Environmental regulations
2nd July 2016
Environmental regulationsEnvironmental regulations cover a range of areas and include: The amount of legislation can be overwhelming, and with environmental protection being a key priority, the risks of falling foul of the la... More 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.