1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2007 and come into force on 15th February 2007.
(2) These Regulations apply in England, except for regulations 29 and 32(1)(a) which extend to the United Kingdom(1).
In relation to Scotland, the Secretary of State relies on section 57(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 (c.46); in relation to Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State relies on section 23(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c.47); in relation to Wales, the Secretary of State relies on article 2(3) of the European Communities (Designation) (No 3) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/2812).