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Explanatory note

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This order, which applies to Great Britain, brings into force on 16th March 1981 the provision of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 which repeals the Deposit of Poisonous Waste Act 1972. That Act is now superseded by the Control of Pollution (Special Waste) Regulations 1980 (S.I. 1980/1709) which come into operation on 16th March 1981.