Introductory text
Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 61(1) of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Environmental Protection, England
Made ***
Coming into force 1st December 2023
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 36(1)(b) and 42 of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008f1 (“the 2008 Act”), makes this Order.
In accordance with section 60 of the 2008 Act, before making this Order, the Secretary of State has consulted—
the Environment Agency and Natural England, which are the regulators for the purposes of the Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) Order 2010f2;
such organisations as appear to the Secretary of State to be substantially affected by the proposals; and
such other bodies and persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
The Secretary of State is satisfied, in accordance with section 66 of the 2008 Act, that the Environment Agency and Natural England will act in accordance with the principles referred to in section 5(2) of that Act in exercising the power conferred by this Order.
In accordance with section 61(1) of the 2008 Act, a draft of this Order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.
Annotations
Footnotes
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2008 c. 13. Section 42 was amended by S.I. 2015/664.
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