Environmental regulations

2nd July 2016

Environmental regulations cover a range of areas and include:

  • Energy and Emissions (e.g. the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, Building Regulations 2010, Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010)
  • Air Quality (e.g. Clean Air Act 1993, Environmental Protection (Controls on Ozone-Depleting Substances) Regulations 2011, Climate Change Act 2008)
  • Chemicals ( e.g.The Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008
  • Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000, SI 1043
  • Environmental Protection (Controls on Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2003, SI 3274
  • Conservation (e.g. The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010, Environment Act 1995, Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006)
  • Noise (e.g. Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003, Noise Act 1996 )
  • Pollution (e.g. Control of Pollution Act 1989, The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009)
  • Plant Protection (e.g. Pesticides Act 1998, Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 SI 1510)
  • Waste (e.g. Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009, Waste Management (England and Wales) Regulations 2006 SI 93, The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011)
  • Water (Water Act 2003)
  • Transport (Transport Act 2000)

The amount of legislation can be overwhelming, and with environmental protection being a key priority, the risks of falling foul of the law can be substantial fines, damaged reputation and business costs.