§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to publish the consultation paper reviewing the coverage of the controls under part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
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§ Mr. MacleanThis consultation paper meets a commitment in the White Paper to review the scope of the controls under part I of the Environmental Protection Act. It invites comment on some suggestions for rationalising the coverage of the controls and clarifying certain process definitions in the regulations.
I am looking forward to receiving comments from the wide range of industry and trade associations, environmental groups, and enforcing authorities who are being sent copies.
A copy of the consultation paper has been placed in the Library of both houses.
The consultation paper, entitled "Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part I, review of the prescribed processes and substances regulations", is available from room B350, Romney house, 43 Marsham street, telephone 071 276 8322. Comments are invited by 31 May and should be sent to the same address.