The provisions of sections 131(1) and 136(1) shall not apply to any discharge which is made under, and the provisions of section 136(1) shall not apply to any escape which is authorised by, an authorisation granted under Part I of the M1Environmental Protection Act 1990 or a permit granted under regulations under section 2 of the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 [F2or an authorisation or permit granted under any corresponding provisions of the law of Northern Ireland].]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 136A inserted ((21.3.2000) (E.W.) and otherwiseprosp.) by 1999 c. 24, ss. 6(1), 7(3), Sch. 2 para. 13; S.I. 2000/800, art. 2
F2Words in s. 136A added (N.I.) (18.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3153, art. 53(1), Sch. 5 para. 4
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