The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016

• (1) If an enforcement undertaking is not complied with, the Agency may bring criminal proceedings for the offence in respect of the act or omission to which the undertaking relates.

• (2) If a person has complied partly but not fully with an undertaking, that part-compliance must be taken into account in the imposition of any criminal sanction on the person.

• (3) Criminal proceedings for offences triable summarily to which an enforcement undertaking relates may be instituted at any time up to 6 months from the date when the Agency notifies the person that such person has failed to comply with that undertaking.

Appeals

8

• (1) An appeal against a decision of the Agency under paragraph 5 is to the First-tier Tribunal.

• (2) The Tribunal may—

• (a) affirm the decision;

• (b) quash the decision and remit it to the Agency.

Guidance as to use of enforcement undertakings

9

• (1) The Agency must publish guidance about its use of enforcement undertakings.

• (2) The Agency must revise the guidance where appropriate.

• (3) The Agency must consult such persons as it considers appropriate before publishing any guidance or revised guidance.

• (4) The Agency must have regard to the guidance or revised guidance in exercising its functions.

Publication of enforcement undertakings

10

• (1) The Agency must from time to time publish the cases in which an enforcement undertaking has been entered into.

• (2) This paragraph does not apply in cases where the Agency considers that publication would be inappropriate.

SCHEDULE 27 — Public registers

Matters to be included in a public register

1

• (1) A public register must contain a copy of—

• (a) every application for—

• (i) the grant of an environmental permit,

• (ii) the variation of an environmental permit,

• (iii) the transfer of an environmental permit in whole or in part, or

• (iv) the surrender of an environmental permit in whole or in part;

• (b) every notice requesting further information under paragraph 4(1) of Part 1 of Schedule 5;

• (c) all representations made in respect of an application for the grant or variation of an environmental permit;

• (d) every environmental permit, variation, transfer in whole or in part, or surrender in whole or in part granted or made by the regulator;

• (e) every determination or decision notified under paragraph 17(2)(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 5;

• (f) every prohibition notice, enforcement notice, revocation notice, suspension notice, landfill closure notice, mining waste facility closure notice or notice withdrawing such a notice served by the regulator;

• (g) in relation to an appeal to an appropriate authority, every—

• (i) notice of appeal,

• (ii) document relating to the appeal,

• (iii) representation made in respect of the appeal, and

• (iv) determination of the authority, including any report accompanying that determination;

• (h) all information obtained by the regulator—

• (i) as a result of its own monitoring,

• (ii) as a result of monitoring required under an environmental permit condition, or

• (iii) under regulation 61 in relation to monitoring;

• (i) all other information given to the regulator in compliance with—

• (i) an environmental permit condition,

• (ii) an enforcement notice,

• (iii) a suspension notice,

• (iv) a landfill closure notice,

• (v) a mining waste facility closure notice, or

• (vi) regulation 61;

• (j) every report published by the regulator relating to an assessment of the environmental consequences of the operation of an installation;

• (k) every direction given to the regulator, the exemption registration authority or the exemption authority by an appropriate authority under these Regulations, other than a direction given under regulation 47 or paragraph 13 of Schedule 2.

• (2) A public register must also contain—

• (a) details of any conviction for, or enforcement undertaking accepted in relation to, an offence under regulation 38 in respect of an environmental permit granted by the regulator or a failure to apply to the regulator for the grant of an environmental permit,

• (b) in the case of a body corporate, details of any formal caution for an offence under regulation 38 in respect of an environmental permit granted by the regulator or a failure to apply to the regulator for the grant of an environmental permit,

• (c) an inventory of closed mining waste facilities as required under Article 20 of the Mining Waste Directive,

• (d) a list identifying all waste incineration plants and waste co-incineration plants—

• (i) which have a capacity of less than 2 tonnes per hour, and

• (ii) whose operation is authorised by an environmental permit containing conditions which give effect to Chapter IV of the Industrial Emissions Directive,

• (e) the information provided to the regulator by the operator of a materials facility under paragraph 7 of Part 2 of Schedule 9, and

• (f) details of—

• (i) all fees and charges paid to a regulator within the meaning of regulation 66 pursuant to a scheme under that regulation, and

• (ii) the total expenditure of that regulator in exercising its functions under these Regulations.

• (3) The regulator may omit any representation referred to in sub-paragraph (1) from its public register at the request of the person making the representation, but the regulator must then include in the public register a statement that a representation was made and was the subject of such a request.

• (4) The regulator may omit from its public register any representation which substantially duplicates a representation already included in the public register, but the regulator must then include on the register a statement of the number of representations that have been omitted on this basis.

• (5) If the regulator omits from its public register information referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(h) on the grounds that it is commercially or industrially confidential, the regulator must include in the public register a statement indicating whether or not there has been compliance with any environmental permit condition related to that information and requiring compliance with emission limit values.

