Environmental Protection Act 1990

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

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)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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))

S. 78A(5)(c) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(b)(iii), 105(3), Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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))

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

S. 45AZB(5) excluded (31.3.2025) by The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/140), regs. 1(2), 3(3)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

S. 82(2) restricted (31.5.2018) by The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/574), arts. 1(2), 63(1)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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))

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)

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.

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)

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

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))

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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))

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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))

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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))

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)

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)

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)

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))

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)

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))

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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))

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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))

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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))

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.

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)

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))

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

S. 82(2) restricted (26.4.2019) by The Tees Combined Cycle Power Plant Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/827), arts. 1, 9(1)

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.

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)