6cd30bffdea77cb39f1700]: Words in s. 29(12) 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(3) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-cd6ec6a44bae4cf01bfe6b72346039b2]: S. 141(5AA) inserted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 7(2)

[^key-cd9fd70f4e5c63831a06ac864993764d]: Words in s. 78X(2) substituted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(6)(b), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-cdb68b8d8fa1c10297b40143b1cdcdd0]: Words in s. 156(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(8)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ce1b0e4e65f8fc1f5086c11dc81c367a]: S. 82(2) restricted (6.11.2012) by The Network Rail (North Doncaster Chord) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2635), arts. 1, 38(1) (with art. 35(2)) S. 82(2) restricted (13.11.2012) by The Chiltern Railways (Bicester to Oxford Improvements) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2679), arts. 1, 38(1) (with art. 42(2))

[^key-ce6ee61a8052fc64ee093d271e1127ca]: Words in s. 23(2)(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(2) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-ce8486e39346804878d00ff5419fdf82]: Sch. 15 para. 14 repealed (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 5(2)

[^key-ced4cac4bbbfe51e18de48b7cf58746f]: Ss. 45A-45AZG substituted for s. 45A (17.5.2024) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 57(4), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 2(a) (with regs. 5, 6, 7, Sch.)

[^key-cf616dee75e8672f3bf6a165f2f35444]: S. 82(2) restricted (30.10.2019) by The Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1358), arts. 1, 41(1) (with Sch. 13 Pt. 1 para. 19)

[^key-cfc6d874e9118fd40a685547551bc76f]: Words in s. 113(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-d04e0bc013b96ef4917039ee98f7fec1]: S. 82(2) restricted (27.9.2016) by The Triton Knoll Electrical System Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/880), arts. 1(2), 7(1) (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 8 para. 19)

[^key-d08e6e54cfbd824a5317bb062ed4c96d]: Words in s. 33A(13) substituted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(g)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d0b2d2416deef24e1470d364c3160fe1]: S. 71A inserted (S.) (1.4.2025) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 13(2), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/10, reg. 3(c)

[^key-d0e074bd2629d4bcaf55fd4096b3d1b5]: Words in s. 78A(6)(a) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(c)(i), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-d107cd33390763a3c71b396c97fbe65c]: Words in s. 34(5) substituted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(e)

[^key-d1136aaff3f1ead18c6d9b185ddc0622]: S. 30(4A) inserted (17.5.2024) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 57(2), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2024/639, reg. 2(a)

[^key-d1c3933aa2f99e8d4d13e0948a67889b]: Words in s. 78YB(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. 5(b) (with reg. 4(2))

[^key-d3181ea919e9f9c515729837e43457f3]: Words in s. 59A heading 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(a) (with reg. 4(2))

[^key-d322e48d75af7873d52b44023dcb89f3]: S. 82(2) excluded (5.4.2017) by The Keuper Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/433), arts. 1, 8(1)

[^key-d3e5ac51d972c43f4d3c1714ec2e2882]: S. 34(4AB) inserted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(c)

[^key-d5793026d4aa58672bedd32a2ba46d39]: S. 82(2) restricted (2.2.2016) by The East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange and Highway Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/17), arts. 1, 36(1)

[^key-d7e06f592872f5772903fe4ad069c59b]: S. 88(10A)(10B) inserted (S.) (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(g); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)

[^key-d8485bc23f2e6d2306617357750a7ae3]: S. 82(2) restricted (7.5.2014) by The National Grid (North London Reinforcement Project) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1052), arts. 1, 40(1)

[^key-d8d7f6d2986a6d7c339ed64e1cdb87c6]: Words in s. 30(1) 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(4) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-d909a254756ba7fa47986eb12838d83d]: Sum in s. 88(6) substituted (S.) (1.4.2014) by The Litter (Fixed Penalties) (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/315), arts. 1(1), 3(b)

