Environmental liability directive: Consultation on the draft regulations and guidance implementing Directive 2004/35 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage (consultation package)
Publication Year
2008
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Seeks views on the proposals to implement the Environmental Liability Damage (ELD) directive EC 2004/35. Looks at the obligations of those whose activities may cause or threaten to cause environmental damage, offences and penalties, enforcement and draft guidance.
Document History
Consultation closed on 27 May 2008. This consultation package comprises: this consultation document, separate draft regulations for England and Wales, draft guidance and an impact assessment. No longer applicable as Environmental liability directive transposed into law by SI 2009/153.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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