Environment Act 2021

Valid from 30/09/2022

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9(1)Part 2 regulations may include provision conferring functions on one or more persons specified in the regulations (each of whom is an “enforcement authority” for the purposes of this Schedule).

(2)Part 2 regulations may include provision—

(a)conferring functions involving the exercise of discretion;

(b)for the functions of an enforcement authority to be exercised on its behalf by persons authorised in accordance with the regulations.

(3)Part 2 regulations may include provision requiring an enforcement authority—

(a)to issue guidance about the exercise of its functions;

(b)to consult with specified persons before issuing such guidance.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 17 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 147(3)