Future Scottish environmental legislation

Consultations on Scottish environmental legislation

Legislation Consultation closing date Date expected to come into force
Waste regulations Closed Came into force on 27 March 2011
CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Closed Came into force on 1 April 2011
Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill Closed Came into force on 7 April 2011
Radioactive substances - amendments and exemptions Closed Came into force on 1 October 2011
Pollution prevention and control regulations Closed Came into force on 4 October 2011