# The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007, Introduction: Introductory text


EuropeaN communities
Nature Conservation
Made 24th July 2007
Coming into force 21st August 2007
The Department of the Environment is a department designated for the purpose of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to measures relating to the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora.
These regulations make provision for a purpose mentioned in section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972. It appears to the Department that it is expedient for any reference to an Annex to Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna to be construed as a reference to that Annex as amended from time to time.
In exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 2(2) of, and paragraph 1A of Schedule 2 to, the European Communities Act 1972, the Department makes the following Regulations:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/345/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-natural-habitats-etc-amendment-regulations-northern-ireland-2007/introduction
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