[^key-d9e724570b71b3620db62d7c3ee43949]: S. 82(2) restricted (29.10.2020) by The Southampton to London Pipeline Development Consent Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1099), arts. 1, 41(1) (with art. 32, Sch. 9 para. 36)

[^key-da33980064a6db25c9e9ec2fe496f81e]: S. 74 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-dc3e29c219ce71f7300be2c38075218e]: Pt. 1: 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-dc7d07fa743647d8fb4afbb653b7bfed]: S. 21(3)(4) applied (S.) (7.1.2013) by The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations2012 (S.S.I. 2012/360), regs. 1(2), 65(5) (with reg. 71)

[^key-dc9db57b64309fc6693579155ede22f8]: S. 33A(12)(b) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(f)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-dcc2fd0a78391a226d1293f9470fc188]: S. 153(1)(z4)-(z7) inserted (S.) (9.3.2022) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2022 (S.S.I. 2022/8), arts. 1(1), 2

[^key-dcc9c28147a46231278ec4db3714a0f6]: Words in s. 47ZB(2)(b)(ii) 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)(b), 115(2)(c); S.I. 2015/994, art. 8

[^key-dcd8d71d631052f4b2399b04a93d33b2]: S. 34(3)(d) substituted (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 1, sch. 22 para. 2(3)(c)(ii) (with sch. 23)

[^key-dd19c75245e5a17ffa8a654cf2034154]: Word in s. 45(1)(a) omitted (S.) (17.5.2012) by virtue of The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(a)(i)

[^key-dd5fc2e9567eb62af8fbab0cd7dabf1e]: Words in s. 77(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-dd9e0cc0c6db09203ad5c422db74e5d5]: Words in s. 34(4B) substituted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(d)

[^key-dde08b6fbe1a5f323714255f82a73fe2]: Words in s. 141(6) inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(8), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-de10a1ca4cd53435ef03fd9ade668ee2]: S. 44A 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(5) (with regs. 2, 47(2))

[^key-de55c4f6e8d174761bd211c7ee2e357e]: S. 82(2) restricted (18.4.2018) by The Network Rail (Hope Valley Capacity) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/446), arts. 1, 30(1) (with arts. 24(8), 33(2))

[^key-de5ad6ce32af2eb9df1295efbf6fb866]: S. 82(2) restricted (6.8.2014) by The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1873), arts. 1, 14(1) (with arts. 12, 13, Sch. 12 Pt. 1 para. 19, Pt. 2 para. 6, Pt. 3 para. 5, Pt. 4 para. 4, Pt. 5 para. 4)

[^key-def81628340936fa3c5c654dfeb7e165]: S. 33A(11A) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(e); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-df151ec02c46cbffbcc60e30e6129faa]: S. 82(2) restricted (25.2.2015) by The A160/A180 (Port of Immingham Improvement) Development Consent Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/129), arts. 1, 36(1)

[^key-df1bb0b7acf73e081a00bf461ec754a4]: S. 33(1B) substituted (1.1.2017) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154), reg. 1(1), Sch. 29 para. 6(4) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-df2affade460e13ced56c2aae3f046e2]: S. 73(10) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 40(5); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-df2dca025ea864d737251408a892716c]: S. 153(1)(ff) omitted (S.) (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (Scotland) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/74), arts. 1(1), 2(a)

[^key-df4040af33cb6e75c45c41bf326eb43f]: S. 34ZB 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(2)

[^key-dfa66ad5e2128d02e8561eb44ba09057]: S. 34(3)(c)(e) 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, sch. 22 para. 2(3)(c)(iii) (with sch. 23)

[^key-e032552779dbd001a2ad6efd8aa18a9a]: Words in s. 78YB(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. 5(a) (with reg. 4(2))

[^key-e09ff0bf59d923163fc185febf6cc978]: S. 141(5)(h) inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(6)(h), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-e11967d8ef7ae8b3afdb2840a19be148]: S. 141(5)(fa)(fb) inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(6)(g), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-e11fb7c0e0f237ca649b66306740e531]: S. 45(1A) inserted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(b)

