Access to environmental information - guidance for Scottish public authorities and interested parties on the implementation of the environmental information (Scotland) regulations 2004

Paper 2005/21

Scottish Government, 2005
Access to environmental information - guidance for Scottish public authorities and interested parties on the implementation of the environmental information (Scotland) regulations 2004 Download document

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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

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Paper

Abstract

Presents updated guidance on the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. Covers: who must comply with the Regulations; what the Regulations cover; what is required of public bodies; disseminating information actively; handling requests for environmental information; charging a fee for supplying information; refusal; the exceptions; the procedures for review and appeals; arrangements that should be put in place for long-term record keeping; What constitutes an offence; and how the regime will be monitored and reported.

History

Published by Scottish Executive Environment Group. Supersedes Paper 2004/18: Access to environmental information - guidance for Scottish public authorities and other interested parties: guidance on the implementation of the environmental information (Scotland) regulations 2004 (Scottish Executive Environment Group, 2004).

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9780755927142

Subjects

  • Environmental planning/land
  • Environmental protection
  • Planning and development

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The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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