SCHEDULE 3MINOR AND CONSEQUENTIAL MODIFICATIONS

PART 1REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ETC.

3Environmental Protection Act 1990

1

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.

2

In section 35 (waste management licences: general), in subsection (11A), after “1999” insert “or by an authorisation under regulations under section 18 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014”.

3

In section 46 (receptacles for household waste), in subsection (4)—

a

the word “and” immediately following paragraph (d) is repealed,

b

after paragraph (e) add—

f

the removal of the receptacles placed for the purpose of facilitating the emptying of them; and

g

the time when the receptacles must be placed for that purpose and removed.

4

In section 47 (receptacles for commercial or industrial waste), in subsection (4)—

a

the word “and” immediately following paragraph (d) is repealed,

b

after paragraph (e) add—

f

the removal of the receptacles placed for the purpose of facilitating the emptying of them; and

g

the time when the receptacles must be placed for that purpose and removed.

5

In section 79 (statutory nuisances and inspections therefor), in subsection (10), after “1999” insert “or section 18 of the Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014”.