PART 2Waste: retention of legislative functions

CHAPTER 1Introductory

Meaning of appropriate authority3

1

In this Part, “appropriate authority” has the meaning given by this regulation.

2

The “appropriate authority” is—

a

for regulations applying in relation to England, the Secretary of State;

b

for regulations applying in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

c

for regulations applying in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

d

for regulations applying in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.

3

But the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State if consent is given by—

a

the Welsh Ministers for regulations applying in relation to Wales;

b

the Scottish Ministers for regulations applying in relation to Scotland;

c

the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for regulations applying in relation to Northern Ireland.