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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in section 8 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies 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 (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002 No.3153 (N.I.7)) in Part 2.