What do Environmental Information Regulations cover?
Environmental information is any information in written, visual, aural, electronic, or any other material form about:
- The state of the elements of the environment (such as air, water, soil, land, landscape and natural sites, biological diversity) and the interactions between them
- Factors such as substances, energy, radiation, noise or waste affecting or likely to affect any of the elements mentioned above. For example: building development, loss of habitat, flooding, noise
- Emissions, discharges and other releases into the environment
- The state of human health and safety, conditions of human life, the food chain, cultural sites and built structures inasmuch as they are, or may be, affected by any of the elements or interaction between the elements
- Measures, such as plans, policies, programmes, activities and agreements, that affect, or are likely to affect / intend to protect, the elements or interaction between the elements
- Cost benefit and other economic analysis used in environmental decision making.
How do I request information using the Environmental Information Regulations?
Unlike Freedom of Information requests, requests for information under the Environmental Information regulations can be made verbally.
You can also use the Freedom of Information Request Form and we will deal with your request under the appropriate legislation.
I'm not sure which legislation my request for information comes under, what should I do?
Don't worry, simply use the Freedom of Information Request Form to send us your request and we will let you know which legislation it comes under and whether there is a charge.
Is there any charge for information requested through the Environmental Information Regulations?
Yes, we charge £25 per hour for collating the information plus photocopying (10p per sheet) and postage. However we waiver this charge if the total is under £10.
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