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nature;”
nature;”
Proposed amendments
40 amendments across 11 provisions
Clause 1 22
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public access to and enjoyment of the natural environment.”
public access to and enjoyment of the natural environment.”
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Regulations under this section must make provision about undertaking research into the reasons why a target is not being met, regionally or nationally.”
Regulations under this section must make provision about undertaking research into the reasons why a target is not being met, regionally or nationally.”
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the reasons why that particular target and that particular date have been chosen, and the evidence on which those choices have been based.”
the reasons why that particular target and that particular date have been chosen, and the evidence on which those choices have been based.”
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connecting people with nature.”
connecting people with nature.”
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Before making regulations under subsection (1)(b), the Secretary of State must consult—
Before making regulations under subsection (1)(b), the Secretary of State must consult—
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after “15 years” insert “and not more than 20 years”
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There must be at least one interim target not less than eight years after the target is set.”
There must be at least one interim target not less than eight years after the target is set.”
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soil quality.”
soil quality.”
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leave out “resource efficiency” and insert “reduction in resource use”
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light pollution.”
light pollution.”
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The Secretary of State must exercise the power in subsection (1) with the aim of making a significant contribution to achieving the environmental objectives in section (Environmental objectives).”
The Secretary of State must exercise the power in subsection (1) with the aim of making a significant contribution to achieving the environmental objectives in section (Environmental objectives).”
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Insert the following new Clause—
“Environmental objectives
“Environmental objectives
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a reduction in the use of conventional plastic packaging.
a reduction in the use of conventional plastic packaging.
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terrestrial biodiversity;
terrestrial biodiversity;
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the planting of new trees.
the planting of new trees.
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Insert the following new Clause—
“Purpose and declaration of biodiversity and climate emergency
“Purpose and declaration of biodiversity and climate emergency
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nitrogen management.”
nitrogen management.”
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at end insert “, in particular water quality;”
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soil health and quality.”
soil health and quality.”
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“Purpose and declaration of biodiversity and climate emergency
“Purpose and declaration of biodiversity and climate emergency
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light pollution.”
light pollution.”
Clause 2 2
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The PM2.5 air quality target must—
The PM2.5 air quality target must—
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The PM2.5 air quality target must—
The PM2.5 air quality target must—
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Clause 3 5
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leave out “further the objective of halting” and insert “halt and begin to reverse”
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Insert the following new Clause—
“Environmental targets: plastics reduction
“Environmental targets: plastics reduction
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“Environmental targets: habitats
“Environmental targets: habitats
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leave out “further” and insert “meet”
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leave out “further the objective of halting” and insert “halt”
Clause 4 1
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the plastics reduction target,”
the plastics reduction target,”
Clause 5 1
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interim targets are met.”
interim targets are met.”
Clause 7 2
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at end insert “and minimise, or where possible eliminate, the harmful impacts of air pollution on human health and the environment as quickly as possible.
The review of any air quality targets set under section 1 and the PM2.5 air quality target set under section 2 must include an assessment of the targets against the latest relevant air quality guidelines published by the World Health Organization at the time of the review.
The review of any air quality targets set under section 1 and the PM2.5 air quality target set under section 2 must include an assessment of the targets against the latest relevant air quality guidelines published by the World Health Organization at the time of the review.
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leave out from “completed” to end of line 11 and insert “each calendar year thereafter”
Clause 8 2
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An environmental improvement plan must set out such policies and proposals as Her Majesty’s Government intends to pursue that will enable any targets and interim targets set under this Act to be met and improve the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.”
An environmental improvement plan must set out such policies and proposals as Her Majesty’s Government intends to pursue that will enable any targets and interim targets set under this Act to be met and improve the natural environment in the period to which the plan relates.”
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It may also set out steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve the conservation of land environments of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, including improving people’s enjoyment of them (and if it does so references in this Part to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include conservation of land environments of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, including improving people’s enjoyment of them).”
It may also set out steps Her Majesty’s Government intends to take to improve the conservation of land environments of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, including improving people’s enjoyment of them (and if it does so references in this Part to improving the natural environment, in relation to that plan, include conservation of land environments of archaeological, architectural, artistic, cultural or historic interest, including improving people’s enjoyment of them).”
Clause 9 1
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any other targets, goals or objectives specified in the environmental improvement plan, including those relating to beauty, heritage, and people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.”
any other targets, goals or objectives specified in the environmental improvement plan, including those relating to beauty, heritage, and people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.”
Clause 16 2
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“Soil management strategy for England
“Soil management strategy for England
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any other targets, goals or objectives specified in the environmental improvement plan, including those relating to beauty, heritage, and people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.”
any other targets, goals or objectives specified in the environmental improvement plan, including those relating to beauty, heritage, and people’s enjoyment of the natural environment.”
Clause 17 1
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the principle that policies and decisions should take into account the interests of members of future generations.”
the principle that policies and decisions should take into account the interests of members of future generations.”
Clause 19 1
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leave out paragraphs (a) and (b)