Environmental Protection Act 1990

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)

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)

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))

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))

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.)

Sch. 16 Pt. VIII in force at 1.4.2015 for specified purposes for S. by S.S.I. 2015/72, art. 2(3)

S. 82(2) restricted (18.7.2023) by The Longfield Solar Farm Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/734), arts. 1, 7(1)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

S. 82(2) restricted (29.12.2025) by The Helios Renewable Energy Project Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1372), arts. 1, 7(1) (with Sch. 9)

Words in s. 78C(10)(a)(ii) substituted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(3)(a), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

S. 82(2) restricted (10.3.2023) by The A47 Wansford to Sutton Development Consent Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/218), arts. 1, 43(1) (with arts. 4, 50)

Word in s. 78A(7)(b)(i) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2012) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 86(2)(d), 105(3); S.I. 2012/264, art. 2; S.I. 2012/284, art. 2

Pt. 2A (ss. 78A-78YC) applied (with modifications) (E.) (20.1.2006) by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers) (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3467), regs. 1(4), 2, 3, Schs. 1, 2 (as amended: (29.9.2010) by S.I. 2010/2147, regs. 1(2), 2(2); (18.4.2018) by S.I. 2018/429, regs. 1(2), 2(4); and (31.12.2020) by The Ionising Radiation (Environmental and Public Protection) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/24), regs. 1(1), 4; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))

S. 82(2) restricted (22.4.2022) by The East Anglia ONE North Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/432), arts. 1(2), 7(1) (with arts. 40, 41)

Pt. IIA (ss. 78A-78YC) extended (with modifications) (S.) (1.4.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 30.10.2007) by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations (S.S.I. 2007/179), regs. 1(1)(2), {2-15} (as amended (10.12.2007) by S.I. 2007/3240, reg. 3 (with reg. 2) which is itself amended (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)-(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Nuclear Installations (Liability for Damage) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/562), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11 (with art. 40); (22.5.2019) by The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/703), reg. 1(1), Sch. 10 para. 8 (with reg. 3))

Pt. IIA (ss. 78A-78YC) extended (with modifications) (S.) (1.4.2007 for certain purposes, 30.10.2007 otherwise) by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations (S.S.I. 2007/179), regs. 1(1)(2), 2-15 (as amended (10.12.2007) by S.I. 2007/3240, reg. 3 (with reg. 2) which is itself amended (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)-(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Nuclear Installations (Liability for Damage) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/562), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11 (with art. 40); (22.5.2019) by The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/703), reg. 1(1), Sch. 10 para. 8 (with reg. 3))

S. 82(2) restricted (13.11.2025) by The Stonestreet Green Solar Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/1175), arts. 1, 9(1) (with art. 40, Sch. 13)

Pt. 2A (ss. 78A-78YC) applied (with modifications) (E.) (4.8.2006) in so far as not already applied by S.I. 2005/3467 by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1379), regs. 3-17, Sch. (as amended: (10.11.2007) by S.I. 2007/3245, reg. 3; (6.4.2008) by S.I. 2008/520, regs. 1, 2, 3; (23.8.2010 and 30.9.2010) by S.I. 2010/2147, regs. 1(2), 3, 4; (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)-(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Nuclear Installations (Liability for Damage) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/562), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9 (with art. 40); (22.6.2018) by S.I. 2018/429, regs. 1(3), 3; (22.5.2019) by The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/703), reg. 1(1), Sch. 10 para. 6 (with reg. 3); and (31.12.2020) by The Ionising Radiation (Environmental and Public Protection) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/24), regs. 1(1), 5; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))

S. 82(2) restricted (4.3.2026) by The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/138), arts. 1(2), 7(1) (with arts. 42, 43, Sch. 18)

S. 82(2) restricted (8.9.2022) by The A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Development Consent Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/934), arts. 1, 46(1)

Pt. IIA (ss. 78A-78YC) extended (with modifications) (S.) (1.4.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 30.10.2007) by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations (S.S.I. 2007/179), regs. 1(1)(2), {2-15} (as amended (10.12.2007) by S.I. 2007/3240, reg. 3 (with reg. 2) whic is itself amended (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)-(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Nuclear Installations (Liability for Damage) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/562), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 11 (with art. 40); (22.5.2019) by The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/703), reg. 1(1), Sch. 10 para. 8 (with reg. 3))

Pt. 2A (ss. 78A-78YC) applied (with modifications) (W.) (16.11.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 10.12.2006) by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2988), regs. 1, 3-17, Sch. (as amended: (10.12.2007) by S.I. 2007/3250, reg. 3 (with reg. 2); (6.4.2008) by S.I. 2008/521, regs. 2(3), 3; (30.9.2010) by S.I. 2010/2146, regs. 1, 2, 3; (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)-(5) of the amending S.I.) by The Nuclear Installations (Liability for Damage) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/562), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 10 (with art. 40); (4.7.2018) by S.I. 2018/725, regs. 1(2), 3-5; (22.5.2019) by The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/703), reg. 1(1), Sch. 10 para. 7 (with reg. 3); and (31.12.2020) by The Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/114), regs. 1, 2; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1))

S. 82(2) restricted (5.3.2022) by The Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/138), arts. 1, 8(1) (with arts. 41, 42, Sch. 16)

This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only

This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only

Words in s. 33(8)(a) substituted (E.W.) (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1 table

S. 161(1)-(4) omitted (9.11.2021) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 63(5)(b), 147(1)(a) (with s. 144)

Sch. 2A repealed (S.) (23.3.2007) by The National Waste Management Plan for Scotland Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/251), reg. 8(1)(a); and omitted (E.W.) (29.3.2011) by virtue of The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/988), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(9) (with regs. 2, 47(2))

Words in Sch. 3A para. 1(4)(a) omitted (14.3.2012 immediately before the Charities Act 2011 (c. 25) comes into force) by virtue of The Charities (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1396), art. 1, Sch. paras. 37(1)(2)(e)

S. 160A inserted (9.11.2021) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 63(2), 147(1)(a) (with s. 144)

S. 78M(7) omitted (9.11.2021) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 63(4), 147(1)(a) (with s. 144)

S. 34(4A) inserted (retrospectively) by 1994 c. 40, s. 33(1) (with s. 33(2))

S. 63(2)(3) omitted (E.W.) (16.7.2005) by virtue of The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/894), regs. 1, 73 (with reg. 75)

Words in Sch. 16 Pt. I repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 23(f); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2), sch.

S. 161 heading substituted (9.11.2021) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 63(5)(a), 147(1)(a) (with s. 144)

S. 150 wholly in force; s. 150 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 164(3); s. 150 in force for certain purposes at 14.2.1992 see s. 164(3) and S.I. 1992/266, art. 2; s. 150 in force in so far as not then already in force at 1.4.1992 see s. 164(3) and S.I. 1992/266, art. 3.