(1)The provisions of this Act shall have effect, subject to such exceptions and modifications as may be prescribed, in relation to granting hazardous substances consent for authorities who are hazardous substances authorities F1. . .
(2)Subject to the provisions of section 12, any such regulations may in particular provide for securing—
(a)that any application by such an authority for hazardous substances consent in respect of the presence of a hazardous substance on, over or under land shall be made to the Secretary of State and not to the hazardous substances authority;
(b)that any order or notice authorised to be made, issued or served under those provisions shall be made, issued or served by the Secretary of State and not by the hazardous substances authority.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed (1.1.1992) by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 162(2), Sch. 16 Pt. VII; S.I. 1991/2829, art. 3
Commencement Information
I1S. 30 wholly in force at 1.6.1992 see S.I. 1992/725, art. 3; s. 30 in force for certain purposes at 11.3.1992 see S.I. 1992/725, art. 2