Environment Act 1995 in Northern Ireland
1995 c. 25 · Enacted 19 July 1995 · Extends to United Kingdom
Contents
- Establishment of the Agency
- 1The Environment Agency.
- 7General environmental and recreational duties.
- 9ADuty of the Agency to cooperate with the Natural Resources Body for Wales
- 14Regional flood defence committees.
- 15Composition of regional flood defence committees.
- 16Change of composition of regional flood defence committee.
- 18Composition of local flood defence committees.
- 18APower to revoke local flood defence schemes
- 19Membership and proceedings of flood defence committees.
- Chapter II: The Scottish Environment Protection Agency
- 20The Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
- Transfer of functions, property etc. to SEPA
- 26Power of SEPA to purchase land compulsorily.
- 28Power of SEPA to promote or oppose private legislation.
- 29Procedure relating to making of byelaws.
- Additional general powers and duties
- 41BCharging schemes in respect of abstraction and impounding licences: joint charging schemes
- 41CCharging schemes in respect of abstraction and impounding licences: cross-border arrangements
- Incidental power to impose charges
- Information
- 52Annual report.
- 55Continuity of exercise of functions: the new Agencies.
- 57Contaminated land.
- 58Abandoned mines: England and Wales.
- 59Abandoned mines: Scotland.
- Purposes of National Parks
- 61Purposes of National Parks.
- 62Duty of certain bodies and persons to have regard to the purposes for which National Parks are designated.
- Establishment of National Park authorities
- 63Establishment of National Park authorities.
- 64National Park authorities in Wales.
- 65AEnglish National Park authorities: general powers
- 65BBoundaries of powers under section 65A
- 65CPower to make provision supplemental to section 65A
- 65DProcedure etc for regulations under section 65C
- 66ANational Park Management Plans (England): further provision
- 66BRegulations under section 66A: procedure etc
- 68Planning authority functions under National Parks legislation etc.
- 70Other statutory functions.
- 74Validation of certain grants paid to local authorities in respect of expenditure relating to National Parks.
- 76Agreements as to incidental matters.
- 77Isles of Scilly.
- 78Minor and consequential amendments relating to National Parks.
- 80ADuty to report on air quality in England
- 81AFunctions of relevant public authorities etc
- 82Local authority reviews.
- 83Designation of air quality management areas.
- 83ADuties of English local authorities in relation to designated areas
- 85ADuty of air quality partners to co-operate
- 85BRole of air quality partners in relation to action plans
- 86ARole of the Mayor of London in relation to action plans.
- 86BRole of combined authorities in relation to action plans
- 88Section 88
- 89Section 89
- 90Supplemental provisions.
- Part V: Miscellaneous, General and Supplemental Provisions
- 92National waste strategy.
- 100Meaning of “drainage” in certain enactments.
- 103Other marine or aquatic environmental conservation powers.
- 104Fixed penalty system for certain fisheries offences.
- 105Minor and consequential amendments relating to fisheries.
- 107Statutory nuisances: Scotland.
- 109Power to deal with cause of imminent danger of serious pollution etc.
- 112Amendment of certain offences relating to false or misleading statements or false entries.
- 117Application of this Act to the Isles of Scilly.
- Miscellaneous and supplemental
- 120Minor and consequential amendments, transitional and transitory provisions, savings and repeals.
- 125Short title, commencement, extent, etc.
- Membership
- Chairman and deputy chairman
- 2Paragraph 2
- Remuneration, pensions, etc.
