Explanatory Memorandum to the Contaminated Land (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. SI 2012/263

Explanatory Memorandum SI 2012/263

Legislation - UK, 2012
Explanatory Memorandum to the Contaminated Land (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. SI 2012/263 Download document

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Explanatory Memorandum

Abstract

Relates to the Contaminated land (England) (amendment) regulations 2012. SI 2012/263, which: limit the application of regulation 11 (modification of a remediation notice) so that this final stage of representation/hearing, currently additional to representations/hearing permitted prior to the decision on an appeal, will only be available to appeals commenced prior to the coming into force of these Regulations; take account of the existence of protected areas under the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ No L 327, 22.12.00, p1)), relevant to the circumstances in which contaminated land affecting controlled waters is required to be designated as a special site; take account of the updated definition of “controlled waters” in section 78A(9) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990; and remove an incorrect reference to the repealed section 2(1) of the Land Compensation Act 1961 and provide for the appropriate application of particular references.

History

Prepared by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Subjects

  • Environmental planning/land
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Planning and development
  • Contaminated land - Planning issues

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