Air, contaminated land and water qualityAir, contaminated land and water qualityThis section covers environmental quality in relation to air quality, contaminated land and water pollution. Listed below is the legislation relating to this area, together with examples of best practice. Legislation definitions Air qualityAir quality primary legislation Primary legislation with reference to air quality including Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, Environment Act 1995 and more. Air quality secondary legislation Secondary legislation in connection with air quality containing Air Quality Regulations 2000 and Road Vehicles Regulations 1986 and 1997. Contaminated landContaminated land primary legislation Primary legislation with reference to contaminated land covering Environmental Protection Act 1990. Contaminated land secondary legislation Secondary legislation in connection with contaminated land containing Contaminated Land Regulations 2000, 2001. Contaminated land statutory guidance Statutory guidance concerning contaminated land including DETR Circular 02/2000 “Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Draft Planning Technical Adviceon Development on Land Affected by Contamination ( February 2002) Water pollutionWater pollution primary legislation Primary legislation with reference to water pollution consisting of Water Resources Act 1991, Transport Act 1968 and many more. Water pollution secondary legislation Secondary legislation in connection with water pollution including Royal Parks and Other Public Spaces Regulations 1997, Environmental Information Regulations 1992 and more. Water pollution statutory guidance Statutory guidance with reference to water pollution that contains information on Blue Flag Campaign, the 2002 Encams Seaside Awards and The Environmental Information Regulations 1992. Water pollution good practice Good practice examples and information for tackling water pollution |
