Explanatory note

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a) and (g) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

Part 2 makes amendments to primary legislation concerning the environment.

Part 3 makes amendments to subordinate legislation concerning the environment.

Part 4 makes saving provisions in respect of amendments made to the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) in Part 2.

Part 5 and the Schedule contain revocations. Part 1 of the Schedule revokes certain retained direct EU legislation concerning the environment. Parts 2 and 3 of the Schedule revoke subordinate legislation in consequence of amendments made to the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24) in Part 2 of the Regulations.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.