Environment Act 2021

Public statementsN.I.

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15(1)Where the OEP gives an information notice or a decision notice, makes a review application or an application for judicial review by virtue of paragraph 13(1) or applies to intervene in a judicial review, it must publish a statement that—

(a)states that the OEP has taken that step,

(b)describes the failure (or alleged failure) of a relevant public authority to comply with relevant environmental law in relation to which that step was taken, and

(c)sets out such further information as the OEP considers appropriate.

(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the OEP considers that in the circumstances it would not be in the public interest to publish a statement.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 3 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 147(6)(7)

I2Sch. 3 para. 15 in force at 28.2.2022 by S.R. 2022/54, art. 2(1)(a)