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Title Year and Number Legislation Type Review Date
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Commencement No 18) Order 1996 1996/3056 UK Statutory Instruments
The Environment Act (Commencement No 6 and Repeal Provisions) Order 1996 1996/2560 UK Statutory Instruments
The Noise Act 1996 (Commencement No 1) Order 1996 1996/2219 UK Statutory Instruments
The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes (No 2) Order 1996 1996/1431 UK Statutory Instruments
The International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund 1992 (Immunities and Privileges) Order 1996 1996/1295 UK Statutory Instruments
The Energy Information (Tumble Driers) Regulations 1996 1996/601 UK Statutory Instruments
The Energy Information (Washing Machines) Regulations 1996 1996/600 UK Statutory Instruments
The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes Order 1996 1996/505 UK Statutory Instruments
Noise Act 1996 1996/37 UK Public General Acts