Information no longer relevant for public participation

2

A regulator is not required to keep in its public register information which is no longer relevant for the purposes of public participation required under these Regulations.

Formal cautions

3

A regulator must remove details of any formal caution from its public register 5 years after the caution was given.

Spent convictions of individuals

4

A regulator must remove details of any conviction from its public register once the rehabilitation period for a sentence has ended in accordance with section 5 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 .

SCHEDULE 28 — Revocations

(1)	(2)	(3)
Regulations revoked	References	Extent of revocation
The 2007 Regulations	S.I. 2007/3538	The whole Regulations, except—
The 2007 Regulations	S.I. 2007/3538	regulations 1, 67, 72(3), (4), (8), (9) and (11) and 73 and Schedule 21, and
The 2007 Regulations	S.I. 2007/3538	for the purpose of any of those provisions, any definition in Part 1.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009[^f00180]	S.I. 2009/1799	The whole Regulations, except regulations 1 and 28(1) and Schedule 2.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009[^f00181]	S.I. 2009/3381	The whole Regulations, except regulations 1 and 13(1) and (3).
The 2010 Regulations	S.I. 2010/675	The whole Regulations, except—
The 2010 Regulations	S.I. 2010/675	regulations 1, 67, 107 and Schedule 26, and
The 2010 Regulations	S.I. 2010/675	for the purpose of any of those provisions, any definition in Part 1.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010	S.I. 2010/676	The whole Regulations.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2010	S.I. 2010/2172	The whole Regulations.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2011[^f00182]	S.I. 2011/2043	The whole Regulations, except regulations 1 to 5, 9 and 16 and Schedule 2.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011	S.I. 2011/2933	The whole Regulations.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012	S.I. 2012/630	The whole Regulations, except regulations 1 to 3, 19(1) and (2), 20 and 21.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2013	S.I. 2013/390	The whole Regulations, except regulations 1 to 9 and 57.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2013[^f00183]	S.I. 2013/766	Regulation 2(3).
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014	S.I. 2014/255	The whole Regulations.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2014	S.I. 2014/2852	The whole Regulations, except regulations 1 to 4.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2015	S.I. 2015/324	The whole Regulations, except for regulations 1 and 2(1) and (2).
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015	S.I. 2015/918	The whole Regulations, except for regulations 1 and 2.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2015	S.I. 2015/934	The whole Regulations.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2015	S.I. 2015/1756	The whole Regulations.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2016	S.I. 2016/149	The whole Regulations.
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016	S.I. 2016/475	The whole Regulations, except for regulations 1 to 7, 29 and 31 to 34 and Schedule 3.

SCHEDULE 29 — Consequential amendments

PART 1 — Public General Acts

Continental Shelf Act 1964

1

In section 7 of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Nuclear Installations Act 1965

2

• (1) The Nuclear Installations Act 1965 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 3(14)(a) , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675)” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

• (3) In section 4 —

• (a) in subsection (3)(d), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675)” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”;

• (b) in subsection (7)(a), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675)” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Control of Pollution Act 1974

3

In section 30(5) of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 —

• (a) in the words before paragraph (a), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”;

• (b) in paragraph (b), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975

4

In section 5(5)(c) of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Highways Act 1980

5

In section 339(1A) of the 1980 Act , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675)” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Environmental Protection Act 1990

6

• (1) The 1990 Act is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 28(2) , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

• (3) In section 29(12) , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

• (4) For section 33(1B) , substitute—

(1B) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to any part of a waste operation that— (a) is the subject of a marine licence under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 ; or (b) does not require such a licence by virtue of any provision made by or under section 74, 75 or 77 of that Act and does not involve the dismantling of a ship that is waste.

• (5) In section 78YB(5) , in the definition of “enforcement action”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

• (6) In section 78YC(b) , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

• (7) In section 142(7) , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Atomic Weapons Establishment Act 1991

7

In the Atomic Weapons Establishment Act 1991 —

• (a) in the heading before paragraph 10C of the Schedule , for “Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in paragraph 10C(1) of the Schedule, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Water Industry Act 1991

8

• (1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 117(5)(a) , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675)” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

• (3) In section 138(1B)(a) , in the words after sub-paragraph (ii), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Water Resources Act 1991

9

In section 221(1) of the 1991 Act , in the definition of “Environmental Permitting Regulations”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991

10

In paragraph 30(1)(a) of Schedule 1 to the Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Clean Air Act 1993

11

In section 41A of the Clean Air Act 1993 —

• (a) in subsection (2)(c), for “paragraph 7 of Schedule 2” substitute “ paragraph 11 of Schedule 2 ”;

• (b) in subsection (4), in the definition of “the Environmental Permitting Regulations”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995

12

In paragraph 5(ia) of Schedule 2 to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Environment Act 1995

13

• (1) The 1995 Act is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 42(3)(b) , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

• (3) In section 56(1) , in paragraph (j) of the definition of “environmental licence” in the application of Part 1 of the 1995 Act in relation to an appropriate agency, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

• (4) In paragraph 4(3)(d) of Schedule 20 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Petroleum Act 1998

14

In section 4B(8) of the Petroleum Act 1998 , in the definition of “environmental permit”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Finance Act 2000

15

In paragraph 51(6) of Schedule 6 to the Finance Act 2000 , in the definition of “primary activity”, in the table—

• (a) in the heading before entry 1, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in entry 5(1), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”;

• (c) in entry 5(2)(a), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Energy Act 2004

16

• (1) The Energy Act 2004 is amended as follows.

