UK Statutory Instrument 2004 United Kingdom

Environmental Information Regulations 2004

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What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

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s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Application

Part 2

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s.004

Dissemination of environmental information

s.005

Duty to make available environmental information on request

s.006

Form and format of information

s.007

Extension of time

s.008

Charging

s.009

Advice and assistance

s.010

Transfer of a request

s.011

Representations and reconsideration

Part 3

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s.012

Exceptions to the duty to disclose environmental information

s.013

Personal data

s.014

Refusal to disclose information

s.015

Ministerial certificates

Part 4

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s.016

Issue of a code of practice and functions of

s.017

Historical and transferred public records

Part 5

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s.018

Enforcement and appeal provisions

s.019

Offence of altering records with intent to prevent disclosure

s.020

Amendment

s.021

Revocation

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Official guidance

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

Natural Resources Wales / Understand your reservoir risk designation (opens in a new tab) from NRW Detailed Guidance
Charging trials - Ofwat (opens in a new tab) from Ofwat Detailed Guidance
Charter for Advisory Services | Historic England (opens in a new tab) from Historic England Detailed Guidance
Ofgem privacy policy | Ofgem (opens in a new tab) from Ofgem Detailed Guidance
SRA | SRA transparency code (opens in a new tab) from SRA Detailed Guidance
When might we disclose documents to the public? (opens in a new tab) from ICO Detailed Guidance
What's new (opens in a new tab) from ICO Detailed Guidance
Section 40 and Regulation 13 – personal information (opens in a new tab) from ICO Detailed Guidance
What do FOIA and the EIR say about requests for personal information? (opens in a new tab) from ICO Detailed Guidance
What are some common scenarios and what should we include in our refusal notice? (opens in a new tab) from ICO Detailed Guidance
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Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

ICO

Primary

Information 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. …

Environment Agency

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