- 3Paragraph 3
- Staff
- 4Paragraph 4
- Proceedings of the Agency
- 5Paragraph 5
- Delegation of powers
- 6Paragraph 6
- Members’ interests
- 7Paragraph 7
- Vacancies and defective appointments
- 8Paragraph 8
- Minutes
- 9Paragraph 9
- Application of seal and proof of instruments
- 10Paragraph 10
- Documents served etc. by or on the Agency
- 11Paragraph 11
- Interpretation
- 12Paragraph 12
- Part I: Introductory
- Interpretation
- 1Paragraph 1
- The property etc. which may be transferred
- 2Paragraph 2
- Contracts of employment
- Part II: Transfer schemes
- Description of the property etc. to be transferred by scheme
- 4Paragraph 4
- Division of property etc. to be transferred by scheme: creation of new rights and interests
- 5Paragraph 5
- Transfer schemes: incidental, supplemental and consequential provision
- 6Paragraph 6
- Modification of transfer schemes
- 7Paragraph 7
- Provision of information and assistance to the Secretary of State and the new Agencies in connection with transfer schemes
- 8Paragraph 8
- Part III: General provisions with respect to transfers by or under section 3 or 22
- Consideration
- 9Paragraph 9
- Continuity
- 10Paragraph 10
- Remedies
- 11Paragraph 11
- Perfection of vesting of foreign property, rights and liabilities
- 12Paragraph 12
- Introductory Repealed
- 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
- Duty of Agency to prepare and submit schemes for each region Repealed
- 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
- Approval of schemes Repealed
- 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
- Replacement and variation of approved membership schemes Repealed
- 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
- Appointment of members Repealed
- 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
- Vacancies, defective appointments et ceteralaetc. Repealed
- 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
- Remuneration and allowances Repealed
- 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
- Power to make order
- Consultation and notice of intention to make order
- 2Paragraph 2
- Objections to draft order and making of order
- 3Paragraph 3
- Procedure for making of order
- 4Paragraph 4
- Notice after making of order
- 5Paragraph 5
- Questioning of order in courts
- 6Paragraph 6
- Part I: Membership of flood defence committees
- Terms of membership
- 1Paragraph 1
- Membership of constituent council as qualification for membership of committee
- 2Paragraph 2
- Disqualification for membership of committee
- Vacation of office by disqualifying event
- Resignation of office by members of regional committee
- 5Paragraph 5
- Resignation of office by members of local committee
- 6Paragraph 6
- Appointments to fill casual vacancies
- 7Paragraph 7
- Eligibility of previous members for re-appointment
- 8Paragraph 8
- Appointment of deputies
- 9Paragraph 9
- Payments to past and present chairmen and to members
- 10Paragraph 10
- Part II: Proceedings of flood defence committees
- Appointment of sub-committees, joint sub-committees etc.
- 11Paragraph 11
- Delegation of functions to sub-committees etc.
- 12Paragraph 12
- Rules of procedure
- 13Paragraph 13
- Declarations of interest etc.
- 14Paragraph 14
- Authentication of documents
- 15Paragraph 15
- Proof and validity of proceedings
- 16Paragraph 16
- Status
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- Membership
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- Chairman and deputy chairman
- 8Paragraph 8
- Remuneration, pensions, etc.
- 9Paragraph 9
- Staff
- 10Paragraph 10
- 11Paragraph 11
- 12Paragraph 12
- Proceedings
- 13Paragraph 13
- Committees
- 14Paragraph 14
- Delegation of powers
- Regional Boards
- Members’ interests
- 17Paragraph 17
- Minutes
- 18Paragraph 18
- Schedule 7: National Park authorities
- 6Paragraph 6
- Disqualification of members
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13
- 15Paragraph 15
- 16Paragraph 16
- 20Paragraph 20
- Powers in relation to land etc.
- Miscellaneous transactions and powers
- Transfer of securities on alteration of area
- 4Paragraph 4
- The Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970
- 5Paragraph 5
- Power to execute works outside Park
- 6Paragraph 6
- Power to promote Bills
- Competitive tendering etc.
- Restrictions on publicity
- 9Paragraph 9
- Provisions applying in relation to companies in which authorities have interests
- 10Paragraph 10
- Provisions as to charges
- 11Paragraph 11
- Service agency agreements
- 12Paragraph 12
- Contracting out
- Common land etc.
- Open spaces
- 2Paragraph 2
- Nature reserves
- 3Paragraph 3
- Caravan sites
- 4Paragraph 4
- 4AParagraph 4A
- Country Parks
- 5Paragraph 5
- Provision of information and encouragement of visitors
- 6Paragraph 6
- Derelict land etc.