• (2) In section 10(2)(b) , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

• (3) In section 37(7) , in the definition of “radioactive waste”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Planning Act 2008

17

In section 30A(7) of the Planning Act 2008 , in the definition of “radioactive waste”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Energy Act 2008

18

In section 59(2)(d) of the Energy Act 2008 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013

19

In section 22(7)(a) of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 , for “the Environmental (Permitting) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675)” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

Defence Reform Act 2014

20

In the Defence Reform Act 2014 —

• (a) in the heading before paragraph 6 of Schedule 1, for “Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675)” substitute “ Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in paragraph 6 of Schedule 1, for “The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154) ”.

PART 2 — Subordinate legislation

Deposits in the Sea (Exemptions) Order 1985

1

In article 4(2) of the Deposits in the Sea (Exemptions) Order 1985 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987

2

In article 3(8) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Civil Jurisdiction (Offshore Activities) Order 1987

3

In the Civil Jurisdiction (Offshore Activities) Order 1987 —

• (a) in the heading of article 4, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in article 4, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994

4

In regulation 2 of the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations 1994 , in the definition of “Environmental Permitting Regulations”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Landfill Tax Regulations 1996

5

In regulation 33(4)(h) of the Landfill Tax Regulations 1996 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Water Protection Zone (River Dee Catchment) Designation Order 1999

6

In article 2 of the Water Protection Zone (River Dee Catchment) Designation Order 1999 —

• (a) in the definition of “catchment control site”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in paragraph (ii) of the definition of “controlled substance”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999

7

In regulation 30(2)(a) of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Weighing Equipment (Automatic Gravimetric Filling Instruments) Regulations 2000

8

In Schedule 3 to the Weighing Equipment (Automatic Gravimetric Filling Instruments) Regulations 2000 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2000

9

In regulation 28(7) of the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2000 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001

10

In regulation 2(2)(a) of the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Weighing Equipment (Automatic Rail-weighbridges) Regulations 2003

11

In Schedule 3 to the Weighing Equipment (Automatic Rail-weighbridges) Regulations 2003 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003

12

In regulation 2 of the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulations 2003 , in the definition of “authorised treatment facility”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Weighing Equipment (Automatic Catchweighing Instruments) Regulations 2003

13

In Schedule 3 to the Weighing Equipment (Automatic Catchweighing Instruments) Regulations 2003 , under “Definition of waste”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003

14

For paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 to the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003 , substitute—

(17) The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.

Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004

15

For paragraph 14 of Schedule 2 to the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (Solway Tweed River Basin District) Regulations 2004 substitute—

(14) The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.

Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005

16

In regulation 5(1) of the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 , in the definition of “the Environmental Permitting Regulations”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005

17

• (1) The Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.

• (2) In regulation 5(1)—

• (a) in the English language text, for the definition of “the Environmental Permitting Regulations” substitute—

“the Environmental Permitting Regulations” (“y Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol”) means the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016;

• (b) in the Welsh language text—

• (i) in the appropriate place insert the following definitions—

• mae i “esemptiad sylweddau ymbelydrol” (“radioactive substances exemption”) yr ystyr a roddir i “radioactive substances exemption” yn rheoliad 2(1) o'r Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol;

mae i “gweithgaredd sylweddau ymbelydrol” (“radioactive substances activity”) yr ystyr a roddir i “radioactive substances activity” yn Atodlen 23 i'r Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol;

mae i “gwastraff ymbelydrol” (“radioactive waste”) yr ystyr a roddir i “radioactive waste” yn Atodlen 23 i'r Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol;

ystyr “y Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol” (“the Environmental Permitting Regulations”) yw Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016;

mae i “trwydded amgylcheddol” (“environmental permit”) yr ystyr a roddir i “environmental permit” yn y Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol;

• (ii) for the definition of “esemptiad cofrestredig” (“registered exemption”) substitute—

• ystyr “esemptiad cofrestredig” (“registered exemption”) yw gwaith gwastraff esempt o fewn ystyr y Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol;

• (3) In regulation 15, in the Welsh language text, for paragraph (1) substitute—

(1) Mae'r rheoliad hwn yn gymwys i wastraff ymbelydrol— (a) pan nad yw gweithgaredd sylweddau ymbelydrol mewn cysylltiad â'r gwastraff ymbelydrol hynny yn gofynni trwydded amgylcheddol yn rhinwedd esemptiad sylweddau ymbelydrol; a (b) pan fod gan y gwastraff ymbelydrol un neu fwy o nodweddion peryglys yn codi heb fod o'i natur ymbelydrol.

