Environmental Information Regulations 2004
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Interpretation
Application
Dissemination of environmental information
Duty to make available environmental information on request
Form and format of information
Extension of time
Charging
Advice and assistance
Transfer of a request
Representations and reconsideration
Exceptions to the duty to disclose environmental information
Personal data
Refusal to disclose information
Ministerial certificates
Issue of a code of practice and functions of
Historical and transferred public records
Enforcement and appeal provisions
Offence of altering records with intent to prevent disclosure
Amendment
Revocation
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
ICO
PrimaryInformation Commissioner's Office
Data protection, freedom of information, privacy and electronic communications regulation. Enforces UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Issues fines for breaches. …
Environmental protection in England. Regulates waste, emissions, water quality, flood risk, and environmental permits for industrial activities. Enforces environmental law and issues …
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