# Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026, Paragraph 2: Procedural requirements

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

(1) In preparing the strategy, the OEGW must consult—
(a) a committee of Senedd Cymru for the time being with remit for environmental protection, and
(b) any other persons it considers appropriate.
(2) The OEGW must review its strategy—
(a) before the end of the period of 4 years beginning with the day it is first published, and
(b) subsequently before the end of each period of 4 years beginning with the day the previous review is concluded.
(3) The OEGW may revise its strategy following a review under sub-paragraph (2).
(4) Sub-paragraph (1) applies to a revision of the OEGW’s strategy under sub-paragraph (3) as it applies to the initial preparation of the strategy.
(5) If the OEGW revises its strategy under sub-paragraph (3), it must publish the revised strategy as soon as reasonably practicable.
(6) The OEGW must, as soon as reasonably practicable after publishing the strategy or a revised strategy, lay a copy of the strategy or revised strategy before Senedd Cymru.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asc/2026/4/schedule/2/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environment-principles-governance-and-biodiversity-targets-wales-act-2026/schedule-2/paragraph-2
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