Schedule 22: Removal of consultation requirements Control of Pollution Act 1974: reduction of noise from plant or machinery
852.Paragraph 4 removes the requirement in section 68(4) of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for the Secretary of State to consult persons who represent producers and users of plants and machinery before making regulations in connection with reducing the noise caused by the plant or machinery and for limiting the level of noise which may be caused by any plant or machinery when used for certain works. The requirement is removed only where the regulations apply to England only.
853.Section 68 forms part of the law of England and Wales and Scotland. The amendment affects England only. It comes into force at the end of the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which the Act is passed.