# The Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Introduction: Introductory text


Environmental Protection
Made 17th October 2011
Laid before Parliament 21st October 2011
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by—
(a)section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 , so far as relating to the amendments to the Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 and the Joint Waste Authorities (Proposals) Regulations 2009 ; and
(b)sections 6, 10 to 12, 15 and 26 of the Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003, so far as relating to the amendments to the Landfill Allowances and Trading Scheme (England) Regulations 2004 .
The Secretary of State is a Minister designated for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 in relation to the environment.
The amendments to the Landfill Allowances and Trading Scheme (England) Regulations 2004 are made following consultation in accordance with section 27(2) of the Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2499/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/waste-and-emissions-trading-act-2003-amendment-regulations-2011/introduction
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