- 7Paragraph 7
- Recreational facilities
- 8Paragraph 8
- Refuse Disposal
- 9Paragraph 9
- Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas
- 10Paragraph 10
- Footpaths and bridleways
- Litter
- 12Paragraph 12
- Listed and historic buildings
- 13Paragraph 13
- Hazardous substances
- 14Paragraph 14
- Local Charities
- Overseas Assistance
- 16Paragraph 16
- The Finance Act 1931 (c. 28)
- The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97)
- The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56)
- 3Paragraph 3
- The Land Compensation Act 1961 (c. 33)
- 4Paragraph 4
- The Trustee Investments Act 1961 (c. 62)
- 5Paragraph 5
- The Agriculture Act 1967 (c. 22)
- 6Paragraph 6
- The Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (c. 88)
- 7Paragraph 7
- The Countryside Act 1968 (c. 41)
- 8Paragraph 8
- The Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57)
- 9Paragraph 9
- The 1972 Act
- 10Paragraph 10
- The Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)
- 11Paragraph 11
- The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37)
- 12Paragraph 12
- The Welsh Development Agency Act 1975 (c. 70)
- 13Paragraph 13
- Local Land Charges Act 1975 (c. 76)
- 14Paragraph 14
- The Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)
- The Development of Rural Wales Act 1976 (c. 75)
- The Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80)
- 17Paragraph 17
- The Rent Act 1977 (c. 42)
- 18Paragraph 18
- The Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (c. 55)
- The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)
- The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)
- 21Paragraph 21
- The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69)
- The County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)
- 23Paragraph 23
- The Housing Act 1985 (c. 68)
- 24Paragraph 24
- The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c. 70)
- 25Paragraph 25
- The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (c. 31)
- 26Paragraph 26
- The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4)
- 27Paragraph 27
- The Housing Act 1988 (c. 50)
- 28Paragraph 28
- The Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
- 29Paragraph 29
- The Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)
- 30Paragraph 30
- The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)
- The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)
- The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)
- 33Paragraph 33
- Water consolidation legislation
- The Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)
- 35Paragraph 35
- The Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (c. 25)
- 36Paragraph 36
- The Welsh Language Act 1993 (c. 38)
- 37Paragraph 37
- The Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c. 19)
- 38Paragraph 38
- Consultation requirements
- Exchange of information with county councils in England
- 2Paragraph 2
- Joint exercise of local authority functions
- 3Paragraph 3
- Public access to information about air quality
- Fixed penalty offences
- Power to carry out periodic reviews
- A1Paragraph A1
- The first review date: mineral planning authorities in England
- 2AParagraph 2A
- The first review date: mineral planning authorities in Wales
- 2BParagraph 2B
- Interpretation
- 1Paragraph 1
- General modifications of references to the National Rivers Authority
- Power to amend subordinate legislation etc.
- 3Paragraph 3
- The Diseases of Fish Act 1937
- The Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 1966
- The Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- 10Paragraph 10
- 11Paragraph 11
- 12Paragraph 12
- 13Paragraph 13
- 14Paragraph 14
- 16Paragraph 16
- 17Paragraph 17
- 18Paragraph 18
- 19Paragraph 19
- 20Paragraph 20
- 21Paragraph 21
- The Diseases of Fish Act 1983
- The Salmon Act 1986
- The Water Resources Act 1991
- 25Paragraph 25
- 26Paragraph 26
- 1Paragraph 1
- 2Paragraph 2
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- 8Paragraph 8
- 9Paragraph 9
- Amendments of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
- 1Paragraph 1
- 3Paragraph 3
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7
- Amendments of the Radioactive Substances Act 1993
- Interpretation
- 1Paragraph 1
- Issue of warrants
- Manner of exercise of powers
- Information obtained to be admissible in evidence
- 4Paragraph 4
- Duty to secure premises
- 5Paragraph 5
- Compensation
- 6Paragraph 6
- The Control of Pollution Act 1974
- 1Paragraph 1
- The Water (Scotland) Act 1980
- 2Paragraph 2
- The Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989
- 3Paragraph 3
- The Environmental Protection Act 1990
- 4Paragraph 4
- The Water Resources Act 1991
- 5Paragraph 5
- The Radioactive Substances Act 1993