• (4) In regulation 22(2), in the Welsh language text, for “thrwydded rheoli gwastraff” substitute “ thrwydded amgylcheddol ”.

• (5) In regulation 26(4), in the Welsh language text, in sub-paragraph (ch), for “baragraff 13 o Atodlen 4 i Reoliadau 1994” substitute “reoliad 34(2) o'r Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgycheddol”.

Measuring Instruments (Automatic Rail-weighbridges) Regulations 2006

18

In regulation 16(3) of the Measuring Instruments (Automatic Rail-weighbridges) Regulations 2006 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Measuring Instruments (Automatic Catchweighers) Regulations 2006

19

In regulation 18(5) of the Measuring Instruments (Automatic Catchweighers) Regulations 2006 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Measuring Instruments (Automatic Gravimetric Filling Instruments) Regulations 2006

20

In Part 1 of Schedule 5 to the Measuring Instruments (Automatic Gravimetric Filling Instruments) Regulations 2006 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2006

21

In regulation 17(4) of the Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (England) Regulations 2006 —

• (a) for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) for “the 2007 Regulations”, in both places it occurs, substitute “ the 2016 Regulations ”.

Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2006

22

• (1) The Contaminated Land (England) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.

• (2) In regulation 2(1)(e), omit “or by means of Part A(1) mobile plant”.

• (3) After regulation 2(1)(e) insert—

(ea) land on which an activity has been carried on by means of Part A(1) mobile plant under a permit, where the activity did not solely consist of things being done which were required by way of remediation;

• (4) In regulation 2(4), for “and “Part A(1) mobile plant” have the same meanings as in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ has the same meaning as in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (5) After regulation 2(4) insert—

(4A) In paragraph (1)(ea), “Part A(1) mobile plant” has the same meaning as in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 as those Regulations were in force on 26th February 2013 , and “permit” has the same meaning as “environmental permit” in those Regulations as at that date.

• (6) In paragraph 16 of Schedule 3, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) Regulations 2006

23

In regulation 17(4) of the Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (Wales) Regulations 2006 —

• (a) for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) for “the 2007 Regulations”, in both places it occurs, substitute “ the 2016 Regulations ”.

Contaminated Land (Wales) Regulations 2006

24

• (1) The Contaminated Land (Wales) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.

• (2) In regulation 2—

• (a) in the English language text—

• (i) in paragraph (1)(e) omit “or by means of Part A(1) mobile plant”;

• (ii) after paragraph (1)(e) insert—

(ea) land on which an activity has been carried on by means of Part A(1) mobile plant under a permit, where the activity did not solely consist of things being done which were required by way of remediation;

• (iii) in paragraph (4) for “and “Part A(1) mobile plant” have the same meanings as in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ has the same meaning as in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (iv) after paragraph (4) insert—

(4A) In paragraph (1)(ea), “Part A(1) mobile plant” has the same meaning as in the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 as those Regulations were in force on 26th February 2013, and “permit” has the same meaning as “environmental permit” in those Regulations as at that date.

• (b) in the Welsh language text—

• (i) in paragraph (1)(d), omit “neu trwy gyfrwng gwaith symudol Rhan A(1)”;

• (ii) after paragraph (1)(d) insert—

(da) tir lle mae gweithgaredd wedi'i gynnal trwy gyfrwng gwaith symudol Rhan A(1) o dan drwydded, pan nad yw'r gweithgaredd yn cynnwys pethau sy'n cael eu gwneud ac y mae'n ofynnol eu gwneud o ran gwaith adfer;

• (iii) for paragraph (4) substitute—

(4) Ym mharagraff (1)(d), mae i “gweithfan Rhan A(1)” yr ystyr a roddir i “Part A(1) installation” yn Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016, ac mae i “trwydded” yr ystyr a roddir i “environmental permit” yn y Rheoliadau hynny.

• (iv) after paragraph (4) insert—

(4A) Ym mharagraff (1)(da), mae i “gwaith symudol Rhan A(1)” yr ystyr a roddir i “Part A(1) mobile plant” yn Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010 fel yr oedd mewn grym ar 26 Chwefror 2013, ac mae i “trwydded” yr ystyr a roddir i “environmental permit” yn y Rheoliadau hynny ar y dyddiad hwnnw.

• (3) In paragraph 16 of Schedule 3—

• (a) in the English language text, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in the Welsh language text—

• (i) in the words before sub-paragraph (a), for “gydsyniad a roddwyd o dan Bennod 2 o Ran 3 o Ddeddf Adnoddau Dwr 1991 (troseddau llygru)” substitute “ trwydded amgylcheddol a roddir o dan reoliad 13 o Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”;

• (ii) in sub-paragraph (a), for “cydsyniad” substitute “ trwydded amgylcheddol ”.

Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007

25

In regulation 2(2) of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 , in the definition of “relevant authorisation”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010”, in both places it occurs, substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations 2007

26

In regulation 4(1)(b) and (2) of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations 2007 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008

27

In regulation 29(2) of the Cremation (England and Wales) Regulations 2008 , in the definitions of “incinerated” and “permit”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Co-ordination of Regulatory Enforcement (Enforcement Action) Order 2009

28

In regulation 2(1) of the Co-ordination of Regulatory Enforcement (Enforcement Action) Order 2009 —

• (a) in paragraph (m)(vi), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in paragraph (n), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009

29

In paragraph 12(2) of Schedule 4 to the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010”, in both places it occurs, substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (Wales) Regulations 2009

30

• (1) The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (Wales) Regulations 2009 are amended as follows.

• (2) In regulation 10—

• (a) in the English language text, in the heading and in paragraph (1), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in the Welsh language text—

• (i) in the heading, for “Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010” substitute “ Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”;

• (ii) in paragraph (1), for “Reoliadau Caniatáu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010” substitute “ Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”.

• (3) In regulation 11(1)—

• (a) in the English language text, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in the Welsh language text, for “Reoliadau Caniatáu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010” substitute “ Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”.

• (4) In paragraph 1(a) of Schedule 3—

• (a) in the English language text, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in the Welsh language text, for “Reoliadau Caniatáu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010” substitute “ Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”.

Major Accident Off-Site Emergency Plan (Management of Waste from Extractive Industries) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009

31

• (1) The Major Accident Off-Site Emergency Plan (Management of Waste from Extractive Industries) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 are amended as follows.

• (2) In regulation 2—

• (a) for the definition of “the 2010 Regulations” substitute—

“the 2016 Regulations” means the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016;

• (b) for the definition of “competent authority” substitute—

“competent authority” means, in relation to an area, the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 for that area;

• (c) in the definition of “operator”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007” substitute “ the 2016 Regulations ”;

• (d) in the definition of “regulator”, for “the 2010 Regulations”, in both places it occurs, substitute “ the 2016 Regulations ”.

• (3) In regulation 9(3), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007” substitute “ the 2016 Regulations ”.

Corporation Tax (Land Remediation Relief) Order 2009

32

In article 4(2)(b) of the Corporation Tax (Land Remediation Relief) Order 2009 , for paragraph (i) substitute—

(i) the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016,

Mercury Export and Data (Enforcement) Regulations 2010

33

In regulation 5(4)(a) of the Mercury Export and Data (Enforcement) Regulations 2010 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010

34

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River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order 2011

35

In article 14(7) of the River Mersey (Mersey Gateway Bridge) Order 2011 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011

36

• (1) The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 are amended as follows.

• (2) After regulation 29(5A)(z), insert—

(z1) regulation 38 of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.

• (3) In regulation 35(2)(c)—

• (a) in paragraph (v), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in paragraph (vi), for “regulation 68(2) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ regulation 4(3) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (4) In regulation 46(1)(b), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (5) In regulation 47—

• (a) in paragraphs (1)(b)(i) and (4), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010”, in each place it occurs, substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in paragraph (4), in the definitions of “radioactive substances exemption” and “specified waste”, for “Part 7”, in each place it occurs, substitute “ Part 6 ”.

Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)) Order 2011

37

In article 14(7) of the Network Rail (Hitchin (Cambridge Junction)) Order 2011 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011

38

In paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 , at sub-paragraph 3(g) of the table, in paragraph (ii) of column 2—

• (a) for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) for “paragraph 5(2)(b), (2)(c) or (4)” substitute “ paragraph 11(2)(b), (2)(c) or (4) ”.

Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2011

39

• (1) The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations 2011 are amended as follows.

• (2) In regulation 2(1), in the definition of “environmental permit”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In paragraph 1(2)(m) of Schedule 1, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012

40

In regulation 3(4) of the Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 2012 , for paragraph (a) of the definition of “solvent emission activity” substitute—

(a) Schedule 14 to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016;

Ipswich Barrier Order 2012

41

In article 13(4) of the Ipswich Barrier Order 2012 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Network Rail (Ipswich Chord) Order 2012

42

In article 13(7) of the Network Rail (Ipswich Chord) Order 2012 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Network Rail (North Doncaster Chord) Order 2012

43

In article 20(7) of the Network Rail (North Doncaster Chord) Order 2012 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Chiltern Railways (Bicester to Oxford Improvements) Order 2012

44

In article 19(7) of the Chiltern Railways (Bicester to Oxford Improvements) Order 2012 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Climate Change Agreements (Eligible Facilities) Regulations 2012

45

In paragraphs 23 and 36(a) of the Schedule to the Climate Change Agreements (Eligible Facilities) Regulations 2012 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012

