Explanatory note

This Order brings into force certain provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (“the 1990 Act”).

Article 2 brings into force on 18th February 1993 provisions of Part II of the 1990 Act enabling the Secretary of State to make regulations for various purposes in connection with the waste management licensing system under that Part of the 1990 Act.

Article 2 also brings into force section 144 of the 1990 Act, insofar as it relates to amendments detailed in Schedule 13 Part II, paragraphs 11 and 12, associated with hazardous substances legislation in Scotland, and section 162 of the 1990 Act insofar as it relates to repeals detailed in Schedule 15 and Schedule 16 Parts VII and IX concerning Local Government legislation and, in Scotland, hazardous substances legislation.

Article 2 also brings into force certain provisions in Part II of the 1990 Act but only to the extent of enabling the Secretary of State to issue Directions.

Article 3 brings into force on 1st May 1993 sections 144 and 162(2) of the 1990 Act insofar as they relate to an amendment to section 87 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980, and a repeal in Schedule 7 to the Housing and Planning Act 1986.