Future Northern Ireland environmental legislation

Consultations on Northern Ireland environmental legislation

Legislation Consultation closing date Date expected to come into force
Waste Bill Northern Ireland Closed Came into force on 10 February 2011
Water quality regulations Northern Ireland Closed Came into force on 14 February 2011
Oil storage regulations Closed Came into force on 20 March 2011
CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Closed Came into force on 1 April 2011
Landfill regulations Northern Ireland Closed Came into force on 15 April 2011
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill Northern Ireland Closed Came into force on 4 May 2011
Radioactive substances - amendments and exemptions Closed Came into force on 1 October 2011
Site waste management plans Northern Ireland Closed On hold
Forestry (Felling of trees) Regulations Northern Ireland Closed Winter 2011-12