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These Regulations are made pursuant to the powers under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 as modified by the Powers Regulations and make provision in England for Part 2A to have effect with modifications for the purpose of the identification and remediation of radioactive contaminated land other than in circumstances where the operator of a nuclear installation is liable under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965, or in related circumstances. The Regulations also carry into effect Articles 48 and 53 of Council Directive 1996/29/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation.
Implements: Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Chapter 43). (1990-11-01)
Amended by: Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 3245 of 2007). (2007-11-12)
Amended by: Radioactive Contaminated Land (Modification of Enactments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 520 of 2008). (2008-02-25)
Amended by: Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers and Modification of Enactments) (England)(Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 2147 of 2010). (2010-08-23)
Amended by: Radioactive Contaminated Land (Enabling Powers and Modification of Enactments) (England)(Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 429 of 2018). (2018-03-21)
Amends: Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Chapter 43). (1990-11-01)