[^key-e122016e6900aa7ea91addf92117838f]: 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)(i), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-e158f96b5a3aee3b9cf01ca3a414cc03]: Words in s. 75(2)(a) substituted (S.) (20.3.2019) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(6)(b)(ii)

[^key-e17949602b1548654d7526c85adf2277]: Words in s. 28(2) 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(2) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-e250587b8b12f2550e31b3ca8c88d19f]: Words in s. 116(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(5)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e2bdd43b99c942504360402d380a982e]: S. 71(2)(3) modified (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/228), regs. 1(1), 30(7) (with regs. 31-33)

[^key-e31fefb0cd51cef38a9f5e81ee0e6f60]: Pt. 2 modified (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by The Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/811), regs. 1(3), 5

[^key-e372f144dac1bbdedd5ffbc3b0ec7307]: Words in s. 33(2B) inserted (S.) (4.12.2020) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/314), regs. 1(1), 2(2)

[^key-e38bb66bba1e9b71814e26e619a37340]: Words in s. 141 heading inserted (24.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 62(2)(b), 147(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(k)

[^key-e3c56962accde3ac16434ff9a9e5aa11]: S. 82(2) restricted (2.1.2018) by The Boston Barrier Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1329), arts. 1, 63(1) (with arts. 55-57, Sch. 8 para. 13)

[^key-e4b05e356ef80d0f036613cf4f8aee8b]: Words in s. 98(1A)(b) substituted (1.4.2023 for E.) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 68(4), 147(3)(4) (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/381, reg. 2(a)

[^key-e530434ae1d7d107dd63fc01a6ce2559]: Words in s. 160A(2) inserted (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 58(3), 147(2)(g) (with s. 144)

[^key-e5553e1f57c785b928c27c91eb6b83d5]: Words in s. 33A(11)(a) substituted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(d); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-e5a4f8f508c0e1c3a571627addeab579]: S. 82(2) restricted (7.2.2024) by The Drax Power Station Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage Extension Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/70), arts. 1, 36(1) (with art. 43, Sch. 12 paras. 5, 24)

[^key-e6e54c83b0a7c0bd94b014844b43feaa]: Words in s. 78A(8) substituted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(e), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-e6f5f790bb3728c4b3bfa41f5d7899e0]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.2.2021) by High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 (c. 2), s. 64(1), Sch. 26 para. 3(1)

[^key-e78be630597c0049de0d6b44b6a7c5de]: S. 75(2) substituted (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/226), regs. 1(1), 2(12)(a)

[^key-e9fb44406be9356e97de49139e5ae0c8]: Ss. 34CA, 34CB and cross-heading inserted (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 58(2), 147(2)(g) (with s. 144)

[^key-eac1a9a81b23d805a037c433ecf7560f]: Words in s. 78A(6)(b) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(c)(ii), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

[^key-eb09ab5433acd598e92a0405ccf9f949]: S. 82(2) restricted (5.12.2022) by The Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1194), arts. 1, 45(1) (with art. 51)

[^key-eb6ad7453174b1ab0c598c35121dc872]: Words in s. 33A(12) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(2)(f)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-ebcb55fd990459b4b23b61468e2246a5]: Words in s. 59ZB(10) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 119 (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-ec5b61b1999b0878b7633e93aa6e5edd]: S. 82(2) restricted (1.5.2025) by The Viking CCS Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/509), arts. 1(2), 37(1) (with art. 41, Sch. 9)

[^key-ec6c115c80656ccd93aaa4f7129846d7]: S. 82(1) restricted (19.12.2017) by The Network Rail (Buxton Sidings Extension) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1150), arts. 1, 29(1) (with art. 32(2))

