Subjects:

Environmental Law, Blackstone Legislation Guides

Contents:

Introduction

the Environment Agency - background and structure

water resources

water pollution control

flood pollution control

flood defence and land drainage

fisheries

navigation, harbour and conservancy authority functions

waste regulation and disposal

integrated pollution control

radioactive substances

aims, objectives and general functions of the Environment Agency

the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency

general powers, duties and functions of SEPA

further functions of the Environment Agency and SEPA

charging and finances

contaminated land

contamination from mines

national parks

air quality

waste strategy and producer responsibility

review of mineral planning permissions

hedgerows and the conservation of the countryside

Scottish statutury nuisances

The Environment Act.

The Environment Act 1995 is a landmark in the development of environmental law in the United Kingdom. The creation of powerful, wide-ranging new environmental agencies for England, Wales and Scotland is a central feature of the new legislation. This book provides a single source detailing the extensive functions of these new bodies, and examines their significant powers of conservation and pollution control.;The book also explains the other important changes made by the Act, including: powers to enforce land owners to clear up contaminated land; new law on abandoned mines; new powers for local authorities to control atmospheric pollution from cars; regulations on recycling and grants for conservation; and the establishment of new authorities to run the national parks.;The book should be of interest to all student and practitioners involved in environmental, planning and local government law. Peter Lane and Monica Peto are co-authors of ""Blackstone's Guide to the Transport and Works Act 1992"".