The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2000

5.—(1) The Environment Act 1995(1) has effect subject to the following amendments.

(2) In section 56(1) (interpretation of Part I of the 1995 Act), after paragraph (a) of the definition of “environmental licence” in relation to SEPA insert–

“(aa) a permit granted by SEPA under regulations under section 2 of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999”.

(3) In section 108(15) (powers of entry -interpretation) after paragraph (m) of the definition of “pollution control functions” insert–

“(n) in relation to SEPA, regulations under section 2 of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999;”.

(4) In section 114(2)(a) (power to delegate functions relating to appeals), after sub-paragraph (vii) insert–

“(viii) regulations under section 2 of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 extending to Scotland”.

(5) In Schedule 20, in paragraph 4(3) (holding of inquiries and other hearings by appointed persons)—

(a) omit “or” at the end of paragraph (b); and

(b) insert after paragraph (c)–

“; or

(d) regulation 22 of the Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2000,”.

(1)

1995 c. 25.