# Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024, Section 16: Local authority air quality reviews

Extent: E+W

(1) Section 82 of the Environment Act 1995 (c. 25) (local authority reviews) is amended as follows.
(2) In subsection (1), after “local authority” insert “, other than a local authority in Wales,”.
(3) After subsection (1) insert—
“(1A) Every local authority in Wales must, in each calendar year, cause a review to be conducted of the quality for the time being, and the likely future quality within the relevant period, of air within the authority’s area.”
(4) In subsection (2), after “subsection (1)” insert “or (1A)”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2024/2/section/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-air-quality-and-soundscapes-wales-act-2024/section-16
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