[^key-ec8a1eca4cd4d2e7a960779f545ce059]: Words in s. 116(2) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 2(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ecca02f9befb178ccc653cce18f76981]: Sch. 8 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-ed3d1d12158095e2caa8f88b119213ab]: Words in s. 57(8) inserted (E.W.) (31.12.2020) by The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/620), regs. 1(2)(b), 5(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-edaef6f0fa11897746e74a12b24171ad]: S. 82(2) restricted (14.8.2015) by The Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1570), arts. 1, 35(1)

[^key-ee0b8233a36f9f366182c2b2ed8ad3c1]: Words in s. 34B(11) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 213 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-ee22d9a6b486c9e3d905d4be269350f5]: S. 88B inserted (1.4.2023 for E.) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 68(3), 147(3)(4) (with s. 144); S.I. 2023/381, reg. 2(a)

[^key-ee2d8fd0a0909818f1e937b0b4ac7f50]: S. 82(2) restricted (27.11.2025) by The Cory Decarbonisation Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1227), arts. 1, 44(1) (with Sch. 12)

[^key-ef016a3d79c22bdd771acb97438c1467]: Words in s. 34(1) substituted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 14(2)(a), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-ef17045201200fe52a88b4b3f2f5455a]: S. 47(4)(f)(g) added (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 3(4)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

[^key-ef46bc5c0b0063c80519fe389c7b1a75]: S. 6(6A)(6B) 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(2) (with reg. 71)

[^key-f0e3b8ee593cc95fce34f697f206827b]: S. 82(2) restricted (31.12.2014) by The Hornsea One Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3331), arts. 1, 31(1) (with arts. 37, 38)

[^key-f17d9ea8e523cfcda86452dd00052262]: S. 153(1)(oo)(pp) inserted (E.W.) (30.3.2020) by The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (England) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/207), arts. 1(b), 2

[^key-f197d9a03a5e0bbbb4fee0142778602d]: Words in s. 118(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. 3 para. 6(6) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-f1d282028c39216e56a42873278e7553]: Words in s. 88(1)(a) substituted (S.) (1.4.2015) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 11(4)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(3)

[^key-f1d73f545b81718d995347fff6b32ccc]: S. 57(2A) inserted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 3(3) (with s. 144)

[^key-f292078d115fda9ade76f31ff42f1395]: S. 157 applied (S.) (27.3.2011) by The Waste Management Licensing (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/228), regs. 1(1), 30(5) (with regs. 31-33)

[^key-f29e7a235e9539354fe3ccdf3ac5a3b7]: S. 82(2) excluded (7.9.2016) by The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/844), arts. 1(2), 5(1) (with arts. 37, 38)

[^key-f2acd10b6341f6bee4a058928eea5a63]: S. 82(2) restricted (25.4.2024) by The Network Rail (Church Fenton Level Crossing Reduction) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/526), arts. 1, 28(1) (with art. 28(4))

[^key-f34cde9225869e78dd151e7310495ea6]: Words in s. 160A(2) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 18(3), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-f3d18a96f7d38a7d53afef5d2af38799]: S. 82(2) restricted (19.2.2021) by The A303 Sparkford to Ilchester Dualling Development Consent Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/125), arts. 1, 41(1) (with arts. 4, 47)

[^key-f44a18c227f26d5719df83691d7826fd]: S. 82(2) restricted (4.11.2022) by The A47/A11 Thickthorn Junction Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1070), arts. 1, 44(1) (with arts. 4, 52, Sch. 9 para. 82)

[^key-f46fbee944dda024dd3cb6fcb0fdf47b]: Words in s. 160A(2) inserted (24.1.2022 for E., 7.3.2022 for W.) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 60(4) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2022/223, regs. 1(2), 2(b)

[^key-f4e9dd9bfd8371bd06d4e482817072db]: Words in s. 34(1) substituted (S.) (17.5.2012) by The Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/148), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(a)(i)

[^key-f740cca9fcda31956ee8ad6face9a11e]: Sch. 16 Pt. 2 in force at 1.4.2012 for specified purposes by S.I. 2012/898, art. 2