46

For paragraph 1(2)(b)(i) of Schedule 4 to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Regulations 2012 (permits) , substitute—

(i) the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016;

Crossrail (Kensal Green) Order 2013

47

In article 5(7) of the Crossrail (Kensal Green) Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Brechfa Forest West Wind Farm Order 2013

48

In article 12(7) of the Brechfa Forest West Wind Farm Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Hinkley Point C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2013

49

In article 21(7) of the Hinkley Point C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Lancashire County Council (Torrisholme to the M6 Link (A683 Completion of Heysham to M6 Link Road)) Order 2013

50

In article 16(7) of the Lancashire County Council (Torrisholme to the M6 Link (A683 Completion of Heysham to M6 Link Road)) Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Leeds Railway Station (Southern Entrance) Order 2013

51

In article 13(7) of the Leeds Railway Station (Southern Entrance) Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Croxley Rail Link Order 2013

52

In article 13(7) of the Croxley Rail Link Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (Prescribed Relevant Offences and Relevant Enforcement Action) Regulations 2013

53

• (1) The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (Prescribed Relevant Offences and Relevant Enforcement Action) Regulations 2013 are amended as follows.

• (2) In regulation 3(b), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In Part 2 of the Schedule, after paragraph (b), insert—

(bb) An offence under regulation 38 of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016

Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Second City Crossing) Order 2013

54

In article 20(7) of the Transport for Greater Manchester (Light Rapid Transit System) (Second City Crossing) Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

M1 Junction 10a (Grade Separation) Order 2013

55

In article 16(7) of the M1 Junction 10a (Grade Separation) Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Network Rail (Redditch Branch Enhancement) Order 2013

56

In article 13(7) of the Network Rail (Redditch Branch Enhancement) Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013

57

In regulation 2(1) of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 , in the definition of “relevant authorisation”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010”, in both places it occurs, substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

National Grid (King's Lynn B Power Station Connection) Order 2013

58

In article 14(7) and (8)(b) of the National Grid (King's Lynn B Power Station Connection) Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Ashton Vale to Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre Rapid Transit Order 2013

59

In article 17(7) of the Ashton Vale to Temple Meads and Bristol City Centre Rapid Transit Order 2013 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Network Rail (Norton Bridge Area Improvements) Order 2014

60

In article 18(7) of the Network Rail (Norton Bridge Area Improvements) Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

National Grid (North London Reinforcement Project) Order 2014

61

In article 17(7) and (10)(c) of the National Grid (North London Reinforcement Project) Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

East Anglia ONE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014

62

• (1) The East Anglia ONE Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 13(7) and (8)(b), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In paragraph 4(a) of Part 4 of Schedule 9, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Daventry International Rail Freight Interchange Alteration Order 2014

63

In article 17(7) of the Daventry International Rail Freight Interchange Alteration Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014

64

In article 20(7) of the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Network Rail (Huyton) Order 2014

65

In article 13(7) of the Network Rail (Huyton) Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

A556 (Knutsford to Bowdon Improvement) Development Consent Order 2014

66

In article 15(7) of the A556 (Knutsford to Bowdon Improvement) Development Consent Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014

67

In article 19(7) of the Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Tideway Tunnel) Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

North Killingholme (Generating Station) Order 2014

68

• (1) The North Killingholme (Generating Station) Order 2014 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 14(7) and (8), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In paragraph 4(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 8, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014

69

In article 18(7) of the Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Central Bedfordshire Council (Woodside Link Houghton Regis) Development Consent Order 2014

70

In article 16(7) of the Central Bedfordshire Council (Woodside Link Houghton Regis) Development Consent Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

South Hook Combined Heat and Power Plant Order 2014

71

In article 2 of the South Hook Combined Heat and Power Plant Order 2014 , in the definition of “the Environmental Permitting Regulations”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Able Marine Energy Park Development Consent Order 2014

72

• (1) The Able Marine Energy Park Development Consent Order 2014 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 20(7), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In paragraph 102(a) of Part 11 of Schedule 9, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014

73

In article 15(7) and (9)(b) of the Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

London Underground (Northern Line Extension) Order 2014

74

In article 16(7) of the London Underground (Northern Line Extension) Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Common Agricultural Policy (Integrated Administration and Control System and Enforcement and Cross Compliance) (Wales) Regulations 2014

75

In paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Common Agricultural Policy (Integrated Administration and Control System and Enforcement and Cross Compliance) (Wales) Regulations 2014 —

• (a) in the English language text—

• (i) for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010”, in each place it occurs, substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (ii) in sub-paragraph (2), for “regulation 35(2)(p)” substitute “ regulation 35(2) ”;

• (b) in the Welsh language text—

• (i) in sub-paragraph (1), for “Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010” substitute “ Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”;

• (ii) in sub-paragraph (2), for “rheoliad 35(2)(p) o Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010” substitute “ rheoliad 35(2) o Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”;

• (iii) in sub-paragraph (3), for “Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010”, in both places it occurs, substitute “ Rheoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”.

