PART IGeneral

Application of the Regulations4.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), these Regulations apply to–

(a)

the activities referred to in section 20(3) of the Act;

(b)

the direct or indirect discharge, and any activity likely to cause a direct or indirect discharge, into groundwater of the substances listed in Schedule 2; and

(c)

any other activity which directly or indirectly has or is likely to have a significant adverse impact on the water environment.

(2)

These Regulations do not apply to any activity for which a licence is needed under Part II of the Food and Environment Protection Act 19855.