[^key-f74545de4994d2260d765a2a37e33b63]: S. 82(2) restricted (11.11.2020) by The West Burton C (Gas Fired Generating Station) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1148), arts. 1, 8(1)

[^key-f77f14508b36f93b9a3fea97f7d015b1]: S. 88(6A)(b) substituted (1.4.2018) by The Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (England) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1050), regs. 1(2), 6(1)

[^key-f7b83785a7c62b4b74ce722136e87fa0]: S. 82(2) restricted (19.11.2015) by The Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Power Station Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1832), arts. 1(2), 18(2)

[^key-f7f5042c3d4f12fd7c693986fbf390a3]: S. 82(2) restricted (5.4.2024) by The National Grid (Yorkshire Green Energy Enablement Project) Development Consent Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/393), arts. 1, 43(1) (with art. 44, Sch. 15)

[^key-f81a55f39e0f8882561869bb0bcbb131]: S. 82(2) restricted (7.9.2023) by The A38 Derby Junctions Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/923), arts. 1, 43(1) (with arts. 4, 45, Sch. 9 paras. 6, 46, 54(1))

[^key-f8d066efb685d3524dbdbe0c19ba68fd]: Words in s. 33(8)(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(3)(a) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-f912ed98a641841158775cd813545c14]: S. 82(2) restricted (3.8.2023) by The Hornsea Four Offshore Wind Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/800), arts. 1, 7(1) (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 4, Sch. 9 Pt. 3 para. 6(1), Sch. 9 Pt. 4 para. 20, Sch. 9 Pt. 9 para. 4) (as amended (31.1.2024) by S.I. 2024/117, art. 1(2), Sch.)

[^key-fa16c44b77c22efac1313e2d1b0bd1a0]: Sch. 16 Pt. VIII in force at 1.4.2015 for specified purposes for S. by S.S.I. 2015/72, art. 2(3)

[^key-fa1fa4066808211cf65ebf4e8d2c4970]: S. 82(2) restricted (18.7.2023) by The Longfield Solar Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/734), arts. 1, 7(1)

[^key-faa797d918331ae640eadd76eeb78af4]: S. 33(2D) inserted (S.) (31.12.2020) by The Environment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/26), regs. 1, 12(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-fac5d6151514586f40f60c20c1dc6727]: S. 82(2) restricted (21.11.2013) by The Network Rail (Redditch Branch Enhancement) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2809), arts. 1, 30(1) (with arts. 27(2), 39, Sch. 10 para. 4)

[^key-fad11871c608f53f1d00eb273f567698]: S. 98(5B) inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(1), Sch. 1 para. 112(3); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-fb27801c937a5b5cc795041471342b2d]: S. 82(2) restricted (4.4.2025) by The North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/362), arts. 1, 45(1) (with Sch. 14)

[^key-fc3c4c342b7f5623baf82e9a1cb17782]: S. 82(2) restricted (8.1.2026) by The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1376), arts. 1, 9(1)-(3) (with arts. 39, 40, Sch. 9)

[^key-fc605ec8646c03d3e8be7869286d19ca]: Words in s. 57(2) omitted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 3(2) (with s. 144)

[^key-fc760281e62b9da8fc43433fc2dccb30]: Sch. 3A para. 7(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2018) by The Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (England) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1050), regs. 1(2), 6(2)

[^key-fc7ab9fac75815b3ef05ffb1335eef57]: S. 59(1A) inserted (S.) (1.8.2025 for specified purposes) by Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 (asp 13), ss. 12(1)(a), 27(2); S.S.I. 2025/170, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-fd2d4f2cadad60ddedfc7d6aacf6221d]: S. 82(2) restricted (28.7.2025) by The Mona Offshore Wind Farm Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/870), arts. 1, 9(1) (with arts. 37, 38, Sch. 10)

[^key-fd3699e4f0193700367f78da861101a4]: S. 82(2) restricted (4.3.2020) by The Midland Metro (Birmingham Eastside Extension) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/141), arts. 1, 50(1) (with arts. 47, 48, Sch. 10 para. 19)