The Control of Atmospheric Pollution (Research and Publicity) Regulations 1977
Section 79 (research and publicity) of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 empowers local authorities to undertake investigation and research relevant to the problem of air pollution and to arrange for the publication of information on that problem. Under section 80 of the Act, a local authority may by notice require the occupier of any premises (except in so far as they consist of a private dwelling) to furnish information concerning the emission of pollutants and other substances into the air from the premises.