# The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) (England) Regulations 2015, Regulation 5: Environmental damage to which these Regulations apply

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) These Regulations apply in relation to environmental damage if it is caused by an activity mentioned in Schedule 2.
(2) In the case of environmental damage to a protected species or natural habitat or a site of special scientific interest, these Regulations also apply in relation to environmental damage caused by any other activity if the operator—
(a) intended to cause environmental damage; or
(b) was negligent as to whether environmental damage would be caused.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/810/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-damage-prevention-and-remediation-england-regulations-2015/regulation-5
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