# The Control of Noise (Appeals) Regulations 1975, Regulation 2: Interpretation


(1) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of these regulations, as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.
(2) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—
“the Act” means the Control of Pollution Act 1974, and any reference in these regulations to a numbered section shall be construed as a reference to the section bearing that number in the Act;
“best practicable means” shall be construed in accordance with section 72;
“person responsible” has the meaning given to it by section 73(1).
(3) Any reference in these regulations to a numbered regulation shall be construed as a reference to the regulation bearing that number in these regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/2116/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/control-of-noise-appeals-regulations-1975/regulation-2
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