SCHEDULE 10 Enforcement Powers

SCHEDULE 10 Enforcement Powers

Section 66

Powers to search and seize vehicles in connection with waste offences

1

In section 5(6) of the Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 (constable's power to seize vehicles and contents)—

(a)     in paragraph (b) after “presence of†insert “or at the request ofâ€;

(b)     in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present†substitute “in any other caseâ€.

2

In section 34B(6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (constable's power to seize vehicles and contents)—

(a)     in paragraph (b) after “presence of†insert “or at the request ofâ€;

(b)     in paragraph (c) for “without such an officer present†substitute “in any other caseâ€.

Powers of direction in relation to waste

3

(1)     Section 57 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (power to give directions) is amended as follows.

(2)     In subsection (2) omit the words from “with a view†to the end.

(3)     After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)     The appropriate Minister may, by notice in writing—

(a)     direct a registered waste carrier to collect waste which is being kept on specified land and deliver it to a specified person on specified terms;

(b)     direct any person who—

(i)

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