UK Statutory Instrument 1996 United Kingdom

The Environment Act (Commencement No. 6 and Repeal Provisions) Order 1996

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Environment Agency, DEFRA

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s.art001

Citation

s.art002

Provisions coming into force on 1st April 1997

s.art003

Revocation

s.repeals

REPEALS

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Environment Agency

Primary

Environmental protection in England. Regulates waste, emissions, water quality, flood risk, and environmental permits for industrial activities. Enforces environmental law and issues …

DEFRA

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …

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