Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (Chapter 24)
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This Act makes regulation for a new pollution control system, taking away time limits for waste disposal licences, meaning those with licences cannot walk away from their waste disposal sites until it is proved the site is unlikely to cause harm to the environment or human health.
Applicable country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | ||
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Subtopic | Pollutant disposal in water sources | ||
Original publication | 27 Jul 1999 | ||
Entered into force | 31 Dec 2020 | ||
Latest update | 31 Dec 2020 | ||
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