# The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2025, Article 2: Provisions coming into force on 31 July 2025


The following provisions of the Act come into force on 31 July 2025—
(a) section 16 (local authority air quality reviews);
(b) section 17 (action plans in relation to air quality management areas);
(c) section 18 (Welsh Ministers’ powers of direction);
(d) section 19 (regulation of smoke and fuel in smoke control areas);
(e) section 20 (guidance for local authorities in relation to smoke control areas);
(f) section 21 (further provision relating to smoke control);
(g) Schedule 1 (smoke control).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2025/937/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-air-quality-and-soundscapes-wales-act-2024-commencement-no-2-order-2025/article-2
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