2023 No. 96

Environmental Protection, England

The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023

Made

Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1

The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1, 2, 6(1) and 143(1) of the Environment Act 20211 (“the 2021 Act”).

In accordance with section 4(1) and (2) of the 2021 Act, the Secretary of State has sought advice from persons the Secretary of State considers to be independent and to have relevant expertise, and is satisfied that the targets in these Regulations can be met.

In accordance with sections 4(8) and 143(5)(b) of the 2021 Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.