Common Agricultural Policy (Control and Enforcement, Cross-Compliance, Scrutiny of Transactions and Appeals) Regulations 2014

76

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Willington C Gas Pipeline Order 2014

77

In article 14(7) and (8)(b) of the Willington C Gas Pipeline Order 2014 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Hornsea One Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014

78

• (1) The Hornsea One Offshore Wind Farm Order 2014 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 12(7) and (9)(b), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In paragraph 61(a) of Part 6 of Schedule 12, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Northumberland County Council (A1 – South East Northumberland Link Road (Morpeth Northern Bypass)) Development Consent Order 2015

79

In article 18(7) of the Northumberland County Council (A1 – South East Northumberland Link Road (Morpeth Northern Bypass)) Development Consent Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

A160/A180 (Port of Immingham Improvement) Development Consent Order 2015

80

• (1) The A160/A180 (Port of Immingham Improvement) Development Consent Order 2015 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 16(7), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In paragraph 17(a) of Part 2 of Schedule 8, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Cornwall Council (A30 Temple to Higher Carblake Improvement) Order 2015

81

• (1) The Cornwall Council (A30 Temple to Higher Carblake Improvement) Order 2015 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 16(7), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In paragraph 11(3) of Schedule 2, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Dogger Bank Creyke Beck Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015

82

In article 17(7) of the Dogger Bank Creyke Beck Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Ship Recycling Facilities Regulations 2015

83

In regulation 2 of the Ship Recycling Facilities Regulations 2015 , in the definitions of “permit” and “suspension notice”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Infrastructure Planning (Interested Parties and Miscellaneous Prescribed Provisions) Regulations 2015

84

In Schedule 2 of the Infrastructure Planning (Interested Parties and Miscellaneous Prescribed Provisions) Regulations 2015 —

• (a) in Part 1, for “Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in Part 2, for “Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Control of Major Accidents Hazards Regulations 2015

85

• (1) The Control of Major Accidents Hazards Regulations 2015 are amended as follows.

• (2) In regulation 2—

• (a) omit the definition of “the 2010 Regulations”;

• (b) in the appropriate place insert—

“the 2016 Regulations” means the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016;

• (3) In regulation 21(1), for “the 2010 Regulations” substitute “ the 2016 Regulations ”.

• (4) In regulation 25(7)(c) and (11)(a), for “the 2010 Regulations” substitute “ the 2016 Regulations ”.

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015

86

In Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 —

• (a) in section L.3 of Part 7, in the definitions of “waste management facility” and “waste operation”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in section N.1 of Part 17, in the definition of “groundwater”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015

87

In regulation 2(1) of the Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 , in the definition of “anaerobic digestion”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Knottingley Power Plant Order 2015

88

In article 15(7) of the Knottingley Power Plant Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Network Rail (Ordsall Chord) Order 2015

89

In article 17(7) of the Network Rail (Ordsall Chord) Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) Regulations 2015

90

• (1) The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) Regulations 2015 are amended as follows.

• (2) In the heading of regulation 10, and in regulation 10(1), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In regulation 11(1), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (4) In paragraph 1(a) of Schedule 4, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

White Moss Landfill Order 2015

91

In article 9(7) of the White Moss Landfill Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Norfolk County Council (Norwich Northern Distributor Road (A1067 to A47(T))) Order 2015

92

In article 17(7) of the Norfolk County Council (Norwich Northern Distributor Road (A1067 to A47(T))) Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015

93

In paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to the Hazardous Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2015 , in the definitions of “permit” and “standard rule”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Swansea Bay Tidal Generating Station Order 2015

94

In article 13(7) of the Swansea Bay Tidal Generating Station Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2015

95

In article 15(7) of the Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015

96

• (1) The Progress Power (Gas Fired Power Station) Order 2015 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 2(1), in the definition of “gross rated electrical output”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In article 15(7) and (8)(b), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015

97

• (1) The Hirwaun Generating Station Order 2015 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 2(1), in the definition of “gross rated electrical output”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In article 14(7), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015

98

In article 18(7) of the Dogger Bank Teesside A and B Offshore Wind Farm Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Power Station Order 2015

99

• (1) The Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Power Station Order 2015 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 2(1), for the definition of “2010 Regulations” substitute—

“2016 Regulations” means the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016;

• (3) In article 12(7) and (8), for “the 2010 Regulations” substitute “ the 2016 Regulations ”.

• (4) In paragraph 49(1) of Schedule 2, in the definition of “environmental permit”, for “the 2010 Regulations” substitute “ the 2016 Regulations ”.

Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015

100

In article 8(8) of the Network Rail (Tinsley Chord) Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Large Combustion Plants (Transitional National Plan) Regulations 2015

101

In regulation 2(1) of the Large Combustion Plants (Transitional National Plan) Regulations 2015 , in the definitions of “permit” and “permitting functions”, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Port Talbot Steelworks Generating Station Order 2015

102

In article 10(7) of the Port Talbot Steelworks Generating Station Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

London Underground (Bank Station Capacity Upgrade) Order 2015

103

In article 17(7) of the London Underground (Bank Station Capacity Upgrade) Order 2015 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange and Highway Order 2016

104

In article 22(7) of the East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange and Highway Order 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016

105

In article 16(7), (8) and (10)(b) of the National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2016

106

In paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2016 , at sub-paragraph 3(g) of the table, in paragraph (ii) of column 2—

• (a) in the English language text, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in the Welsh language text, for “Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010” substitute “ Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”.

A19/A1058 Coast Road (Junction Improvement) Development Consent Order 2016

107

In article 15(7) of the A19/A1058 Coast Road (Junction Improvement) Development Consent Order 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Palm Paper Mill Generating Station Order 2016

108

In article 10(7) and (8)(c) of the Palm Paper Mill Generating Station Order 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016

109

In article 17(7) and (8)(b) of the Thorpe Marsh Gas Pipeline Order 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Oil Storage) (Wales) Regulations 2016

110

In regulation 3(3) of the Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Oil Storage) (Wales) Regulations 2016 —

• (a) in the English language text, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in the Welsh language text, for “Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2010” substitute “ Reoliadau Trwyddedu Amgylcheddol (Cymru a Lloegr) 2016 ”.

Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing (Protected Areas) Regulations 2016

111

In regulation 2(4) of the Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing (Protected Areas) Regulations 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016

112

In article 15(7) of the Midland Metro (Birmingham City Centre Extension, etc.) (Land Acquisition and Variation) Order 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016

113

• (1) The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Improvement Scheme Development Consent Order 2016 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 3 of Part 1—

• (a) in paragraph (1)(a), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in paragraph (2), for “Schedule 23ZA (flood risk activities and excluded flood risk activities) to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ Schedule 25 (flood risk activities and excluded flood risk activities) to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In article 17(6) of Part 4, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016

114

• (1) Part 2 of the Midland Metro (Wolverhampton City Centre Extension) Order 2016 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 6—

• (a) in paragraph (9), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”;

• (b) in paragraph (10), for “Schedule 23ZA (flood risk activities and excluded flood risk activities) to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ Schedule 25 (flood risk activities and excluded flood risk activities) to the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In article 20(7), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016

115

In article 14(7) of the York Potash Harbour Facilities Order 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The Meaford Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2016

116

In article 16(6) of the Meaford Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016

117

In article 16(8) of the North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 , for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016

118

• (1) The Hornsea Two Offshore Wind Farm Order 2016 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 3(1)(a), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In article 15(7) and (9)(b), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (4) In paragraph 5(a) of Part 6 of Schedule 12, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The River Humber Gas Pipeline Replacement Order 2016

119

• (1) The River Humber Gas Pipeline Replacement Order 2016 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 3(1)(a), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In article 18(7) and (8)(b), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (4) In paragraph 1(4)(a) of Part 4 of Schedule 10, for “the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016

120

• (1) The M4 Motorway (Junctions 3 to 12) (Smart Motorway) Development Consent Order 2016 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 16(6), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In article 17(7) and (8)(b), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

The Triton Knoll Electrical System Order 2016

121

• (1) The Triton Knoll Electrical System Order 2016 is amended as follows.

• (2) In article 6(2)(a), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (3) In article 12(7), for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

• (4) In paragraph 5(a) of Part 4 of Schedule 8, for “the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010” substitute “ the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 ”.

Signed

Thérèse Coffey — Parliamentary Under Secretary of State — 2016-12-11

Lesley Griffiths — Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Rural Affairs — 2016-12-07

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

Footnotes

[^f00001]: 1999 c. 24; section 2 was amended by section 62(13) of the Water Act 2014 (c. 21) and by S.I. 2013/755 (W. 90). Schedule 1 has been amended as follows: paragraphs 3 and 20 were amended by S.I. 2011/1043; paragraph 9A was inserted by, and paragraph 24 amended by, S.I. 2005/925 and paragraph 9A was further amended by S.I. 2012/2788; paragraph 21A was inserted by section 38 of the Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c. 33), and paragraph 25 was amended by section 105(1) of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 (c. 16) and by S.I. 2015/664. Functions of the Secretary of State, so far as exercisable in relation to Wales, were transferred to the National Assembly for Wales, except in relation to offshore oil and gas exploration and exploitation, by virtue of article 3(1) of the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1958). But this was subject to article 3(2), which provided that, so far as any of those functions are exercisable by the Secretary of State in relation to a cross-border body but which, by their nature, are not functions which can be specifically exercised in relation to Wales, such functions are exercisable by the Assembly in relation to that body concurrently with the Secretary of State. Functions of the National Assembly for Wales were transferred to the Welsh Ministers by paragraph 30 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32).