- Interpretation
- 1Paragraph 1
- Appointments
- 2Paragraph 2
- Powers of appointed person
- 3Paragraph 3
- Holding of local inquiries and other hearings by appointed persons
- Local inquiries under this Schedule: evidence and costs
- 7Paragraph 7
- The Water Industry Act 1991
- 1Paragraph 1
- The Water Resources Act 1991
- 2Paragraph 2
- Part II: Enactments Relating to Scotland
- The Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968 Not yet in force
- 3Paragraph 3 Not yet in force
- The Control of Pollution Act 1974
- 4Paragraph 4
- The Water (Scotland) Act 1980 Not yet in force
- 5Paragraph 5 Not yet in force
- The Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 Not yet in force
- 6Paragraph 6 Not yet in force
- Schedule 22: Minor and consequential amendments
- 2Paragraph 2
- 4Paragraph 4
- 5Paragraph 5
- 6Paragraph 6
- 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
- 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
- 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
- 10Paragraph 10
- The Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967
- 11Paragraph 11
- 13Paragraph 13
- 14Paragraph 14
- 15Paragraph 15
- 18Paragraph 18
- 28Paragraph 28
- The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 and the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975
- 31Paragraph 31
- 32Paragraph 32
- 33Paragraph 33
- 36Paragraph 36
- 40Paragraph 40
- 41Paragraph 41
- 42Paragraph 42 Repealed
- 43Paragraph 43
- 44Paragraph 44
- 62Paragraph 62
- 64Paragraph 64
- 65Paragraph 65
- 66Paragraph 66 Repealed
- 67Paragraph 67 Repealed
- 68Paragraph 68 Repealed
- 69Paragraph 69 Repealed
- 70Paragraph 70 Repealed
- 71Paragraph 71 Repealed
- 72Paragraph 72 Repealed
- 73Paragraph 73 Repealed
- 74Paragraph 74 Repealed
- 79Paragraph 79
- 80Paragraph 80
- 81Paragraph 81
- 86Paragraph 86
- 88Paragraph 88
- 89Paragraph 89
- 91Paragraph 91
- 92Paragraph 92
- 95Paragraph 95
- 97Paragraph 97
- 98Paragraph 98
- 99Paragraph 99
- 100Paragraph 100
- 101Paragraph 101
- 102Paragraph 102
- 103Paragraph 103
- 104Paragraph 104
- 105Paragraph 105
- 106Paragraph 106
- 107Paragraph 107
- 108Paragraph 108
- 109Paragraph 109
- 110Paragraph 110
- 111Paragraph 111
- 112Paragraph 112
- 113Paragraph 113
- 115Paragraph 115
- 117Paragraph 117
- 118Paragraph 118
- 119Paragraph 119
- 120Paragraph 120
- 121Paragraph 121
- 122Paragraph 122
- 123Paragraph 123
- 124Paragraph 124
- 125Paragraph 125
- 126Paragraph 126
- 127Paragraph 127
- 128Paragraph 128
- 130Paragraph 130
- 132Paragraph 132
- 133Paragraph 133
- 134Paragraph 134
- 135Paragraph 135 Not yet in force
- 139Paragraph 139
- 140Paragraph 140
- 141Paragraph 141
- 144Paragraph 144
- 145Paragraph 145
- 147Paragraph 147
- 150Paragraph 150
- 151Paragraph 151
- 157Paragraph 157
- 158Paragraph 158
- 159Paragraph 159
- 160Paragraph 160
- 161Paragraph 161
- 162Paragraph 162
- 163Paragraph 163
- 164Paragraph 164
- 165Paragraph 165
- 166Paragraph 166
- 167Paragraph 167
- 169Paragraph 169
- 170Paragraph 170
- 172Paragraph 172
- 173Paragraph 173
- 180Paragraph 180
- 184Paragraph 184
- 185Paragraph 185
- 187Paragraph 187
- 188Paragraph 188
- 189Paragraph 189
- 190Paragraph 190
- 191Paragraph 191
- 192Paragraph 192
- 193Paragraph 193
- 194Paragraph 194
- 196Paragraph 196
- 197Paragraph 197
- 198Paragraph 198
- 199Paragraph 199
- 200Paragraph 200 Repealed
- 202Paragraph 202 Repealed
- 203Paragraph 203 Repealed
- 204Paragraph 204 Repealed
- 208Paragraph 208 Repealed
- 209Paragraph 209 Repealed
- 210Paragraph 210 Repealed
- 222Paragraph 222 Repealed
- 232Paragraph 232
- 233Paragraph 233
- Part I: General transitional provisions and savings
- Interpretation of Part I
- 1Paragraph 1
- Directions
- 2Paragraph 2
- Regional and local fisheries advisory committees
- Charging schemes
- Preparation of reports
- Preparation of accounts
- ...
- Paragraph Not yet in force
- The Alkali, &c., Works Regulation Act 1906
- The Public Records Act 1958
- 9Paragraph 9
- The Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967
- 10Paragraph 10
- The Local Government Act 1974
- 12Paragraph 12
- The Control of Pollution Act 1974
- 13Paragraph 13
- The Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975
- 14Paragraph 14
- ...
- Paragraph Not yet in force
- The Environmental Protection Act 1990
- 16Paragraph 16
- 17Paragraph 17
- The Water Industry Act 1991
- 19Paragraph 19
- The Water Resources Act 1991
- 20Paragraph 20
- 21Paragraph 21
- Part II: Transitory provisions in respect of flood defence
- Disqualification for membership of regional flood defence committee
- 22Paragraph 22
- Savings in relation to local flood defence schemes
- 23Paragraph 23
- Interpretation
- 24Paragraph 24
- Schedule 24Repeals and revocations